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.
September 8, 2023
General News, Roads and Highways
Brereton Lake -Inverness Falls Bridge Work
Manitoba Parks has been advised by Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) – Regional Water Operations that phase 2, replace deck and asphalt on bridge, of the Brereton Lake -Inverness Falls control structure will take place starting September 28 until October 6, 2023. The bridge will be closed to access from October 3 – 5. The […]
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September 4, 2023
Environment
Watersheds Canada – Love Your Lake Program
Watersheds Canada and the Canadian Wildlife Federation are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Love Your Lake program. They encourage everyone to become stewards of your local freshwater lake by providing free family-friendly activities. Love-Your-Lake-family-activities
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August 26, 2023
Environment, General News
The Good, The Bad, and the Algae
Freshwater algae are microscopic plants that grow naturally in ponds, lakes, rivers and streams that have sunlight, warm temperatures, and nutrient-rich water. Click on the link below for information from Watersheds Canada on freshwater algae and its ecological impact. The-Good-the-Bad-and-the-Algae
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August 26, 2023
Environment, General News
Manitoba Hydro Brush Clearing this Fall/Winter
Manitoba Hydro plans to start brush clearing in the South Whiteshell this fall along the Star Lake Station feeder lines. There may be temporary power outages to customers living near Falcon Lake, West Hawk Lake, Star Lake and Caddy Lake to allow crews to safely remove any trees. Click link below for further information. WhiteshellProvincialPark_UpcomingMechanicalBrushClearingWorkNotification_20230825
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July 19, 2023
Environment
Falcon Lake Dam Replacement Project – Public Information Session
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure invites the public to attend an information session on August 3, 2023, on the replacement of Structure No.2 of the Falcon Lake Dam. Please click on the link below for details. Falcon Lake Construction PIS
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July 19, 2023
Environment
Pointe du Bois to Whiteshell (PW75) Transmission Project Environmental Assessment Report
Manitoba Hydro has developed the environmental assessment report for the PW75 transmission line as part of the Pointe du Bois Renewable Energy Project and submitted it to Manitoba Environment and Climate for review. Manitoba Environment and Climate will post the report on the registry and will hold a public review period for those wishing to […]
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July 19, 2023
Environment, General News, Safety Alerts
Seven Sisters Spillway Deck and the Trans Canada Trail – Closure
Manitoba Hydro has advised that in order to complete the spillway deck for the Seven Sisters Intake Frost Protection Project at the Seven Sisters Generating Station, the spillway deck will now be closed from July 31 to September 15. For public safety, the Trans Canada Trail across Seven Sisters will be closed during this period. […]
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July 5, 2023
Roads and Highways
Trans-Canada Highway Stakeholder Meeting
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure has recently initiated a conceptual design study for twinning the 16-kilometre section of the Trans-Canada Highway from west of Falcon Lake to the Manitoba-Ontario border. Landmark Planning & Design Inc. is working with Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure and Tetra Tech Canada Inc. on this project, specifically to lead a stakeholder engagement […]
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