January 30, 2018
Environment
Update from CN on the January 6th Nora Lake Derailment
The following update was provided today (January 30th) from Kate Fenske, Manager, Public Affairs – Manitoba & Media Relations for Western Canada at CN As mentioned previously, crews have removed the product from the involved tank cars and are now beginning the process to transport the cars away from the site. They have also removed […]
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January 10, 2018
Environment
Request to the Director – Parks and Protected Spaces Re CN Derailment
The WCA sent a request to Director – Parks and Protected Spaces to request his involvement in the clean-up of CN Rails’ derailment between Nora Lake and Florence Lake. Nora Derailment ltr- Jan – 18
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January 7, 2018
Environment
CN Derailment near Nora Lake
CN crews are continuing the clean-up of an incident involving a westbound CN train that derailed multiple cars about 50 km east of Elma, MB near Nora Lake. There were no injuries and there is no threat to the public. There were no leaks of dangerous goods from the tank cars involved. A total of […]
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November 30, 2017
Environment
Manitoba Hydro right-of-way widening in Star and Brereton Lake Areas
Manitoba Hydro has provided a media advisory about right of way widening in Star and Brereton Lake areas. Click the link below for more information. MEDIA ADVISORY Whiteshell Provincial Park – Nov. 10-17
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August 28, 2017
Environment
Where to Get Recycle Everywhere Bin Bags
Bin Bags may also be picked up at the following locations: Rennie River Leisure – Domo-Rennie The Mason Jar Store / Mason Plumbing – West Hawk Lake West Hawk Lake Resort– West Hawk Lake Manitoba Conservation: Falcon District Office Falcon Beach Office West Hawk Campground Office
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August 10, 2017
Environment
Environment Committee Status Report Excerpt from the August Echo
A “Comment Letter” on the Energy East Pipeline Conversion project was posted to the NEB by the Environment Cmte. on June 1, 2017 (available at https://whiteshellcottagers.com/whiteshell_news/east-energy-pipeline-comment-letter/ ). The most significant change from previous reports include: Relief from the requirement for Hydrostatic Testing that would be used to prove pipeline integrity – in favour […]
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July 10, 2017
Committee News, Environment
Recycle Everywhere Bin Bag Distribution Event
Recycle Everywhere is planning a Bin Bag distribution event with Minister Hon Cathy Cox at Falcon Lake on July 15 from 12-2pm. They will be holding a free barbeque and inviting cottagers to come get their recycling Bin Bags free of charge. It will be held at the green space before the beach and across […]
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June 16, 2017
Environment, General News
Annual Road Cleanup West Hawk Lake to Falcon Lake – Volunteers Needed
Date: Saturday 24th June 2017 Volunteers are requested to gather at the District Office at Falcon Lake at 9am. Volunteers must be pre-registered by June 22nd, in order to obtain safety vests and equipment. Please contact: Richard Babyak at either 204-475-4996 or 204- 349-8406 Lunch will follow after the event, provided by the WCA.
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