August 8, 2016
General News
August 2016 President’s Report
Upon looking out of my cabin window this July Monday morning, I am taken by the serenity of the day!!! As has been the case for the past 3 weeks, although the forecast is for more precipitation and a continuation of same until Thursday, the sun is now shining, the birds are singing and the […]
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August 4, 2016
General News
SMOKEY BEAR CELEBRATES HIS 72ND BIRTHDAY
Join Park Interpreters this weekend for two informative events. FIERY FORESTS Love the boreal this weekend and discover its importance in your everyday life with these family fun interpretive programs. Wildfire Prevention Campfire Talk Friday, August 5, 2016 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: West Hawk Amphitheatre While forest fires are important in the life […]
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July 29, 2016
General News
The W Files Guided Hike Saturday, July 30, 2016 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
You don’t want to miss this! Join the Park Interpreter this Saturday. The W Files Guided Hike Saturday, July 30, 2016 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Location: Falcon Creek Self-guiding Trail Falcon Lake is home to one of the strangest UFO stories in the world. Come for a hike on the Falcon Creek trail to […]
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July 29, 2016
General News
July 29, 2016 – South Whiteshell Flooding Update
Manitoba Sustainable Development advises that all cottage roads in the south Whiteshell are accessible at this time. When removing sandbags please do not deposit sand in the water or on the shoreline to prevent alteration of fish habitat. Sand may be contaminated by flood waters and should be deposed of at the drop off locations […]
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July 29, 2016
General News
BANNOCK POINT PETROFORMS
Guided Interpretive Tours July & August 2016 Thursdays 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sundays 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Teaching places… Doorways to other worlds… Physical reminders of instructions given to people by the spirits. These Anishinabe rock alignments, called Petroforms, serve as special places of teaching and healing. Explore the Bannock Point Petroform site […]
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July 27, 2016
General News
July 27 GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES FREEZE ON COTTAGE FEES
Cottage Owners To be Consulted: Cox The Manitoba government has put a two-year freeze on increases to service fees and Crown land rental fees for cottages in provincial parks, Sustainable Development Minister Cathy Cox announced today. “The ability to enjoy our provincial parks is part of the fabric of our province,” Cox said. “Cottage owners […]
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July 26, 2016
General News
With Aging, Comes Changing
Adam Collicutt, Park Interpreter, has a few things lined up for us to do this weekend at the lake….. Join the Park Interpreters for these family fun events as we celebrate the Whiteshell’s history. History of the Whiteshell in 25 Minutes Amphitheatre Presentation Friday, July 29, 2016 9 p.m. – 10 p.m. Location: Big Whiteshell […]
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July 25, 2016
General News
Mid year 2016 Membership Report
“Every accomplishment starts with a decision to try!” Your Whiteshell Cottagers Association has made the decision to try and achieve a membership level unheard of in “not for profit” organizations, a membership level in excess of 90%. We made this decision because discussions with the province about our annual lease fees will resume in September […]
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