Thousands of residents in Morris, Manitoba, and surrounding communities along the Highway 75 corridor experienced unplanned power outages on March 7, 2026, after an ice storm and high winds damaged the local electrical grid. The severe weather caused ice to build up on power lines, leading to service disruptions for people living in St. Adolphe, Ste. Agathe, St. Jean Baptiste, and Rosenort.
According to Manitoba Hydro, repair crews worked throughout Saturday to clear ice accumulation and fix damaged equipment. The utility company aimed to have power fully restored to all affected areas by late Saturday afternoon as teams focused on the most heavily impacted parts of the Red River Valley.
While crews worked to restore electricity, residents were encouraged to monitor local updates and report any specific hazards. Officials reminded the community to stay at least ten metres away from any downed power lines and to treat all wires as if they are energized and dangerous.
Local families and businesses were advised to check for updates through official channels, such as Manitoba Hydro’s outage map, to confirm the status of repairs in their specific neighborhoods.
