Monthly Archives: August 2017


Fire Rating ( Sandilands Provincial forest ) Aug31 2017

Currently the fire rating for Sandilands Provincial forest posted at the Marchand Park is at Moderate , however the fire rating posted at the Sprague Conservation office is at Very High. I would aspect the rating for the Sandilands Forest will change soon to a higher rating with the hot dry and windy weather as […]


Fire Bulletin #7 Aug 31 2017

August 31, 2017 FIRE BULLETIN #7 – – – Elevated Wildfire Conditions Continue Manitoba Sustainable Development and the Office of the Fire Commissioner advise that hot, dry and windy conditions continue, resulting in elevated wildfire danger levels in many areas of the province.  Fire crews from Northwest Territories and Minnesota, along with water bombers from […]


Trail conditions Aug 31 2017

Currently the Little Bigfoot Trail is in good overall condition and is clear of any hazards. Due to the dry summer we have had some areas dry up very well and a few areas where soft spots off sandy soil that have appeared. We hope to address these areas before the season is over. It is […]


Fire Bulletin #6 Aug 30 2017

August 30, 2017 FIRE BULLETIN #6 – – – Dry, Windy Weather Elevated Wildfire Conditions Manitoba Sustainable Development and the Office of the Fire Commissioner advise that hot, dry and windy conditions have elevated the wildfire danger levels in many areas of the province. As of today, there have been more than 497 fires this […]


Fire Bulletin #5 Aug 18th 2017

August 18, 2017 FIRE BULLETIN #5 – – – Manitoba Wildfire Fight Gets Additional Support With the forecast calling for continued hot weather, Manitoba Sustainable Development and the Office of the Fire Commissioner remind Manitobans that hot and dry conditions have elevated the wildfire danger levels in many areas of the province.  Manitoba Sustainable Development […]


Fire Bulletin #4 Aug 11/2017

August 11, 2017 FIRE BULLETIN #4 – – – Risk of Wildfire Remains High in Some Areas Manitoba Sustainable Development and the Office of the Fire Commissioner remind Manitobans that hot and dry conditions have elevated the wildfire danger levels in many areas of the province. As of Aug. 10, there have been more than […]


Fire Bulletin3 Aug 3 2017

FIRE BULLETIN #3 – – – Risk of Wildfire Elevated Manitoba Sustainable Development and the Office of the Fire Commissioner advise hot and dry conditions have elevated the wildfire danger levels in many areas of the province heading into the August long weekend. Manitobans are reminded to exercise extreme caution with any outdoor activities. In […]