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.
Falcon Lake Dam Rehabilitation Information and Survey
Manitoba Infrastructure is asking the public for feedback on three potential options to replace the timber structure. An open house was held on January 22, 2020 . If you weren’t able to make it, the information and survey is available at https://engagemb.ca/falcon-lake-dam-rehabilitation
Continue ReadingIt’s time to get your 2020 WCA Membership
2019 was a busy, exciting, eventful, and in many cases a rewarding, year with many successes but now it’s time for your 2020 Membership renewal (or Associate Membership if you are not a cottage owner) We have a full plate scheduled for 2020 as well and we need your support. Click the link below for some […]
Continue ReadingFalcon Lake Dam Replacement Open House
On January 22, the Manitoba Government is holding an open house to provide an opportunity to learn about the Falcon Lake Dam structure replacement options being considered by Manitoba Infrastructure. This is an opportunity to gain control over the water level for the next 50 years. The open house will be held in Winnipeg: Date: […]
Continue ReadingWarning – Flooding on the Winnipeg River
Cottagers along the Winnipeg River have been reporting a sudden increase in water levels, which have recently risen approximately 18″ in some places. This rise which is greater than the estimates in the latest Hydro Forecast The WCA asked MB Hydro about the conditions. They informed us that the Seven Sisters dam is at normal […]
Continue ReadingHydro Weekly Forecast for the Winnipeg River
Click the link blow for the Hydro Weekly Lake Level Forecast for the Winnipeg River The Dec 19 report is the last report for 2019. Reporting will resume in the spring of 2020. 20191219_Whiteshell Lakes on Wpg River 20191212_Whiteshell Lakes on Wpg River 20191205_Whiteshell Lakes on Wpg River 20191128_Whiteshell Lakes on Wpg River 20191121_Whiteshell […]
Continue ReadingDecember 5 Water Level updates
The Lake of the Woods Control Board reports that due to high flows expected throughout the winter, swift currents may make areas along the Winnipeg river unsafe, including some areas that normally have reliable ice cover. Manitoba Infrastructure is reporting lake levels for the following lakes at https://www.gov.mb.ca/mit/floodinfo/floodoutlook/forecast_centre/lakes/lake_levels/2018/whiteshell_water_levels.pdf
Continue ReadingNovember 28 Flood updates from Manitoba Infrastructure and Parks Branch
Most the measuring devices are iced in but Manitoba Infrastructure was able to provide updates for Falcon, Caddy and West Hawk Lakes. Below is an updated version of Caddy/West Hawk levels on the same plot showing how they are being drawn down in unison. Manitoba Infrastructure noted that they pulled a log out of the […]
Continue ReadingUpdate on Cottage Break-Ins in the North Whiteshell
As a follow-up to our Nov 21 notice, the WCA has been in contact with the North Whiteshell Citizens on Patrol and the RCMP in Lac du Bonnet. The RCMP has confirmed that they do indeed now have the perpetrator in custody. Break-ins at Eleanor & Brereton involved breaking into sheds. RCMP were not aware of […]
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