May 29, 2025 - Level 3: High Risk. Complete Fire Ban
Complete ban on ALL motorized back-country vehicles, including ATVs, at all hours within the municipality.
ALL forms of burning are strictly prohibited within the Municipality during this time. This includes, but is not limited to, fireworks; and, the burning of grass, leaves, crop residue, and bushes.
During the provincial state of emergency, burning in approved fire pits is also PROHIBITED!
Exercise caution when outdoors. Prevent equipment caused wildfires: * Keep machinery clean and in good repair. Avoid driving/parking in long cured grass.
As a further wildfire prevention measure, ALL municipal burn permits are cancelled and will not be issued until fire danger conditions improve. Further restrictions may be implemented if the fire danger levels increase, or conditions change significantly.
PROVINCE-WIDE STATE OF EMERGENCY & COMPLETE FIRE BAN
"The Manitoba government is declaring a provincewide state of emergency under the Emergency Measures Act, Premier Wab Kinew and Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor, minister responsible for the Emergency Measures Organization, declared based on the recommendation from Manitoba’s wildfire and emergency management officials.
“With the wildfires in northern Manitoba intensifying, our government has triggered a provincewide state of emergency to help us through this crisis,” said Kinew. “The safety of Manitobans is, and will always be, our number one priority.”
The state of emergency is initially in effect for 30 days once issued and may be extended if necessary. This ensures federal, provincial and local resources can be delivered in a coordinated response to help protect Manitobans, noted the premier." - Province of Manitoba Wildfire Bulletin May 28, 2025
