Riding Mountain National Park

• Zebra mussels found in Clear Lake, Man., raising concerns about spread of invasive species

  "I think this is a wake-up call," experimental lakes researcher Scott Higgins said. "Clear Lake is now the most western lake in Canada to be invaded with zebra mussel."

  Environment

  Nov 24, 2023
  
• Zebra mussels found in Manitoba’s Clear Lake despite conservation efforts

  While there had previously been the presence of environmental mussel DNA near the boat launch, live mussels hadn't turned up until now.

  Environment

  Nov 21, 2023
  
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• Manitoba Hydro, Parks Canada tackle invasive threat of zebra mussels

  Manitoba Hydro is dealing with a plague of zebra mussels covering some of its generating stations, and will spend millions this summer in an effort to curtail the invasive species.

  Environment

  May 9, 2023
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• Clear Lake to be monitored for invasive species as precaution, Parks Canada says

  Parks Canada said this doesn't mean zebra mussels have been found in the park, but it is an early warning sign.

  Environment

  Feb 16, 2023
• Parks Canada looks at spearfishing as a way to evict invasive species from Clear Lake

  The spearfishing research is part of an effort to clear out an invasive species, the smallmouth bass, which isn't usually found in Manitoba.

  Environment

  Jul 15, 2022
• Parkland region hammered with snow by second Colorado low this month

  It only took a matter of hours before power was knocked out and highways were closed, when a snow storm rolled into the Riding Mountain National Park area Saturday night.

  Weather

  Apr 24, 2022
• Summer tourist town in Riding Mountain National Park to be hit with more snow

  Riding Mountain National Park is expected to be one of the hardest hit communities by a second Colorado Low this weekend. 

  Weather

  Apr 22, 2022
• March staycations very popular in Manitoba, despite loosened restrictions

  With restrictions loosening, Manitoba's tourism industry doesn't appear to be concerned about families choosing international travel over a staycation.

  Canada

  Mar 3, 2022
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• Garbage-free national parks keep unwelcome visitors away: Parks Canada

  Riding Mountain, like many parks across the province, has seen an increase in the number of visitors as COVID-19 restrictions become looser.

  Environment

  Jul 14, 2021
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• The best, little-known summer staycation spots in Manitoba – according to 680 CJOB’s Greg Mackling

  This is the summer of staying at home, but that doesn't mean you can't explore your own backyard.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 31, 2020