September 27, 2016
General News
ALFRED HOLE GOOSE SANCTUARY MIGRATION CELEBRATION 2016
Help us bid farewell to our feathered friends. Enjoy crafts and special events or just relax and enjoy the sites. The Alfred Hole Goose Sanctuary is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the Thanksgiving long weekend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wildlife Haven Special Event Saturday, October 8, 2016 1 p.m. – 3 […]
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September 27, 2016
General News
HALLOWEEN GEOCACHING ADVENTURE
Saturday, October 29, 2016 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Location: Alfred Hole Goose Sanctuary Go on this high tech scavenger hunt as you discover the bats found in the Whiteshell and learn about a new threat they face. We’ll provide the GPS devices and instruction and then venture around the sanctuary grounds searching for hidden […]
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September 12, 2016
General News
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The Whiteshell Cottagers Association with assistance from Sustainable Development at the Province of Manitoba is currently exploring the possibility of creating a North Whiteshell Fire Department or contracting with surrounding municipalities to provide structural fire protection (fight cottage fires) and other services such as responding to motor vehicle accidents. You might be aware of the […]
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September 7, 2016
General News
Take the National Wildfire Prevention Survey today
Human-caused wildfires continue to be a problem across the country, causing damage and threatening the health and safety of the public. Canada’s wildland fire management agencies want your input as they develop a national prevention campaign. This survey will only take about 15 minutes to complete – provide your thoughts and advice now! http://bit.ly/2bSTWa1
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September 6, 2016
General News
Grandparents Day With The Trappers
Saturday, September 10, 2016 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Location: Alfred Hole Goose Sanctuary Listen in on Whiteshell trappers as they pass on stories from the trap line and how trapping has evolved over the years. Discover the many furbearing animals in the park and what makes each one unique. Afterwards, roast bannock around the […]
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September 2, 2016
General News
Free entry to provincial parks during Labour Day long weekend
The provincial government is once again offering free entry to provincial parks during the Labour Day long weekend. Sustainable Development Minister Cathy Cox made the announcement Thursday. “We encourage Manitobans to take the opportunity to enjoy all that our provincial parks have to offer,” Cox said in a news release. “Late summer is the perfect […]
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August 31, 2016
General News
Whiteshell Area Wild Rice Harvest Underway
Manitoba Sustainable Development has determined that this year’s wild rice harvest in Whiteshell Provincial Park get underway effective immediately for both hand-picking and mechanical harvest. As a result of heavy rains and flooding in the area this season, the wild rice crop is expected to be poor on most lakes in the Whiteshell. Camping for […]
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August 29, 2016
General News
August 29, 2016 – South Whiteshell Flooding Update
Manitoba Sustainable Development advises that all cottage roads in the south Whiteshell are accessible at this time and staff continue to make temporary repairs on all block roads. Water Levels and Boating Restrictions: Water level information on lakes in the area can be accessed at the following link: http://www.gov.mb.ca/mit/floodinfo/floodoutlook/lakes_information.html#lake_levels Real time hydrometric data for Caddy […]
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