All,

I am not aware that we have anyone who is planning to burn stubble but just in case, please see the notice below regarding a fire ban in southern Manitoba.

Paul

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From: Dean Agriculture <agdean@umanitoba.ca>
Date: Tue, May 3, 2016 at 4:24 PM
Subject: FW: Wildfire Season Preparedness - Municipal Burning Ban Reporting. Province Advises Burning Permits Cancelled in Western, Central, Eastern Manitoba
To: Alvin Iverson <Alvin.Iverson@umanitoba.ca>, Tracy Gilson <Tracy.Gilson@umanitoba.ca>
Cc: Fouad Daayf <Fouad.Daayf@umanitoba.ca>, Paul Bullock <Paul.Bullock@umanitoba.ca>

Hello Alvin and Tracy – we just received notice from the Office of the Fire Commissioner that no burns are permitted in southern Manitoba municipalities. Just passing it on to you. Thanks

Karin Wittenberg PhD, PAg

Dean, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

257 Agriculture Building

University of Manitoba

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2

Ph: (204) 474-9380

Cell: (204) 294-7036

Email: agdean@umanitoba.ca

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From: John Dodd
Sent: May-03-16 3:49 PM
To: Karin Wittenberg
Subject: FW: Wildfire Season Preparedness - Municipal Burning Ban Reporting. Province Advises Burning Permits Cancelled in Western, Central, Eastern Manitoba

Hi Karin,

Here is the information from the Office of the Fire Commissioner and Province of Manitoba.

Thanks,

John Dodd

Fire Safety Consultant

Environmental Health & Safety Office

191 Extended Education Complex

University of Manitoba

Cell: 204-290-4631

Office: 204-474-9083

Email: john.dodd@umanitoba.ca

From: Alan Scott
Sent: May-03-16 3:39 PM
To: John Dodd; Joey Bellino; Shannon Boychuk
Subject: FW: Wildfire Season Preparedness - Municipal Burning Ban Reporting. Province Advises Burning Permits Cancelled in Western, Central, Eastern Manitoba

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Subject: Wildfire Season Preparedness - Municipal Burning Ban Reporting. Province Advises Burning Permits Cancelled in Western, Central, Eastern Manitoba

Reeves/Mayors, Fire Chiefs, CAOs, and Municipal Emergency Coordinators,

The Province issues burning bans and restrictions to deal with areas of the province that are under its jurisdiction: parks, Crown Lands, etc. Municipalities establish their own policies and issue burning bans to cover municipal land. Municipalities have the ability to enact a burning ban through council resolutions and should have a bylaw to enable this. Here are some examples: http://www.firecomm.gov.mb.ca/support_bylaws.html

Also, from the Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC):

In order to track fire protection efforts across the province, OFC asks that all municipalities inform the OFC immediately at firecomm@gov.mb.ca when burn bans are put in place. We also ask that changes to the status of the burning ban be reported. This enables province-wide burning ban restrictions to be displayed so all Manitobans and key stakeholders can track restrictions in all areas of the province.

For your awareness and for the information of the general public, the following website displays burning ban information:

http://www.gov.mb.ca/wildfire/burn_conditions.html

http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/fire/Restrictions/index.html

Manitoba Media Bulletin

May 2, 2016

Province Advises Burning Permits Cancelled
in Western, Central, Eastern Manitoba

Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship advises current dry conditions along with above average temperatures and increasing winds are pushing the fire danger to high in some areas of the province.

New burning permits will not be issued for the central and eastern regions of Manitoba, as well as areas in western Manitoba. Any permits that have been issued are now cancelled.

This affects areas are from the United States border in the south, through the Interlake to Gypsumville and Berens River in the north and east to the Ontario border. In western Manitoba, this includes the Turtle Mountain and Spruce Woods provincial park areas, as well as the west shore of Lake Winnipegosis to the Saskatchewan border, including the Duck Mountains and Porcupine Hills, and north to Overflowing River.

Officials noted people should always check with their local municipality for any additional burning restrictions.

Campfires are allowed within enclosed, approved firepits.

The department requires a permit for any burning, including crop residue, within burning permit areas between April 1 and Nov. 15 of each year. Specific information regarding burning permit areas is available through local Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship offices.

Many hunters, fishers and outdoor enthusiasts are actively enjoying the outdoors, raising the danger of accidental, human-caused fires. Travellers, hikers and hunters, and anyone in wooded and grassland areas, are encouraged to be careful around any potential fire sources until current conditions subside.

All-terrain vehicle riders are advised to stay on developed trails, stop frequently to check areas around the engine and exhaust for debris, and carefully dispose of any debris found. They are also asked to carry a small shovel, axe and fire extinguisher on their vehicles at all times.

Fires can be reported to Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship by calling 1-800-782-0076 (toll-free). Further information is available at local department district offices or online at www.gov.mb.ca/wildfire.

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