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
Water Levels
Manitoba Hydro again Warns of Increased Water Flows on the Winnipeg River
Manitoba Hydro again warns residents and resource users along the Winnipeg River from Pointe du Bois to Sagkeeng First Nation of increased water flows due to the rapid melt of the winter snowpack combined with recent record spring rains in Northwest Ontario and Southern Manitoba. As a result, the Lake of the Woods Control Board […]
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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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May 19, 2022
Roads and Highways, Safety Alerts, Water Levels
WHITESHELL WATER UPDATE: MAY 19
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 18, 2022
Roads and Highways, Safety Alerts, Water Levels
WHITESHELL WATER UPDATE: MAY 18
Manitoba Parks has shared the following update today. Water levels remain high throughout Whiteshell Provincial Park. Caddy, Falcon, West Hawk, Brereton, and Star Lakes are reporting a slight decrease in levels today compared to yesterday. Jessica Lake remained level, while White Lake and Betula Lake reported a small increase. Water continues to rise along the […]
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May 18, 2022
Roads and Highways, Water Levels
Expected Closure of PR 307 between Betula Lake and Nutimik Lake
Manitoba Parks has issued a notification of the expected closure of PR 307 between Betula Lake and Nutimik Lake, which is expected due to floodwater in the area. The reason for this alert is to inform cottagers of anticipated overland flooding isolating people for an extended period of time. It would be prudent for residents […]
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