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.
Whiteshell Water Update: May 3
Manitoba Parks has provided the following update today: Water levels remain high throughout Whiteshell Provincial Park and are continuing to rise. Water levels are higher than normal at Falcon, Caddy, West Hawk, Brereton, Jessica, White Lake and Betula Lakes. With rising water and ice there is potential for damage to infrastructure on the water. Water […]
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South Whiteshell Transfer Station April 2 to April 27: Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:30am – 1:30pm & Open Saturday from 11:30am – 3:30pm April 28 – June 2: Open Thursday to Monday 10am – 6pm June 3 – September 5: Open 7 Days per week 10am – 6pm November 1- March 31: Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 9:30am […]
Continue ReadingWhiteshell Water Photos Apr 30-May 2
We put out a call for water photos on Facebook. Here is a sample of what was shared by our friends over the past few days Star flowing into West Hawk
Continue ReadingWhiteshell Water Update: May 2
Manitoba Parks has provided the following update today: Water levels remain high throughout Whiteshell Provincial Park and are continuing to rise. Water levels are higher than normal at Falcon, Caddy, West Hawk, Brereton, Jessica, White Lake and Betula Lakes. With rising water and ice there is potential for damage to infrastructure on the water. Water […]
Continue ReadingHighway 307 Flooding
Manitoba Infrastructure contacted us with the following information Water on PR 307 5 kms west of junction PR 307 and PR 309. Signed and Marked. What is happening at PR 307 by Brereton Lake in the Whiteshell? The water that flows out of Inverness Falls at Brereton Lake is also close to overtopping PR 307 […]
Continue ReadingWinnipeg River Flow Increases – Apr 30 Update
The following message is from Lake of the Woods Secretariat (current reports are at http://lwcb.ca/noticeboard/) Flows across the region have been exceptionally high but declining in recent days. They are expected to rise again with widespread rainfall around Lake of the Woods and the Rainy River this weekend. The LWCB has directed the next outflow […]
Continue ReadingSandbags Update
Sandbags and sand are being made available for cottager owners to protect cottages or weigh down docks on a proactive basis. Bring your own shovel to fill the bags. In the South, sandbags can be picked up at the south shore causeway parking area in Falcon Lake and outside of the maintenance yard at West […]
Continue ReadingMessage from Manitoba Parks about Flooding
Manitoba Parks would like to advise cottage owners throughout Whiteshell Provincial Park of high water levels within the park. Water levels are higher than normal at Falcon, Caddy, West Hawk, Brereton, Jessica, White Lake and Betula Lakes. With rising water and ice there is potential for damage to infrastructure on the water. Water is also […]
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