WHITESHELL WATER UPDATE: MAY 26
Manitoba Parks provided the following update today. 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) to include Sylvia Lake, Otter Falls, […]
Continue ReadingWHITESHELL WATER UPDATE: MAY 25
Manitoba Parks has provided the following update today. 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) to include Sylvia Lake, Otter […]
Continue ReadingWatercraft Restrictions Remain in Place in the Whiteshell
Watercraft restrictions remain in place in the Whiteshell to help protect flooded shorelines from erosion. Recreational motor boat traffic is prohibited from operating within 100 metres of shorelines. Several boat launches are closed in the Whiteshell and all traffic on Whiteshell lakes should be aware of debris and areas of floating bog. Details on watercraft […]
Continue ReadingWHITESHELL WATER UPDATE: MAY 24
Manitoba Parks has shared the following update today: A local state of emergency has been declared for Whiteshell Provincial Park on May 20, 2022 due to rising water levels within the park. All developed areas at Betula Lake were closed on May 21, 2022. This closure area was expanded today (May 24) at 5pm to include […]
Continue ReadingWHITESHELL WATER UPDATE: MAY 23
Manitoba Parks has shared the following update today: A local state of emergency has been declared for Whiteshell Provincial Park on May 20, 2022 due to rising river and lake levels within the park. All developed areas at Betula Lake were closed on May 21, 2022. This closure area will be expanded on May 24 at […]
Continue ReadingNorth Whiteshell Closure Information / Q & A
Manitoba Environment, Climate and Parks is advising of a mandatory evacuation order and expanded closure area in the northern portion of Whiteshell Provincial Park effective May 24, 2022. Manitoba Parks continues to co-ordinate with Emergency Measures Organization and Manitoba Hydro in its preparedness and response. Click the link below for more information. North Whiteshell Closure Notice […]
Continue ReadingEXPANDED CLOSURE AND EVACUATION IN THE NORTHERN AREA OF WHITESHELL PROVINCIAL PARK
Manitoba Environment, Climate and Parks is advising of a mandatory evacuation order and expanded closure area in the northern portion of Whiteshell Provincial Park effective May 24, 2022. Manitoba Parks continues to co-ordinate with Emergency Measures Organization and Manitoba Hydro in its preparedness and response. The affected area for this order and expanded closure extends […]
Continue ReadingBetula Evacuation Notice and State of Emergency for Whiteshell Provincial Park
Manitoba Parks has declared a state of emergency for Whiteshell Provincial Park and an evacuation notice for area shown in the map below at Betula Lake. Everyone must evacuate by 5:00 PM on May 21. State of Local Emergency Declared in Whiteshell Provincial Park Manitoba Environment, Climate and Parks has declared a state of local […]
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