Minnedosa Tribune - May 16, 2025

Minnedosa Tribune

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Early morning fun at the Minnedosa Beach’s play area is an exhilarating way to start any day, including on Friday, May 9, all thanks to the Minnedosa Beach Enhancement Committee and community support. Lasting memories are also only a splash away on many fronts, including a new splash park to open this summer, swimming, or bouncing your way to a huge splash on the water park playground located on the lake.

Burn bans currently blanket region

Local municipalities set burning rules as area could see extremely dry conditions alleviated by forecasted heavy rains

•Municipality of ClanwillianErickson: Total burn ban; no fires permitted.

•Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Ellice-Archie: Controlled burns must be reported prior to ignition.

Local municipalities are seeing a high number of fluctuating burn ban restrictions across the region, officially beginning the 2025 fire season. This trend is expected to continue into the summer months, as we entered winter under dry conditions that have persisted into spring. Although we experienced some snowfall, many areas were still affected by drought, and even with spring rainfall, the overall precipitation levels are not changing ground conditions. Local burn bans may differ significantly between municipalities. Active burn bans as of press time, which can change rapidly, are as follows:

•R.M. of Minto-Odanah: Presently there is no burn ban in effect.

•R.M. of Oakview: Total burn ban on all open fires.

•Prairie View Municipality: Total burn ban. Only designated fire pits and barbecues are allowed.

•Hamiota Municipality: Open burning of trash, grass, agricultural, or yard waste is banned; other burning is allowed.

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•R.M. of Riding Mountain West:

Total burn ban on all types of fires.

•Rossburn Municipality: Total burn ban; no fires allowed.

•Yellowhead Municipality: All outdoor grass and stubble fires are prohibited, but barbecues and fire pits are permitted.