June 3, 2021
Safety Alerts
Fire Restrictions Reinstated – Manitoba Fire Bulletin #14
Note Whiteshell is Area 2 with Level 1 restrictions at this time. FIRE BULLETIN #14 The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises that due to continued dry conditions and predicted hot weather, burning permits will only be issued to essential burning, for rural municipalities, industrial operations and agriculture. All other burning permits will be restricted immediately in […]
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May 21, 2021
Safety Alerts
Practise Social Distancing at Parks, Campgrounds and Cottages as Camping Season Begins
May 21, 2021 Manitoba Media Bulletin REMINDER: ONLY HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS AT CAMPSITES; PRACTISE SOCIAL DISTANCING AT PARKS, CAMPGROUNDS AND COTTAGES AS CAMPING SEASON BEGINS As Manitobans prepare to enjoy the May long weekend, it is important to remember that anyone heading to provincial parks, campgrounds or cottages should continue to practise social distancing and follow […]
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May 20, 2021
Safety Alerts
May 20 Afternoon Wildfire Update
6:30 pm Update from Fire Bulletin # 11 Campfires are allowed from 8 pm to 8 am in a fire pit. Backcountry travel bans remain in place, Trails and water routes are still closed. Motorized backcountry travel, including with ATVs and other off-road vehicles, is prohibited unless under the authority of a travel permit Camping […]
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May 20, 2021
Safety Alerts
May 20 Morning Wildfire Update
8:30 AM update Some rain was received yesterday evening and overnight. Conservation and Climate are assessing the conditions. Highway 307 has been reopened. The latest Natural Resources Canada Map gives us an idea of the location and size of the 2 fires at 8:30 AM. There are no hot spots near Sailing Lake. The […]
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May 19, 2021
Safety Alerts
May 19 Afternoon Wildfire Update
The latest Natural Resources Canada Map gives us an idea of the location and size of the 2 fires at 6:30 PM. There are new hot spots (circled) near Sailing Lake 3:00 PM Update from Manitoba Fire Bulleting # 10 Fire EA043 Toniata / Whiteshell Provincial Park – Crews continue to make good progress and […]
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May 19, 2021
Safety Alerts
May 19 Morning Wildfire Update
11:00 AM Update Manitoba Parks has confirmed the following and will report again this afternoon. Whitemouth Bog Fire – Fire is showing signs of cooling, six crews on the fire today. PTH 307 will remain closed for today with ongoing re-assessment based on fire activity. Sailing Lake Fire – Six crews working the fire. No […]
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May 18, 2021
Safety Alerts
May 18 Evening Wildfire Update
Manitoba Parks has provided the following update as of 8:30 PM The Whitemouth Bog continues to burn, one water bomber is currently working the fire, along with crews. PTH 307 will remain closed tonight. Parks staff carried out proactive messaging to be ready for possible evacuation to cottages/campers in the area. The Sailing Lake Fire […]
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May 18, 2021
Safety Alerts
Florence, Nora Lakes & Ophir Fire Update
As of the afternoon of May 18, there is a fire near Ophir and Nora Lake. Please leave immediately if you are in the area. Conservation is NOT letting anyone in to area unless they are there to pick someone up. The fire is currently west of North Cross Lake. See Natural Resources Canada Map […]
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