Sandy Lake Water Protection Working Group Incorporated

04/22/2026

2026 OBOL Program

Registration provides registrants with:

~General membership in Sandy Lake Water Protection Working Group Inc.
~Participation in Annual General Meeting of SL-WPWG Inc each July.
~Opportunity to participate in planning and delivery of water quality program activities.
~Opportunity to promote the 2026 OBOL program by attaching stickers to each watercraft
registered and provide visual recognition by AIS Inspectors.

Annual Watercraft Registration Fees 2026 (payments with debit or credit card preferred)
~Trailered Watercraft - Ski boat, fishing boat, wake boat, sea doo $20 ea.
~Non-Trailered Watercraft - Canoe, kayak, paddle board $5 ea.

No Inspection & Registration Blitz at Sandy Lake for 2026
This year we will not be holding an Inspection & Registration Blitz. In 2025, we did hold one but the turnout was extremely low because most trailered watercraft wanting to use Sandy Lake were registered from the previous year and were secured to their trailer with a OBOL security tie.

On May 4th 2026, the gates around Sandy Lake will be locked and we will begin inspecting watercraft at the Main Street Boat Launch.

~If your watercraft was registered in the Sandy Lake OBOL Program last year and is attached to its trailer with an intact OBOL cable tie, you can register for the 2026 program at the Main Street Boat Launch during our regular hours of operation. There is no need to have your watercraft inspected.

~For other watercraft, present a clean, drained, and DRY watercraft for AIS inspection at the Main Street Boat Launch. The inspection fee is $20 and can be used to join the OBOL Program if your watercraft passes the inspection.

~For watercraft registered in the 2026 OBOL Program: Present the watercraft with the 2026 OBOL Program cable tie intact and attached to its trailer. An AIS Inspector will remove the cable tie and clear you to launch without an inspection. A new cable tie will be used to reattach your watercraft to its trailer on exiting Sandy Lake.

Cable tie removal and reattached:

~Main Street Boat Launch by Sandy Lake AIS Watercraft Inspectors
~At Ed-Venture Bay by Jon Misanchuk for his patrons only
~At West Bend by Barry Burton – (2️⃣0️⃣4️⃣) 5️⃣8️⃣6️⃣-2️⃣4️⃣6️⃣0️⃣ or (2️⃣0️⃣4️⃣) 7️⃣2️⃣4️⃣-0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣2️⃣

04/22/2026

We are in need of volunteers to help out with AIS Boat Inspections in May and September to back-fill for our summer students.
FREE TRAINING for all volunteers.
Training scheduled for Saturday, May 2 at Sandy Lake Fire Hall 9 AM to 4 PM
Please email [email protected] with any questions and to sign up.

03/26/2026

There is only one position left for this summer!

02/07/2026

***This position has been filled***

The Sandy Lake Water Protection Working Group is seeking applications for a Manager for the Watercraft Inspection Station for the 2026 summer season. 

One position (FT) is available for youth ages 19-29 (Manitoba Green Team) from May 15 – September 29, 2026. (Consideration will be given to university students returning to their studies in Sept)

Duties - Managing the inspection station operations and staff (up to 5) including:

- Working with the water protection board of directors and staff to fulfill the initiatives of the inspection station
- Staff Scheduling, supervision and support where required
- Data and financial management and record keeping,
- Inspection of watercraft

The watercraft inspectors play an important role in protecting Sandy Lake from aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) by:

- Inspecting watercraft and water-related equipment
- Communicating and educating boaters on the AIS program and requirements
- Promoting and educating the public to reduce the spread of AIS
- Recording statistical information and database entry

Applicants will require strong leadership, financial, organizational and communication skills, experience working with the public and the ability to work alone is an asset. Supervisory experience is an asset.
Training will be provided.
Hours will include daytime, evening, weekends and statutory holidays.

Please send resume and cover letter to Allison - [email protected]

02/07/2026

The Sandy Lake Water Protection Working Group is seeking applications for Watercraft Inspectors for the 2026 summer season. 

Up to four positions (PT-FT) are available for youth ages 16-29 (Manitoba Green Team) from June 1 – September 29, 2026. 

Various positions (casual/pt) for people 30+ and Seniors

Duties:The watercraft inspectors play an important role in protecting Sandy Lake from aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) by:
- Inspecting watercraft and water-related equipment
- Communicating and educating boaters on the AIS program and requirements
- Promoting and educating the public to reduce the spread of AIS
- Recording statistical information and database entry

Applicants will require strong organizational and communication skills, experience working with the public and the ability to work alone is an asset.
Training will be provided.Hours will include daytime, evening, weekends and statutory holidays.

Please send resume and cover letter to Allison - [email protected]

09/09/2025

Congratulations to all of the winners in this year's draw!
A huge thank you to everyone who purchased tickets in support of water protection.

09/07/2025

The Sandy Lake Water Protection Working Group would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who supported the Love our Lake social last weekend.
Thank you to all who donated (see below), everyone who attended the event and everyone who participated in the OBOL program!

Our Sponsors;
Brandon Business Interiors (BBI)
Reesors Jewellers
Precision Toyota Scott Ball
Circle B Fitness
Livingstone Landscaping
Hairtakers
Alex Burr Family
Todd Kokorudz
Pryme - Chris Little
Contour Construction Jordan Moffat
Leech Printing
Accent Stripping Al & Lorie Grebinski
Stacey Dittmer
MB Hydro
Super Thrifty
Adamik Frumen
Vint's Castle Cottage Kathy Vint
Heritage Co-op - Sandy Lake Cindy Wozney
Sandy Lake Hardware Emile Barr
Hair at the Lake Debbie Noonan
Sandy Lake Golf Course
Just Jo's
Sunrise Credit Union Sandy Lake
Mitch's Jumbo Crawlers - Mitch and Joyce Yarych
Municipality of Harrison Park
Stool Bus - Neil Noonan
Action Power - Brandon
C&C Rentals
Lions' Campground
Edventrue Bay Campground
Aurora TV's
Rona - Karissa Campbell
Obermiers
Daryl Barr - Outdoor Outfitters
Remax Kyle Jones
Chuck & Judy Judd Family
FUNN Motorsports

09/07/2025

The inspection station is being staffed by volunteers on weekdays.
Please call the number posted in the window and someone will be happy to open the launch.

08/29/2025

TOMRROW!
Get your tickets ASAP
contact Val Wyness 204-330-3041

"LOVE OUT LAKE"

Sandy Lake Water Protection Working Group End of Season Party

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
North Hall , Sandy Lake (Jct Hwy 250 / Rd 105N)

• Elimination Draw will pay out $4,000 to 17 winners.
• Silent auction items will sell to highest bidders.
• Door Prizes drawn during evening.
• 50/50 Draw, Enjoy Cash Bar, Lunch, and Dance to the “Codgadoors”.
Lets C-e-l-e-b-r-a-t-e!

Ticket Price - $20

Tickets are available at Sunrise Credit Union in Sandy Lake.
Get your tickets before they sell out.

08/25/2025

"LOVE OUT LAKE"

Sandy Lake Water Protection Working Group End of Season Party

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
North Hall , Sandy Lake (Jct Hwy 250 / Rd 105N)

• Elimination Draw will pay out $4,000 to 17 winners.
• Silent auction items will sell to highest bidders.
• Door Prizes drawn during evening.
• 50/50 Draw, Enjoy Cash Bar, Lunch, and Dance to the “Codgadoors”.
Lets C-e-l-e-b-r-a-t-e!

Ticket Price - $20

Tickets are available at Sunrise Credit Union in Sandy Lake.
Get your tickets before they sell out.