July 9, 2018
Whiteshell Community Events
WCA Booth at Fun Fest
Neither excessive heat (temperatures were above 30 Celcius all day with humidex reading 51 Celcius) nor high winds with gusts over 70kms could deter the dedicated WCA volunteers from soliciting members and providing WCA info/materials to Falcon Funfest visitors! Heavy winds soon took their toll, bending and breaking the canopy frame and causing general havoc […]
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July 4, 2018
Whiteshell News
Bear Attack on Mantario Trail
A rare, unprovoked attack by a black bear that closed part of the Mantario Trail in Whiteshell Provincial Park has a Winnipeg couple and the provincial government urging hikers to be “bear aware.” https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/hikers-relieved-after-surviving-bear-attack-on-mantario-trail-487262961.html
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July 3, 2018
Whiteshell News
Canada Day Boat Regatta\Parade Falcon Lake
The annual Canada Day Boat Regatta\Parade around Falcon Lake took place starting at 2pm. The parade was highlighted by the touring boats playing ” O Canada” as they paraded respectfully close to shore. The parade included close to 30 watercraft with the number of participants growing in number every year.
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July 3, 2018
MPPCOA News
Manitoba Provincial Parks Cabin Owners Association
The second annual Manitoba Provincial Parks Cabin Owners Association Annual General Meeting took place Saturday, June 23, 2018 with the Whiteshell Cottagers Association (WCA) as host. Following a welcoming pre-meeting lunch at the Smith cottage at Falcon Lake, the Meeting took place from 1pm to 4:30pm with Executive Committee Members representing Hecla Historic Village COA […]
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June 21, 2018
Safety Alerts
Staying Cool and Hydrated in Canadian Summers
Here is a reminder on how to handle heat related emergencies. http://www.redcross.ca/training-and-certification/first-aid-tips-and-resources/first-aid-tips/heat-related-emergencies–staying-cool-and-hydrated-in-canadian-summers
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June 15, 2018
Safety Alerts
Protect yourself from Lime Disease
Click the link for more information: https://canlyme.com/lyme-prevention/
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June 11, 2018
Safety Alerts
FireSmart Wildfire Prevention
MB Sustainable Development provides important fire prevention information. Click the links below. http://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/fire/Prevention/prevention.html http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/fire/Prevention/Wildfire%20Evacuation%20Brochure%202011.pdf http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/fire/Prevention/FireSmart%20Landscape%20brochure2011.pdf http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/fire/Prevention/FireSmart%20Manual2%202011.pdf
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June 11, 2018
Whiteshell News
SEWFD Firefighters Ball
The biannual SEWFD Firefighters Ball was held Saturday, June 9th at the Whiteshell Community Center. After cocktails and socializing between 5pm and 6:00pm, the sold out event saw a bagpiper – dressed in his Scottish kilt, lead the many volunteer firefighters and spouses/partners into the Community Hall to a chorus of applause from supporters.The Master […]
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