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.
June 9, 2022
Roads and Highways, Water Levels
NORTH WHITESHELL REGION TO ALLOW LOCAL TRAFFIC IN A GRADUAL AND PHASED REOPENING
Manitobans Advised to Check and Monitor Conditions and Call 511 Before Heading to Provincial Parks Manitoba Environment, Climate and Parks in conjunction with Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure are advising of changes to the North Whiteshell Provincial Park closure. Beginning at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 10, Provincial Road (PR) 307 will reopen to local […]
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June 8, 2022
Roads and Highways, Safety Alerts, Water Levels
WHITESHELL WATER UPDATE: JUNE 8
Manitoba Parks provided the following update today. A couple of new/ updated items: – We expect to have more details tomorrow regarding a phased re-opening for the areas along the Winnipeg River. – Information around beaches have been updated to be clearer regarding their status in the park. Swim lines are not at beaches but […]
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June 7, 2022
Roads and Highways, Safety Alerts, Water Levels
WHITESHELL WATER UPDATE: JUNE 7
Manitoba Parks provided the following update today Whiteshell Provincial Park: June 7, 2022 A local state of emergency has been declared for Whiteshell Provincial Park on May 20, 2022 due to rising water levels within the park. Developed areas at Betula Lake were closed on May 21, 2022. This closure area was expanded (May 24) […]
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June 7, 2022
Water Levels
Lake of the Woods Control Board Members and MB Hydro Visited the North Whiteshell
Lake of the Woods Control board members, along with Manitoba Hydro, visited the North Whiteshell on Sunday June 5th. Joining them were Ian Baragar (Whiteshell Cottagers Association President), Neil McMillan (Chair of WCA water levels committee) and Doug Petrick (WCA representative on Lake of the Woods Control board) For more information on the Lake […]
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June 6, 2022
Roads and Highways, Safety Alerts, Water Levels
WHITESHELL WATER UPDATE: JUNE 6
Manitoba Parks provided the following update today New for today Please see our update below, here are some notable items for today’s report: Manitoba Hydro released the weekly forecast for the Winnipeg River on June 3. The Winnipeg River is expected to crest between June 7-9. Please see https://www.hydro.mb.ca/corporate/facilities/water_levels/ to view the latest Manitoba Hydro forecast. […]
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June 3, 2022
Roads and Highways, Safety Alerts, Water Levels
WHITESHELL WATER UPDATE: JUNE 3
Manitoba Parks provided the following update today: Whiteshell Provincial Park: June 3, 2022 A local state of emergency has been declared for Whiteshell Provincial Park on May 20, 2022 due to rising water levels within the park. Developed areas at Betula Lake were closed on May 21, 2022. This closure area was expanded (May 24) […]
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June 3, 2022
Water Levels
Hydro Reminds Residents of Record High-Water Flows on the Winnipeg River
Manitoba Hydro continues to warn residents and resource users along the Winnipeg River from Pointe du Bois to Sagkeeng First Nation of record-high water flows due to extremely high precipitation in Northwest Ontario and Southern Manitoba. The Winnipeg River is expected to crest June 7 – 9. Winnipeg River property owners and resource users will […]
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June 2, 2022
Roads and Highways, Safety Alerts, Water Levels
WHITESHELL WATER UPDATE: JUNE 2
Manitoba Parks has provided the following update today Whiteshell Provincial Park: June 2, 2022 A local state of emergency has been declared for Whiteshell Provincial Park on May 20, 2022 due to rising water levels within the park. Developed areas at Betula Lake were closed on May 21, 2022. This closure area was expanded (May […]
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