Complete ban on ALL motorized 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.
Any fire not contained within a CSA certified fire pit or outdoor solid fuel appliances, are not allowed!
Fires in certified appliances ARE permitted, but only if: Used according to manufacturer’s guidelines and used safely and legally within municipal and provincial regulations. Even with certified appliances, burning is discouraged when wind speeds exceed 25km/h.
As a further wildfire prevention measure, 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. Failure to comply with the listed restrictions may result in prosecution under the Manitoba Wildfires Act with fines of up to $100,000 depending on the severity of the offence.
Under the advice of the Government of Manitoba Wildfire Information website, Fire Bulletin #3 (May 8, 2025), There is a complete ban on ALL motorized 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. Any fire not contained within a CSA certified fire pit or outdoor solid fuel appliances, are not allowed! Fires in certified appliances ARE permitted, but only if: Used according to manufacturer’s guidelines; Used safely and legally within municipal and provincial regulations; and, even with certified appliances, burning is discouraged when wind speeds exceed 25km/h. As a further wildfire prevention measure, burn permits will not be issued until fire danger conditions improve. Further restrictions may be implemented if the fire danger levels increase, or conditions change significantly. Failure to comply with the listed restrictions may result in prosecution under the Manitoba Wildfires Act with fines of up to $100,000 depending on the severity of the offence.