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.
October 10, 2019
Water Levels
Winnipeg River Update from Lake of the Woods Control Board
The Lake of the Woods will be discharging its maximum outflow starting Oct 10. Lac Seul outflow is being increased from 550 to 600cms because of the latest precipitation too. Water levels on the Winnipeg River in Manitoba are likely to be slightly lower than the historic high water levels of 1992. The predicted peak […]
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October 10, 2019
Safety Alerts, Water Levels
October 10 Water Level Update from Manitoba Infrastructure
Several weather forecasts are predicting 50-70 mm (2-3 inches) of rain to hit the Whiteshell Lakes area Thursday through Friday. Many of the lakes are already seeing historically high levels for this time of year and this precipitation will surely cause them to rise further. Manitoba Infrastructure and Sustainable Development will be monitoring the situation […]
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October 9, 2019
Water Levels
Whiteshell High Water Level Photos October 2019
Our WCA Facebook friends have shared some photos of the high water levels this week. Click the link below to see them and follow us on Facebook to see more. Lake Level Photos Oct 9th
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October 8, 2019
Water Levels
West Hawk Dam / Flooding on Caddy Lake
In light of the recent rains and increased water flows, the Parks and Protected Spaces Branch reminds us that Manitoba Infrastructure is ultimately oversee the operation of Whiteshell Lakes that have control structures. They have provided the following update. Operation decisions of the Whiteshell Lakes, whether it be removing or adding logs at the control […]
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October 3, 2019
Water Levels
High Water Advisory For Whiteshell
Recent heavy rain has prompted the province to issue a high water advisory for the Whiteshell Lakes area. Cottagers and boaters are asked to take caution on and around the lakes. Lake Level Reports for selected Whiteshell lakes from Manitoba Infrastructure are available at https://www.gov.mb.ca/mit/floodinfo/floodoutlook/forecast_centre/lakes/lake_levels/2018/whiteshell_water_levels.pdf
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September 23, 2019
Water Levels
LARGE INCREASES IN LAKE OF THE WOODS OUTFLOW INTO WINNIPEG RIVER
Following a relatively dry summer, rainfall over the past month has been much greater than normal across the Lake of the Woods-Rainy River watershed. This has resulted in fast rising lake levels and river flows the watershed. In some cases, the resulting flows are very high flow, approaching records for this time of year. Click […]
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September 20, 2019
Roads and Highways
Work to the Trans Canada (Pinawa’s Great Trail) Trail near Seven Sisters
Manitoba Hydro has advised the WCA that they are expecting to close the Trans Canada (Pinawa’s Great Trail) Trail near Seven Sisters from April to November of 2020 due to Manitoba Hydro maintenance on the spillway deck. The local RMs have also been advised. Residents who use the Pinawa Great trail, to cross near the […]
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September 20, 2019
Other Committee News
Stars Ambulance Rescue on the Island
On Sept. 12, seven Manitoba business and community leaders set a new event fundraising record when they were stranded on an island in Whiteshell Provincial Park and to secure their ‘rescue’ and return to civilization. They were challenged to fundraise as much as possible from the island using their mobile phones and personal and corporate […]
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