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September 8, 2023
General News, Roads and Highways
Brereton Lake -Inverness Falls Bridge Work
Manitoba Parks has been advised by Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) – Regional Water Operations that phase 2, replace deck and asphalt on bridge, of the Brereton Lake -Inverness Falls control structure will take place starting September 28 until October 6, 2023. The bridge will be closed to access from October 3 – 5. The […]
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September 4, 2023
Environment
Watersheds Canada – Love Your Lake Program
Watersheds Canada and the Canadian Wildlife Federation are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Love Your Lake program. They encourage everyone to become stewards of your local freshwater lake by providing free family-friendly activities. Love-Your-Lake-family-activities
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September 4, 2023
Whiteshell Community Events
Fall Events
Manitoba Parks has provided their fall events calendar for activities in the Whiteshell. Please click on these links for details. Whiteshell September October 2023 Whiteshell AHGS Fall 2023
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August 28, 2023
General News
Bulk Water Fill at West Hawk Lake
Parks has advised that the bulk fill station located on the side of the South East Whiteshell Fire Hall in West Hawk will be unavailable from Friday, September 1, 2023 at noon until the morning of Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Cottagers that require bulk fill water can go to the Water Treatment Plant located on […]
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August 26, 2023
Environment, General News
The Good, The Bad, and the Algae
Freshwater algae are microscopic plants that grow naturally in ponds, lakes, rivers and streams that have sunlight, warm temperatures, and nutrient-rich water. Click on the link below for information from Watersheds Canada on freshwater algae and its ecological impact. The-Good-the-Bad-and-the-Algae
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August 26, 2023
Environment, General News
Manitoba Hydro Brush Clearing this Fall/Winter
Manitoba Hydro plans to start brush clearing in the South Whiteshell this fall along the Star Lake Station feeder lines. There may be temporary power outages to customers living near Falcon Lake, West Hawk Lake, Star Lake and Caddy Lake to allow crews to safely remove any trees. Click link below for further information. WhiteshellProvincialPark_UpcomingMechanicalBrushClearingWorkNotification_20230825
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