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.
PR309 North to Big Whiteshell – Now Closed Local Traffic Only
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure has just informed Manitoba Parks that a portion PR 309 between the junction of PR 307 and Big Whiteshell Lake (at the spot of the flooding near Meditation Lake) is now moving to Closed – Local Traffic Only. Manitoba Parks will be working to make sure that campers and cottagers in the […]
Continue ReadingBetula Evacuation Notice and State of Emergency for Whiteshell Provincial Park
Manitoba Parks has declared a state of emergency for Whiteshell Provincial Park and an evacuation notice for area shown in the map below at Betula Lake. Everyone must evacuate by 5:00 PM on May 21. State of Local Emergency Declared in Whiteshell Provincial Park Manitoba Environment, Climate and Parks has declared a state of local […]
Continue ReadingWHITESHELL WATER UPDATE: MAY 20
Manitoba Parks has shared the following update today: Water continues to rise along the lakes that make up the Winnipeg River system. Nutimik, Dorothy, Margaret, Eleanor, and Sylvia Lakes as well as the river near the Pointe du Bois subdivision continue to rise as water moves from Lake of the Woods through the Winnipeg River […]
Continue ReadingCrescent Beach Seawall at West Hawk is Barricaded and Closed
Manitoba Parks report that Crescent Beach seawall at West Hawk is barricaded and closed. Please pay attention to signage and do not cross barricades or flagging tape. The travel lane has been moved away from the wall and is narrow in spots, please travel slowly and pay attention to onsite signage. Cottages in the Crescent […]
Continue ReadingManitoba Hydro again Warns of Increased Water Flows on the Winnipeg River
Manitoba Hydro again warns residents and resource users along the Winnipeg River from Pointe du Bois to Sagkeeng First Nation of increased water flows due to the rapid melt of the winter snowpack combined with recent record spring rains in Northwest Ontario and Southern Manitoba. As a result, the Lake of the Woods Control Board […]
Continue ReadingRennie River/ Heart Lake north of Betula is now closed to all Traffic
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure has changed the road closure on PR307 at the Rennie River/ Heart Lake location north Betula to “Road Closed” as of this morning. The water measures 16” deep in spots. Anyone attempting to cross is at their own risk. Crossing this area should only be attempted: during daylight hours, in a […]
Continue ReadingWHITESHELL WATER UPDATE: MAY 19
Manitoba Parks has shared the following update today. Water continues to rise along the lakes that make up the Winnipeg River system. Nutimik, Dorothy, Margaret, Eleanor, and Sylvia Lakes as well as the river near the Pointe du Bois subdivision continue to rise as water moves from Lake of the Woods through the Winnipeg River […]
Continue ReadingWHITESHELL WATER UPDATE: MAY 18
Manitoba Parks has shared the following update today. Water levels remain high throughout Whiteshell Provincial Park. Caddy, Falcon, West Hawk, Brereton, and Star Lakes are reporting a slight decrease in levels today compared to yesterday. Jessica Lake remained level, while White Lake and Betula Lake reported a small increase. Water continues to rise along the […]
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