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.
January 26, 2024
Membership
2024 Membership Renewals
The 2024 WCA Membership Campaign is now open and it is time to renew! The one-year membership fee for 2024 remains at $35.00, and a full list of 2024 memberships options can be found here.
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December 15, 2023
Environment, General News
Big Whiteshell Waste Management
The new Big Whiteshell waste management site is now up and running. In the new year staff will work to decommission sites located at PR309 and South Shore, end of PR309 and South Shore Road/Block 7.
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December 5, 2023
Environment, General News
Orphaned and Abandoned Mines (OAM); South Whiteshell Upcoming Project
Manitoba Parks is distributing the attached information (see below) as an FYI of an upcoming project near your subdivisions on behalf of the Orphaned and Abandoned Mines (OAM) Program in the department of Environment and Climate. Please see the notification letter in the link below which provides a basic one page overview of the project. […]
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November 6, 2023
Environment, Water Levels
Environment Committee Report Nov.5, 2023
Please click on the link below for the Nov.5th Environment Report Environment Committee Report – November 5th 2023
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October 29, 2023
Environment, Water Levels
Whiteshell Precipitation History
The following graphs show the rainfall in the Whiteshell since 1981. Whiteshell Precipitation since 1981
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October 6, 2023
Water Levels
Winnipeg River Water Levels as of October 6, 2023
As part of Manitoba Hydro’s water management, water level and flow measurements are taken throughout waterways contributing to the hydroelectric system. These level readings are from hydrometric gauging stations managed by Manitoba Hydro and Water Survey of Canada. The 7-day forecasts are estimates and subject to change. Winnipeg River Actual and forecasted water levels for Winnipeg […]
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September 17, 2023
Water Levels
Winnipeg River Basin – Reduced Water Levels
A possible warm winter (El Nino) may impact water levels on the Winnipeg River. The Lake of the Woods Secretariat has been reviewing long term forecasts and metrological indicators, and is setting targets for winter flows and end-of-winter water levels. Lake of the Woods Secretariat Notice Board Updates for 09_13_2023
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September 15, 2023
Water Levels
WCA Environment Committee Report on Water Levels
Click the link below to see the latest water level report from the WCA Environment Committee Environment Committee Report – September 5, 2023 Environment Committee Report – September 5th 2023
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