Public Notice: Update on Local Restrictions and Burn Permits
Level 1:LowRisk. No Ban in Place.
There are no current burn or travel restrictions in place currently. However, burning permits are required for outdoor fires set within the burn permit area. **As of April 2026, a fire permit is now required for all burn barrel fires**
Permits can be acquired at our office Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Burn permits may be cancelled or restricted at short notice if fire danger conditions require.
You do not need a fire permit for the following:
Enclosed fire pits, fire bowls, and chimineas that include a:
o Spark arrestor
o Grille or mesh covering all openings
Solid fuel burning appliances such as:
o Charcoal barbecues
o Smokers
✅ Important:
All outdoor fires must always be under constant supervision.
For each new burn, a new burn permit must be acquired from the office.
With the exception of bonfires and barbeques, burning shall be restricted to daytime hours.
For the use of fireworks, please contact the R.M of Cornwallis Office for more information.
Exercise caution when outdoors.
Prevent equipment caused wildfires: * Keep machinery clean and in good repair. Avoid driving/parking in long cured grass.
Temporary Dyke Closure at Grand Valley Road for Flood Protection Work
Cornwallis, MB - Grand Valley residents be advised that the City of Brandon placed a temporary dyke closure on the west side of the Grand Valley Road (PR 459) and 18th Street (PTH 10) intersection is required based on current Provincial flood forecasts. Work will begin in the morning of July 2nd as part of ongoing and progressive flood mitigation efforts. Motorists and pedestrians are encouraged to use caution and patience around the work zone and obey all posted signage.
The work is being carried out by Alternative Landscaping Ltd. and is expected to be completed between Thursday, July 2nd and Friday July 3rd. Residents are asked to be patient as crews work to safely and efficiently complete the project.
During the temporary dyke closure, traffic will be detoured using 34th Street North. The RM encourages drives to plan accordingly and allow for additional travel time.
Be advised to stay off the dyke system and away from closed trails, parks, and riverbank areas. High water levels, fast-moving currents, erosion, and unstable ground conditions can create significant safety hazards. Residents are asked to respect all signage, barricades, and direction from emergency personnel and RM and City staff.
Also be aware that emergency response times will increase due to closure as they will have to access the area from the north.
Contact: Reeve Mike Waddell (reeve@gov.cornwallis.mb.ca) or CAO Teri Scaife (cao@gov.cornwallis.mb.ca)
