May 23, 2022
Roads and Highways, Safety Alerts, Water Levels
WHITESHELL WATER UPDATE: MAY 23
Manitoba Parks has shared the following update today: A local state of emergency has been declared for Whiteshell Provincial Park on May 20, 2022 due to rising river and lake levels within the park. All developed areas at Betula Lake were closed on May 21, 2022. This closure area will be expanded on May 24 at […]
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May 23, 2022
Roads and Highways, Safety Alerts, Water Levels
North Whiteshell Closure Information / Q & A
Manitoba Environment, Climate and Parks is advising of a mandatory evacuation order and expanded closure area in the northern portion of Whiteshell Provincial Park effective May 24, 2022. Manitoba Parks continues to co-ordinate with Emergency Measures Organization and Manitoba Hydro in its preparedness and response. Click the link below for more information. North Whiteshell Closure Notice […]
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May 22, 2022
Roads and Highways, Safety Alerts, Water Levels
EXPANDED CLOSURE AND EVACUATION IN THE NORTHERN AREA OF WHITESHELL PROVINCIAL PARK
Manitoba Environment, Climate and Parks is advising of a mandatory evacuation order and expanded closure area in the northern portion of Whiteshell Provincial Park effective May 24, 2022. Manitoba Parks continues to co-ordinate with Emergency Measures Organization and Manitoba Hydro in its preparedness and response. The affected area for this order and expanded closure extends […]
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May 21, 2022
Roads and Highways, Water Levels
PR309 North to Big Whiteshell – Now Closed Local Traffic Only
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure has just informed Manitoba Parks that a portion PR 309 between the junction of PR 307 and Big Whiteshell Lake (at the spot of the flooding near Meditation Lake) is now moving to Closed – Local Traffic Only. Manitoba Parks will be working to make sure that campers and cottagers in the […]
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May 20, 2022
Roads and Highways, Safety Alerts, Water Levels
Betula Evacuation Notice and State of Emergency for Whiteshell Provincial Park
Manitoba Parks has declared a state of emergency for Whiteshell Provincial Park and an evacuation notice for area shown in the map below at Betula Lake. Everyone must evacuate by 5:00 PM on May 21. State of Local Emergency Declared in Whiteshell Provincial Park Manitoba Environment, Climate and Parks has declared a state of local […]
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May 20, 2022
Roads and Highways, Safety Alerts, Water Levels
WHITESHELL WATER UPDATE: MAY 20
Manitoba Parks has shared the following update today: Water continues to rise along the lakes that make up the Winnipeg River system. Nutimik, Dorothy, Margaret, Eleanor, and Sylvia Lakes as well as the river near the Pointe du Bois subdivision continue to rise as water moves from Lake of the Woods through the Winnipeg River […]
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May 20, 2022
Roads and Highways, Water Levels
Crescent Beach Seawall at West Hawk is Barricaded and Closed
Manitoba Parks report that Crescent Beach seawall at West Hawk is barricaded and closed. Please pay attention to signage and do not cross barricades or flagging tape. The travel lane has been moved away from the wall and is narrow in spots, please travel slowly and pay attention to onsite signage. Cottages in the Crescent […]
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May 20, 2022
Roads and Highways, Safety Alerts, Water Levels
Rennie River/ Heart Lake north of Betula is now closed to all Traffic
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure has changed the road closure on PR307 at the Rennie River/ Heart Lake location north Betula to “Road Closed” as of this morning. The water measures 16” deep in spots. Anyone attempting to cross is at their own risk. Crossing this area should only be attempted: during daylight hours, in a […]
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