October 15, 2021
Safety Alerts
Bear Lake Trail Closure
Manitoba Parks has announced that the Bear Lake Trail will be closed effective today, Friday October 15/21 due to trail hazards. Please respect the closure and do not cross the barricades.
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August 19, 2021
Safety Alerts
Fire Restrictions Lifted – Effective August 20
With the forecast for significant rainfall to arrive over most parts of Manitoba in the coming days, the Manitoba Wildfire Service advises that current fire and travel restrictions can be lifted in most areas. Manitobans are reminded there are still some areas where the risk of wildfire may still exist even after the rain, therefore […]
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August 13, 2021
Safety Alerts
Drinking Water Quality Advisories (Dorothy / Nutimik / Otter Falls)
Manitoba Health has recently issued drinking water advisories for Dorothy Lake, Nutimik Lake and Otter Falls Campground. Recent testing shows manganese levels above the Canadian Drinking Water guideline of 0.12 mg/L. Manganese is a naturally occurring element in groundwater. Small amounts of manganese are needed by the human body to be healthy. Increased manganese levels […]
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August 12, 2021
Safety Alerts
Fire Bulletin August 12th – Restrictions Continue
The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises that although there have been some recent improvements in weather conditions in parts of Manitoba, the fire danger levels remain high for the upcoming weekend. Fire and travel restrictions will continue. Outdoor Burning All provincial burning permits remain cancelled provincewide and new permits will not be issued until conditions improve. […]
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August 6, 2021
Safety Alerts
Fire Bulletin August 6th – Restrictions Continue
The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises that although there have been some recent improvements in weather conditions in parts of Manitoba, the fire danger levels remain high and some increased restrictions are required. These changes to fire and travel restrictions are being implemented, effective immediately. Outdoor Burning All provincial burning permits remain cancelled provincewide and new […]
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July 29, 2021
Safety Alerts
Fire Bulletin # 19 – Ongoing Resrictions
July 29, 2021 FIRE BULLETIN #19 Please note the Whiteshell is in Area 2 The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises that with some improvements in weather conditions in northern Manitoba, there will be a gradual lifting of some fire and travel restrictions. However, the south and central regions of the province still face high to extreme fire […]
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July 23, 2021
Safety Alerts
FIRE BULLETIN #18 – Lifting of some Restrictions
July 22, 2021 FIRE BULLETIN #18 The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises that thanks to recent rainfall in some areas of the province, there will be a gradual lifting of some fire and travel restrictions. However, some areas of the province still face high to extreme fire danger levels. These changes to fire Outdoor Burning All […]
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July 22, 2021
Safety Alerts
Drone Use near Forest Fires
Manitoba Parks reminds us that the use of drones near forest fires is prohibited by Transport Canada and is subject to fines and jail. Drones can interfere with aircraft working on the emergency response and a collision could have serious consequences or even lead to a crash. Water bombers and helicopters are unable to work […]
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