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July 14, 2021 Safety Alerts

July 14 Whiteshell Wildfire Update

The following update was received from Manitoba Parks today A new fire south west of of Big Whiteshell Lake was identified. It is 1 ha in size. An initial attach crew is onsite and water tankers have been dispatched. Nutimik Lake fire – EA 124 is 1.1 hectares in size. One initial attack crew on […]

July 14, 2021 Safety Alerts

Fire & Travel Restrictions Effective July 14

The Department of Conservation and Climate has announced that due to the continued high to extreme fire danger levels across the province, additional fire and travel restrictions are being implemented province wide, effective Wednesday July 14, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. Campfires are not permitted any time in the Whiteshell (full fire ban in effect). Travel […]

July 13, 2021 Safety Alerts

Another Wildfire at Betula Lake

6:30 PM Update from Manitoba Parks – There are no concerns to cottaging subdivisions at this time. We have received initial reports of another fire in the Betula Lake area. Water bombers were spotted there earlier today. More information to follow.

July 13, 2021 Safety Alerts

Wildfire at Scott Rapids at Nutimik

6:30 PM Update from Manitoba Parks – There are no concerns to cottaging subdivisions at this time. Manitoba Parks advised us this afternoon of a 0.5 ha fire in the location of Scott Rapids at Nutimik. Water bombers have been on scene and two initial attack crews are onsite. Further information to follow.

July 8, 2021 Safety Alerts

Overflowing Garbage Bins at Caddy and West Hawk

Over the weekend, garbage bins were overflowing at Caddy and West Hawk. The Parks had a packer truck that blew an engine. They moved a Packer from North Whiteshell to the South to catch up on the backlog. WCA has asked them to give us a heads up if they have a serious equipment failure […]

July 6, 2021 Safety Alerts

New Fire Restrictions July 7 FIRE BULLETIN #15

Manitoba Parks has advised us of Level 2 fire restrictions starting at 8 am on Wednesday, July 7 at 8 am. Whiteshell is Area 2. The Mantario hiking trail is closed The Caddy Lake Tunnels remain open for day use, however no backcountry camping is permitted and no landing/launching on undeveloped shorelines or portaging to […]

June 17, 2021 Safety Alerts

Manitoba RCMP in the Whiteshell Searching for Eric Wildman

Update On June 18, at approximately 5:30 am (Central time), Eric Wildman was taken into custody by the Ontario Provincial Police at a residence just outside of The City of Belleville, Ontario. Message from Manitoba RCMP We are in the Whiteshell area searching for Eric Wildman. Expect a heavy police presence. We have officers […]

June 14, 2021 Safety Alerts, Whiteshell News

Repairs to Big Island Landing Area at West Hawk Lake

Manitoba Parks has advised that parks staff will be carrying out repairs on Tuesday-Wednesday, June 15 and 16, to the landing area at Big Island in West Hawk Lake. Heavy equipment will be working in the area, the two entrances will be barricaded off with Parks staff providing direction onsite. Vehicles parked in the area […]

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