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May 21, 2019
Safety Alerts, Whiteshell News
Closure of Falcon Creek Hiking Trail
Manitoba Parks has informed us that they have closed the Falcon Creek Self Guiding Trail while crews are working on site to assess any damage or hazards from yesterday’s fire. https://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/parks/fire_restriction.html
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May 20, 2019
Whiteshell News
Forest Fire Report at Falcon Lake May 20
There was a report of a fire today at Falcon Lake. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/falcon-beach-wildfire-1.5142857?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar
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May 16, 2019
Committee News, Environment
Whiteshell Transfer Station Information 2019
Click the links below to find the hours of operation for the Whiteshell transfer stations, waste disposal rules and recycling information. NorthWhiteshell_TrashTalk_2019 SouthWhiteshell_TrashTalk_2019
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May 15, 2019
General News
2019 Succession Planning Seminars
We will once again be offering succession Planning Seminars hosted by Treena Nault – IGM Wealth Management The information session will describe some of the complexities involved in passing down a vacation property to the next generation, including: minimizing capital gains tax; deciding how to pass the property on to the next generation; and some […]
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May 15, 2019
Whiteshell News
South East Whiteshell Fire Department Summer Newsletter
The South East Whiteshell Fire Department is made up of a local group of dedicated, well trained volunteers who are on call 24/7, 365 days per year for your safety and protection. The main fire hall is located at West Hawk Lake with a secondary sub-station at Falcon Lake. The department is dispatched […]
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May 14, 2019
Forest Fire Alert – May 15, 2019
Forest Fire in progress near CN Rail east of Ingolf Ontario.Smoke first noted about 6:00 PM from north end of West Hawk Lake. Three Water Bombers attending, one spotter plane. Fire seems to be coming under control as of 7:51 PM Tuesday May 14, 2019.
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May 13, 2019
Whiteshell Community Events
Swimming Lessons in the Whiteshell – Survey
Cottagers have been asking the WCA about the availability of swimming lessons in the Whiteshell. We found lessons being offered at Falcon Lake (See Information Below from Elizabeth Crick) but we haven’t found any in the North Whiteshell yet. If you are aware of any other lessons, please let us know wca@whiteshellcottagers.com so we can […]
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May 6, 2019
Safety Alerts
Safe Boating Guide
Transport Canada provides information about the regulations that apply to pleasure boating as well as boating safety tips at www.tc.gc.ca/media/documents/marinesafety/TP-511e.pdf
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Message from our Partners at Manitoba Parks that they asked us to share on yesterdays fire (fire has been contained)
"and crews are on site ensuring it is put out.... the fire did burn part of the Falcon Creek Hiking Trail and we have closed it until our crews have had time to assess any damage or hazards and to ensure it is safe for the public. We hope to have it re-opened as soon as possible and will inform you when it is."
Posted online: www.gov.mb.ca/sd/parks/fire_restriction.htmlFalcon Creek Self-guiding Trail in Whiteshell Provincial Park is CLOSED due to an active fire in the area.
Crews are working to extinguish the fire and clear hazards from the trail.
Report Wildfires 🔥1-800-782-0076
Provincial Park Fire Info: bit.ly/2seTM3k
Sent to us by Helga Maciel "Moonrise Sunday, May 19th, at the Big Whiteshell, North Shore"
Sent to us by Rhonda Gliha last night "Wolf seen at the foot of the trail at west hawk lake today - pic by Sydney Chiborak"