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.
Lake of the Woods Control Board video on the historic flooding on the Winnipeg River.
Click the link below to see the Lake of the Woods Control Board YouTube video on the historic flooding event on the Winnipeg River. YouTube Video
Continue ReadingFloating Bog at Reed Falls
Manitoba Parks is working with Manitoba Transportation on a plan to remove a piece of floating bog that is blocking a portion of the Reed Falls control structure exiting Jessica Lake. Flow exiting the lake is still occurring through the structure, and lake levels are not be negatively impacted at this time.
Continue ReadingJULY 22 FLOODING UPDATE
Manitoba Parks provided the following update this afternoon following the heavy rains from July 19 Whiteshell update for July 22, 2022 On July 19, 2022, areas of the Whiteshell received over 100mm of rain. Falcon, West Hawk, Caddy, Star and Big Whiteshell lakes have risen and may continue to rise with recent rainfall. Manitoba Parks […]
Continue ReadingJULY 20 FLOODING UPDATE
Manitoba Parks provided the following update this afternoon following yesterday’s heavy rains. Here’s the update for the Whiteshell rain event that occurred on July 19, 2022. All lake levels in the Whiteshell have risen with recent rainfall. Manitoba Parks staff are working in conjunction with staff from the department of Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) […]
Continue ReadingRoad Closures due to Flooding
As of July 20 12:30 PM Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure has advised that PR312 has reopened. They have also alerted that a beaver dam has just breached on Hwy 44, between Black Bear Power Products/Mason Plumbing and PR312 intersection. Water is on the road and they are assessing road condition. Further updates to follow later […]
Continue ReadingWhiteshell Update – Rainfall
Message from Manitoba Parks (as of 8:00 AM July 20) Areas of the Whiteshell received over 100 mm of rain with yesterday. Park staff are out assessing damage, further updates will be provided. Manitoba Parks asks that if the cottagers encounter road washouts or other damage on cottage block roads to please call your local […]
Continue ReadingWCA Environment Committee Report on Water Levels
Click the link below to see the latest water level report from the WCA Environment Committee Environment Committee Report – July 7th 2022
Continue ReadingWHITESHELL WATER UPDATE: JULY 6
Manitoba Parks has provided the following update today Whiteshell Provincial Park: July 6, 2022 The state of local emergency remains in place due to high water levels throughout the park and expires July 18. Manitoba Parks is continuously evaluating the situation and will rescind the order if it is no longer required. PR307 in the […]
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