New Play Structure at Brereton
The new play structure just went up at Brereton. Sharon Philip, one of our Directors from Brereton reports that the area where the old structure was is going to be for beach volleyball; they were putting in more sand earlier today.
Continue ReadingPhone Scam – Fraudster Claiming to Represent WCA
A member recently contacted us about a suspected phone scam where someone claiming to represent the WCA asked for their credit card information. We have done membership phone campaigns in previous years, but for our member protection, the WCA requests payments be made either by cheque or online through our secure PayPal portal. If you […]
Continue ReadingPROVINCE ADVISES HIGH NUMBER OF BLACK BEAR INCIDENTS BEING REPORTED
Manitoba Conservation and Climate is recording a higher than usual number of black bear interaction calls in a number of areas around the province and Manitobans are reminded they need to be bear smart in bear country. One of the most common causes of bear-human conflict is the presence of bird feeders. Bird seed can […]
Continue ReadingWCA Member Savings at Mark’s Work Wearhouse June 9-15
WCA members get access to Mark’s Storewide Sale on June 9-15. Show your WCA Discount Card to get 25% off storewide.
Continue ReadingSmoke from Forest Fires in Nopiming
The Parks and Protected Spaces Branch reports that we might see smoke in the Whiteshell this weekend from forest fires in Nopiming. There is a fire that has grown to 9100 hectares. It is located about 16 km south of Bissett an 6km south of the Long Lake Cottage subdivision. The latest forest fire map […]
Continue ReadingReminder to Be Bear Smart
Our friends on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WhiteshellCottagers/ have shared numerous bear sightings lately. It’s a great time to fresh our memory about how to coexist with black bears. Click the link below for tips from the Wildlife and Fisheries Branch https://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/pubs/fish_wildlife/bear_smart_booklet.pdf
Continue ReadingWildfire Information
Forest fire season is upon us. Our fellow cottagers at Long Lake report that a fire caused by lighting was started in that area on June 1. Water bombers have been seen in the area. As of June 3, the fire status report https://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/fire/Fire-Status/2020/EA-036-firestatus.html shows the fire is still out of control. Here are some […]
Continue ReadingMay 14 Province’s Reminder to Practice Social Distancing in the Parks
As Manitobans and visitors make their plans for the upcoming May long-weekend, the province is reminding those who are heading out to provincial parks, campgrounds, or their cottage to follow the advice of Manitoba’s chief public health officer and practise proper social distancing. This is especially important in public areas, such as campgrounds, trails, beaches, […]
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