May 15, 2018
Whiteshell News
Manitoba News Release: Camping Season Kicks Off, Liquor Ban Lifted in Provincial Campgrounds
May 17, 2018 CAMPING SEASON KICKS OFF, LIQUOR BAN LIFTED IN PROVINCIAL CAMPGROUNDS – – – Reminder to Manitobans: Don’t Move Firewood: Squires The Manitoba government has lifted the annual liquor ban in provincial campgrounds this May long weekend, Sustainable Development Minister Rochelle Squires announced today. “We know Manitobans love to get out and […]
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May 14, 2018
Safety Alerts
May 14th Caddy Lake Wildfire News
A forest fire continues to burn at Caddy Lake. https://steinbachonline.com/local/forest-fire-burns-at-caddy-lake The province may soon order a ban on starting any fires — even in firepits. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-wildfire-pit-fires-caddy-lake-1.4662013 Sustainable Development Fire Update Report http://www.gov.mb.ca/cgi-bin/fire/show_current.pl?location=Fire-Update Darrell Kinley – a local cottager from West Hawk reported “I understand cottagers at the north end of WHL have been asked to leave, the fire burnt […]
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May 14, 2018
Whiteshell News
Wildfire near Caddy Lake
‘Too close for comfort’: Wildfire near Caddy Lake puts cottagers on edge Cottagers say water bombers brought in to douse flames CBC News · Posted: May 13, 2018 9:40 PM CT | Last Updated: 8 hours ago http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/wild-fire-caddy-lake-1.4661517
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May 13, 2018
MPPCOA News
Spring 2018 MPPCOA Chair’s Message
T’is the season when Manitoba Provincial Park cottagers, all of whom have strong personal connections to their provincial park areas, are feeling the irresistible urge to make a break for their lakeside regions throughout our province. To once again savour the joys of Manitoba summers and of cottage living: loons’ early morning calls, waves lapping, […]
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May 10, 2018
Safety Alerts
Campfire Restrictions in the Whiteshell
With the tinder dry conditions Whiteshell Cottagers Association contacted Sustainable Development for some clarification on some of the terms used in their bulletin. Is it possible to get clarification on what constitutes an approved fire pit? An approved fire pit is a fire pit that has a hard base for a bottom which will not […]
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May 10, 2018
Whiteshell Community Events
South East Whiteshell Cemetery AGM
The South East Whiteshell Cemetery Inc. will hold its AGM on Monday June 4th at the West Hawk Lake Fire Hall. For more information about the AGM click AGM poster Cemetery For information about the Cemetery, click Southeast Whiteshell Cemetery brochure
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May 9, 2018
Safety Alerts
Back Country Travel and Campfire Restrictions
May 8, 2018 FIRE BULLETIN #2 Manitoba Sustainable Development advises a number of additional travel restrictions have been put into place and burning permits are cancelled for the western, eastern and central regions of Manitoba due to dry, windy conditions and the high risk of fires. Travel restrictions are now in place for much of […]
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May 8, 2018
General News
A fundraising project for the South East Whiteshell Fire Department
Winnipeg jeweller Hilary Druxman has created a sterling silver paddle and chain necklace. So perfect for cottagers and outdoor enthusiasts. Proceeds support the South East Whiteshell Fire Department who serve Falcon, West Hawk, Caddy, Star, Barren and Hunt Lakes. Please see the attached poster for participating retailers. Whiteshell Fire Department 8.5×11 Poster
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