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Large plume of smoke could be seen for miles around the Blumenort area Wednesday afternoon
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Large plume of smoke could be seen for miles around the Blumenort area Wednesday afternoon
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Due to poor ventilation conditions, crop residue burning is NOT authorized—except by permit—in all municipalities and zones across Manitoba from August 18-20
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From Friday, August 1, 2025 to Saturday, November 15, 2025, crop residue burning is NOT authorized—except by permit—in the following municipalities:

  • Rosser

  • Headingley

  • St. François Xavier

  • Cartier

  • Macdonald

  • Ritchot

  • Taché

  • Springfield

  • East St. Paul

  • West St. Paul

🌫️ Temporary Province-Wide Ban

Due to poor ventilation conditions, crop residue burning is NOT authorized—except by permit—in all municipalities and zones across Manitoba from:

  • Monday, August 18, 2025 through

  • Wednesday, August 20, 2025

📞 Burning Permit Information

To apply for a burning permit, contact:

  • Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources

    • Phone: 204-745-5646

    • Toll-Free: 1-800-265-1233

Permits are required for burning in designated “Burning Permit Areas.” For burning within the City of Winnipeg, permits must be obtained from the City of Winnipeg. Please consult your local RM office for additional restrictions.

🌙 Year-Round Nighttime Ban

Nighttime burning of crop residues is prohibited year-round.

✅ Safe Burning Practices

If burning is permitted, the following safety measures must be followed:

  • Adequate fire-guarding

  • Proper supervision

  • No smoke obscuring public roadways

  • No smoke causing issues for neighboring residents

🌾 Consider Alternatives

Before burning, explore alternative uses for your straw. Visit the Hay and Straw Listing Service on the Government of Manitoba website:http://web31.gov.mb.ca/HayListClntExtrnl/

Caution is strongly advised when burning crop residues.

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