Manitoba Government Implementing Safety Measures at Sturgeon Falls in Whiteshell Provincial Park

Manitoba announced safety upgrades at Sturgeon Falls in Whiteshell Provincial Park, including a 300-metre, 1.2-metre-tall fence, additional signage with stronger warnings, and fenced viewing areas to block access to high-risk rock areas. The improvements come after the drownings of two young brothers at the site, with the area remaining closed until the…

Manitoba's government is inviting public input on personal data security, child protection online, and AI risks, with listening sessions planned for Aug. 10 in Brandon and Aug. 12 in Winnipeg. This follows the June enactment of the Public Sector Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Governance Act, which will guide forthcoming regulations on AI use,…

The Manitoba government issued a ministerial order under the Environment Act to spray for adult mosquitoes with DeltaGard 20EW in select southern communities due to West Nile virus risk. Spraying is scheduled to begin as early as Friday, July 31, weather permitting, and will cover specified municipalities and nearby areas, with confirmed dates to be…

The Manitoba government is implementing safety upgrades at Sturgeon Falls Trail in Whiteshell Provincial Park after two children drowned earlier this month. Planned measures include fencing off slippery rock areas, updating warning signage from August 2023, and building fenced viewing areas; the trail will remain closed until these measures are installed.

Manitoba's government announced safety upgrades at Sturgeon Falls in Whiteshell Provincial Park after the deaths of Aaron and Maximo Au Ramirez. The plan includes about 300 metres of fencing along the falls, 1.2 metres tall, to block access to high-risk rock areas, along with updated signage and fenced viewing areas; the trail will remain closed until…

The Manitoba government will install fencing and signs to restrict access to the Sturgeon Falls area in Whiteshell Provincial Park after two brothers drowned there earlier this month, with additional safety measures planned around the site. The trail will remain closed until the fencing is in place, with updated warnings about hidden dangers, and…

The Manitoba government says it will install fencing and other safety measures at Whiteshell Provincial Park, including a fenced viewing area and updated signage, after two boys drowned earlier this month. Environment Minister Mike Moyes says these updates follow a safety assessment of high-risk trails and that the province is reviewing additional safety…

The Manitoba government says it will add safety measures at Nutimik Lake in Whiteshell Provincial Park, including fencing and signage, after two brothers drowned there earlier this month. More details on the implemented measures are forthcoming.