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.
May 26, 2022
Roads and Highways, Safety Alerts, Water Levels
WHITESHELL WATER UPDATE: MAY 26
Manitoba Parks provided the following update today. A local state of emergency has been declared for Whiteshell Provincial Park on May 20, 2022 due to rising water levels within the park. Developed areas at Betula Lake were closed on May 21, 2022. This closure area was expanded (May 24) to include Sylvia Lake, Otter Falls, […]
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May 26, 2022
Water Levels
White Lake Water Levels
Manitoba Parks reports that the rate of rise at White Lake since Saturday (previous 5 days) has been about 9”, but is now is slowing to an expected rise of ½” today. Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure has equipment on site currently to remove the bog and debris that were impacting the Basket Falls control structure, this […]
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May 25, 2022
Roads and Highways, Safety Alerts, Water Levels
WHITESHELL WATER UPDATE: MAY 25
Manitoba Parks has provided the following update today. A local state of emergency has been declared for Whiteshell Provincial Park on May 20, 2022 due to rising water levels within the park. Developed areas at Betula Lake were closed on May 21, 2022. This closure area was expanded (May 24) to include Sylvia Lake, Otter […]
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May 25, 2022
Safety Alerts, Water Levels
Watercraft Restrictions Remain in Place in the Whiteshell
Watercraft restrictions remain in place in the Whiteshell to help protect flooded shorelines from erosion. Recreational motor boat traffic is prohibited from operating within 100 metres of shorelines. Several boat launches are closed in the Whiteshell and all traffic on Whiteshell lakes should be aware of debris and areas of floating bog. Details on watercraft […]
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May 24, 2022
Roads and Highways, Safety Alerts, Water Levels
WHITESHELL WATER UPDATE: MAY 24
Manitoba Parks has shared the following update today: A local state of emergency has been declared for Whiteshell Provincial Park on May 20, 2022 due to rising water levels within the park. All developed areas at Betula Lake were closed on May 21, 2022. This closure area was expanded today (May 24) at 5pm to include […]
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May 23, 2022
Roads and Highways, Safety Alerts, Water Levels
WHITESHELL WATER UPDATE: MAY 23
Manitoba Parks has shared the following update today: A local state of emergency has been declared for Whiteshell Provincial Park on May 20, 2022 due to rising river and lake levels within the park. All developed areas at Betula Lake were closed on May 21, 2022. This closure area will be expanded on May 24 at […]
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May 23, 2022
Roads and Highways, Safety Alerts, Water Levels
North Whiteshell Closure Information / Q & A
Manitoba Environment, Climate and Parks is advising of a mandatory evacuation order and expanded closure area in the northern portion of Whiteshell Provincial Park effective May 24, 2022. Manitoba Parks continues to co-ordinate with Emergency Measures Organization and Manitoba Hydro in its preparedness and response. Click the link below for more information. North Whiteshell Closure Notice […]
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May 22, 2022
Roads and Highways, Safety Alerts, Water Levels
EXPANDED CLOSURE AND EVACUATION IN THE NORTHERN AREA OF WHITESHELL PROVINCIAL PARK
Manitoba Environment, Climate and Parks is advising of a mandatory evacuation order and expanded closure area in the northern portion of Whiteshell Provincial Park effective May 24, 2022. Manitoba Parks continues to co-ordinate with Emergency Measures Organization and Manitoba Hydro in its preparedness and response. The affected area for this order and expanded closure extends […]
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