May 22, 2022
Roads and Highways, Safety Alerts, Water Levels
EXPANDED 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 […]
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May 20, 2022
Roads and Highways, Safety Alerts, Water Levels
Betula 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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May 20, 2022
Roads and Highways, Safety Alerts, Water Levels
WHITESHELL WATER UPDATE: MAY 20
Manitoba Parks has shared the following update today: Water continues to rise along the lakes that make up the Winnipeg River system. Nutimik, Dorothy, Margaret, Eleanor, and Sylvia Lakes as well as the river near the Pointe du Bois subdivision continue to rise as water moves from Lake of the Woods through the Winnipeg River […]
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May 20, 2022
Roads and Highways, Safety Alerts, Water Levels
Rennie River/ Heart Lake north of Betula is now closed to all Traffic
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure has changed the road closure on PR307 at the Rennie River/ Heart Lake location north Betula to “Road Closed” as of this morning. The water measures 16” deep in spots. Anyone attempting to cross is at their own risk. Crossing this area should only be attempted: during daylight hours, in a […]
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May 19, 2022
General News, Whiteshell Community Events, Whiteshell News
Whiteshell Visitor Information Centre Seasonal Employment Opportunity
Type of position: Seasonal Travel Counsellor (Whiteshell) Travel Manitoba is looking for passionate Manitobans for seasonal employment at our Whiteshell Visitor Information Centre located on located on the Trans Canada Highway #1 near the Ontario border. Our centre will be open to the public from July until September 5, 2022. We assist Canadian and international […]
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May 19, 2022
Roads and Highways, Safety Alerts, Water Levels
WHITESHELL WATER UPDATE: MAY 19
Manitoba Parks has shared the following update today. Water continues to rise along the lakes that make up the Winnipeg River system. Nutimik, Dorothy, Margaret, Eleanor, and Sylvia Lakes as well as the river near the Pointe du Bois subdivision continue to rise as water moves from Lake of the Woods through the Winnipeg River […]
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May 18, 2022
Roads and Highways, Safety Alerts, Water Levels
WHITESHELL WATER UPDATE: MAY 18
Manitoba Parks has shared the following update today. Water levels remain high throughout Whiteshell Provincial Park. Caddy, Falcon, West Hawk, Brereton, and Star Lakes are reporting a slight decrease in levels today compared to yesterday. Jessica Lake remained level, while White Lake and Betula Lake reported a small increase. Water continues to rise along the […]
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May 17, 2022
Roads and Highways, Safety Alerts, Water Levels
WHITESHELL WATER UPDATE: MAY 17
Manitoba Parks has shared the following update today. Water levels remain high throughout Whiteshell Provincial Park. Caddy, Falcon and Star Lakes are reporting a slight decrease in levels today compared to yesterday. Other lakes throughout the park are reporting a slight increase or remaining level. Nutimik, Dorothy, Margaret, Eleanor, and Sylvia Lakes as well as […]
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