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July 29, 2021
Safety Alerts
Fire Bulletin # 19 – Ongoing Resrictions
July 29, 2021 FIRE BULLETIN #19 Please note the Whiteshell is in Area 2 The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises that with some improvements in weather conditions in northern Manitoba, there will be a gradual lifting of some fire and travel restrictions. However, the south and central regions of the province still face high to extreme fire […]
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July 29, 2021
Water Levels
Hydro Weekly Forecast for the Winnipeg River 2021
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July 23, 2021
Safety Alerts
FIRE BULLETIN #18 – Lifting of some Restrictions
July 22, 2021 FIRE BULLETIN #18 The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises that thanks to recent rainfall in some areas of the province, there will be a gradual lifting of some fire and travel restrictions. However, some areas of the province still face high to extreme fire danger levels. These changes to fire Outdoor Burning All […]
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July 22, 2021
Reports of Significant Rain
The following are some reports from cottagers on rainfall amounts received July 21. West Hawk – 4.5” Green Lake – 1.8” (closest reading so far to Crow Duck fire) Big Whiteshell – 2.0 “ (also close to Crow duck) Betula – .5” Block 13 Falcon 3”. 2″ at Big Whiteshell 3.8” at Caddy Whitemouth just […]
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July 22, 2021
Safety Alerts
Drone Use near Forest Fires
Manitoba Parks reminds us that the use of drones near forest fires is prohibited by Transport Canada and is subject to fines and jail. Drones can interfere with aircraft working on the emergency response and a collision could have serious consequences or even lead to a crash. Water bombers and helicopters are unable to work […]
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July 20, 2021
Safety Alerts
Wildfire Restrictions July 20 Update – Caddy Lake Tunnel Closed
Manitoba Parks has advised that the Whiteshell area is still in a Level 3 fire ban. One notable change is the closure of the first tunnel between Caddy Lake and South Cross Lake. The following previously announced restrictions remain in place Backcountry travel is restricted. Several trails and water routes are closed in areas with […]
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