Whiteshell Cottagers Association “Virtual” AGM is this Wednesday Oct 28th at 7pm.
REMINDER : Whiteshell Cottagers Association “Virtual” AGM is this Wednesday Oct 28th at 7pm. Members have been emailed a couple of times & provided the registration link. Be sure to register ahead of time. If you are a MEMBER of Whiteshell Cottagers Association and didn’t receive the email (or need it again) email us at […]
Continue ReadingRequest for Proposals – For the Provision of Evaluating Manitoba’s Provincial Parks
Travel Manitoba in partnership with the Parks and Resource Protection Division (PRPD) of Manitoba Conservation and Climate has issued a request for proposals for the provision of evaluating Manitoba’s Provincial Parks. The information pasted below comes from MERX (Electronic Tendering Service)https://www.merx.com/mbgov/solicitations/open-bids/FOR-THE-PROVISION-OF-EVALUATING-MANITOBA-S-PROVINCIAL-PARKS/0000184969 OBJECTIVE The primary objective of the study is to develop the business case for […]
Continue ReadingChanges to Cottage Fee Structure and Investment in Provincial Park Upgrades
The Manitoba Government issued the following press release October 16, 2020 The Manitoba government is investing approximately $16.6 million in a variety of projects that will improve visitors’ experiences and protect the environment at provincial parks, while working to minimize the effect on cottage owners as the province modernizes the cottage fee structure, Conservation and […]
Continue ReadingWaste Initiative – Transfer Station at Jessica
The Department of Conservation and Climate advised us that the additional transfer station at Jessica is under development, requisitions are posted to get material to the site. The Parks Branch will be sending out a mailer with engagement info in the near future for future sites. (photos of Brereton Facility)
Continue ReadingHunt Lake Trail
Update Oct 7, 2020 – Hunt Lake has been identified by the Department of Conservation and Climate as a minor capital project for this fall. Improvements will include a pit privy relocation of the trail head to make it easier to find. Parking will be expanded and the relocation will take the trail off the […]
Continue ReadingUpdate on Star Lake or MCDougalls Landing Storage Sites
Further to the news we shared about storage sites in the South Whiteshell at https://whiteshellcottagers.com/whiteshell_news/consultations-on-storage-sites-south-whiteshell-provincial-park/, Conservation and Climate has advised us that they will not be proceeding with either the Star Lake or MCDougalls landing proposals. A letter was sent to affected Cottagers on October 6th.
Continue ReadingWhiteshell Road Construction Update as of October 7
The WCA has recently received the following information about road work in the park. Falcon South Shore Road Project Nelson River Construction had labour issues (Sept 24th) which caused two interruptions in the work. This was resolved & work commenced again on Oct 5th. Crews will be taking three days off for Thanksgiving & then […]
Continue ReadingVirtual WCA Annual General Meeting October 28
Please be reminded of the 2020 Whiteshell Cottagers Association Annual General Meeting, being held virtually on: Wednesday, October 28th, 2020 7:00 p.m . Zoom Webinar Please note that registration is required! If you haven’t received the emailed invitation containing the meeting documents, please contact wca@whiteshellcottagers.com.
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