The Whiteshell Cottagers Association strive to keep on top of the latest issues that directly affect our members. The following collection are some of the issues we’re currently addressing. Let us know what issues are of concern to cottagers at your lake.
Waste Transfer Facility Update in North Whiteshell
Jessica Lake Material to build the new waste facility has started to arrive at the junction of ER60 & ER61 The Parks and Protected Specaces Branch is working in cooperation with the Trails Association. They are going to relocate the Trans Canada trail away from the waste collection facility. They also intend to bring in […]
Continue ReadingHydro Slave Falls Update – Engagement Summaries Now Available
Following the survey in September Manitoba Hydro shared the following information on November 24. Thank you to everyone who participated in our engagement activities this summer, including two online surveys, on future projects at Slave Falls Generating Station. You are invited to review some of the key findings from our engagement in the reports linked […]
Continue ReadingManitoba Hydro Warns Water Levels May Drop along Winnipeg River
WCA received the following message from Manitoba Hydro on November 9. Please be aware water levels near Lac du Bonnet may be lower than normal starting today until around November 13. Customers along the Winnipeg River, around Lac du Bonnet between Seven Sisters and McArthur generating stations, may notice lower-than-usual water levels starting today until […]
Continue ReadingFalcon South Shore Road Work Update
Manitoba Infrastructure reports that all paving is complete from the district office to the end of Block 17. Motorists should be reminded of speed limits and that speed humps have been installed at Block 18, the Block 10 beach, and at the end of Block 12. Culvert work will be complete at Fairway Crescent (BLOCK […]
Continue ReadingEnvironment Committee Report October 2020
Click the link below to see the latest Environment Committee Report Environment Committee Report October 12th 2020
Continue ReadingHydro Weekly Forecast for the Winnipeg River
Click the link blow for the Hydro Weekly Lake Level Forecast for the Winnipeg River 20201015_Whiteshell Lakes on Wpg River 20201008_Whiteshell Lakes on Wpg River 20200924_Whiteshell Lakes on Wpg River 20200917_Whiteshell Lakes on Wpg River 20200910_Whiteshell Lakes on Wpg River 20200903_Whiteshell Lakes on Wpg River 20200827_Whiteshell Lakes on Wpg River 20200820_Whiteshell Lakes on Wpg […]
Continue ReadingHydro Developing Workplan at Slave Falls
Manitoba Hydro reports that they are now developing a workplan based on their assessment of the concrete structures at Slave Falls and feedback collected from local residents, Indigenous communities, and waterway users. They are currently not expecting the work to involve a drop in water levels in the Winnipeg River between Slave Falls and Pointe […]
Continue ReadingWCA Environment Committee Report
Click the link below to see the latest report Environment Committee Report September 4th 2020
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