Whiteshell park safety upgrades to begin Monday
Construction at Whiteshell Provincial Park is set to begin Monday, following the closure of a portion of the Trans Canada Trail on Friday. This measure was taken to prepare for safety upgrades at the location where two brothers tragically drowned last month. The Trans Canada Trail was closed on Friday to construct a 300-meter fence and install warning signs and lookout points, aiming to prevent visitors from reaching the dangerous rocks and water.
The project, announced by the province, also includes a new portage for kayakers and canoeists, allowing them to avoid the hazardous rapids. The closure is expected to remain in place for up to eight weeks, depending on the progress and weather conditions. Environment Minister Mike Moyes emphasized the province's commitment to making the site safer and preventing further tragedies, highlighting previous drownings of Maximo Au Ramirez, 10, Aaron Au Ramirez, 13, and Harpreet Kaur Girn, among others.
Visitors are reminded to respect posted signage and stay out of the closed area during the construction period.
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