June 7, 2017
General News
Blair Mineault’s Falcon Lake Report from the June Echo
Falcon Lake The 50’s saw the birth of a new tourist destination in Manitoba. “Falcon Lake – Tomorrow’s Vacation Land” as I had once read in a newspaper clipping that I found in a family photo album. In July 1953 my Grandparents Ingi and Del Bjornson, with their daughter Barbara in tow, were part of […]
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June 6, 2017
Environment, Invasive Species
Response from Minister Cox – Zebra Mussels
Today, the WCA received a response from the Department of Sustainable Development to the May 23rd letter regarding Zebra Mussels sent from Ronald Smith, WCA President. Refer to https://whiteshellcottagers.com/whiteshell_news/letter-to-minister-cox-regarding-zebra-mussel-threat/ Click below to see the response from James Duncan, Director, Wildlife and Fisheries Branch on behalf of Minister Cox. SDEVM17-00817 – RONALD SMITH – FINAL LETTER
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June 6, 2017
General News
Whiteshell Job Opportunities
The Department of Sustainable Development has some open job postings in the South Whiteshell that might be of interest to cottagers or their children. Note they all say they are closed but they are being re-bulletined and they are currently valid and open. 2017 -2- Posting LAB-33004 2017 LAB-OR2-TRN STN- Posting-32605 2017 KA2 (2) Posting-33040
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June 5, 2017
General News
June Echo is Now Available Online for Members
Access the Whiteshell Echo through the Members Section of the Website. Please login using your user id and password. If you haven’t yet registered as a member on this site, please go to https://whiteshellcottagers.com/membership-2/ and register online.
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June 2, 2017
Safety Alerts
Swimming, Boating and Water Safety Tips
The Red Cross provides a wealth of water safety information at http://www.redcross.ca/training-and-certification/swimming-and-water-safety-tips-and-resources/swimming–boating-and-water-safety-tips
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May 23, 2017
Environment, General News, Invasive Species
Letter To Minister Cox Regarding Zebra Mussel Threat
The attached letter was sent by the WCA on May 23rd to Minister Cathy Cox regarding WCA concern for Zebra Mussel infestation….with copy to Premier Brian Pallister. Click to see a larger image
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May 21, 2017
Safety Alerts
Trail Conditions and Advisories from Manitoba Parks and Protected Spaces Branch
Click the link to see updates and advisories from MB Sustainable Development http://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/parks/recreation/trail_conditions.html
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May 20, 2017
Safety Alerts
Protect yourself from West Nile Virus
Click the link for more information: http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/wnv/update.html
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