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January 23, 2022
WCA Accomplishments from 2021
Here is a list of some of WCA’s accomplishments from 2021: Continued to build the relations with parks staff. Regular meetings have been held to discuss issues such as roads and waste disposal. Keep members informed about the forest fire situation in from May – August. It was a busy fire season with fires at […]
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January 22, 2022
Whiteshell News
Park Trail Report
Click the link below to see the latest report Whiteshell Winter Trail Report 2022-1-20
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January 7, 2022
General News
PROVINCE LOOKING FOR PUBLIC FEEDBACK ON PROVINCIAL PARK IMPROVEMENT PRIORITIES
Public Engagement to Guide Support from Provincial Parks Endowment Fund As a key part of its commitment to improve the quality and sustainability of provincial parks, the Manitoba government is inviting citizens to share their opinions about needed improvements and priority areas in an online survey, Conservation and Climate Minister Sarah Guillemard announced on Dec […]
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January 7, 2022
Whiteshell Community Events
Learn to Cross-Country Ski
Click the link below to see more information on cross country skiing interpretive programs that taking place in Whiteshell Provincial Park this month. Whiteshell Events Poster 03 – January Ski Clinic 2022
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December 14, 2021
Whiteshell News
Scheduled Maintenance at TC Energy Pumping Station, Falcon Lake
TC Energy (formerly Trans Canada Pipeline) has provided notification that they have scheduled some maintenance work at their pumping station just west of Falcon Lake from Jan. 11 – 19, 2022 between 5 – 7 pm. This part of the maintenance is a “blowdown” that sounds like a jet plane taking off. Click the link […]
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December 10, 2021
Safety Alerts
Recent Thefts in the Whiteshell
WCA has been in contact with the RCMP and North Whiteshell Citizens on Patrol this week. There have been a rash of break ins / thefts – reports from Betula, Nutimik, Otter Falls, White Lake, Eleanor, Red Rock, Caddy, WestHawk (McKenzie) and Ingolf. Thefts have involved utility trailers, generators, other tools & equipment, chain saws, lumber, and […]
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November 27, 2021
Water Levels
Inverness Falls Bridge and Dam
Manitoba Parks has confirmed that work was completed on the Brereton outlet structure Nov 25th. (replacing of stop logs) There are a few outstanding items like fencing (temporary in place) and grass seeding that will be done in the spring. Please note that the new stop logs will take some time to swell and become […]
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November 4, 2021
Whiteshell News
South Whiteshell Garbage Cages to be Removed and Replaced with Depot Sites
Manitoba Parks has announced that the garbage cages in the South Whiteshell will all have notices posted by this Friday, November 5, 2021 alerting cottagers that the posted cage will be removed The posting will include a map showing where household garbage can now be taken. Seasonal garbage cages that have been shut down for […]
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If you've seen some of our Daniel Alexander videos (Lynx) you may have wondered.................this sent to us by Steve McMahonWondering how to tell the difference between a bobcat and a lynx? Here are a few key differences:![]()
- Bobcats are smaller in size, with shorter legs.![]()
- Bobcats have a black-striped and white-tipped tail which is longer than that of the lynx.![]()
- Lynx have a tuft of dark hair on the tips of their ears. ![]()
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Have you ever encountered a bobcat or a Canada lynx? ![]()
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#WildlifeWednesday
Latest trail reportGood snowfall amounts has set up good to excellent trail conditions for the last weekend of January. Great time to hit the trails with sunshine forecasted and a return to normal temperatures. Check interactive maps for trail updates: bit.ly/2BbNvuC ![]()
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Question from a cottager –“Would you be able to ask if anyone has been ice fishing on Beauchemin lake? Wondering if they are catching anything. Thanks”