July 24, 2016
General News
WHITESHELL SAILING CLUB’S FIRST MEET-UP!
Sunday JULY 31 at 1 PM to 5 Inviting all sailors and windsurfers on Brereton, Jessica, Red Rock, White and Big Whiteshell lakes to drop by and talk sailing. See the first Weta trimaran in Manitoba, and take it for a short sail, if the wind is right. Hot dogs (including veggie) and drinks. If […]
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July 22, 2016
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July 22 – MB Hydro Crews head into Whiteshell to clear downed trees, assess damage
CBC is reporting that Hydro crews are working in the Whiteshell region on Friday (Jul 22) to clear uprooted trees and assess the extent of power outages in areas including Falcon Lake, Brereton Lake and Star Lake. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-hydro-storm-restore-service-1.3690713
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July 22, 2016
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BIRD RELEASE AUGUST LONG WEEKEND – Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
Erica and DJ Seales, from Barrier Bay Resort, want to remind you that the Barrier Bay Bird Release will be held on the August long weekend, Sat., July 30. Again, as tradition has it, there will be hotdogs and fries, a baking table, children’s activities, silent auction table, a 50-50 draw and will conclude with the release […]
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July 21, 2016
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July 21, 2016 – South Whiteshell Flooding Update
Manitoba Sustainable Development advises that all cottage roads in the south Whiteshell are accessible at this time. A stockpile of sandbags are available for pick up at the West Hawk Maintenance Yard and Falcon Lake Winter Storage area. When removing sandbags please do not deposit sand in the water or on the shoreline to prevent […]
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July 18, 2016
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July 18, 2016 – South Whiteshell Flooding Update
Manitoba Sustainable Development advises that all cottage roads in the south Whiteshell are accessible at this time. A stockpile of sandbags are available for pick up at the West Hawk Maintenance Yard, Falcon Lake Winter Storage area, and Toniata boat launch. Staff continue to make temporary repairs on all block roads. Water Levels and […]
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July 15, 2016
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July 15, 2016 – South Whiteshell Flooding Update
Manitoba Sustainable Development advises a number of cottage roads and highways in the West Hawk, Falcon Lake and the Whiteshell remain flooded or damaged. Sandbags: Sustainable Development has a stockpile of sandbags that are available for pick up at the West Hawk Maintenance Yard, Falcon Lake Winter Storage area, and Toniata boat launch. Roads: Road […]
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July 14, 2016
General News
Provincial Road 312 to Ingolf is Open
The province has reopened Provincial Road 312 from Highway 44 to the Ontario border for the first time in almost three weeks. Officials advise caution, because there is still water over the road in some places. PR 312 flooded and washed out in several places when 136 mm of rain fell in the south Whiteshell […]
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July 14, 2016
General News
July 14, 2016 – South Whiteshell Flooding Update – Voluntary Evacuation Still In Effect
New for Today – Highway #312 from the junction of Highway #44 to the Ontario and Caddy Lake Block Roads have re-opened. Manitoba Sustainable Development advises a voluntary evacuation of homes and cottages that have been isolated by road washouts remains in effect. A number of cottage roads and highways in the West Hawk, Falcon Lake and […]
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