Big news for evacuees from Cranberry Portage who will finally get to return home on Sunday with more information available in this press release from the RM of Kelsey.

 

Residents of Cranberry Portage

Please be advised that the Manitoba Wildfire Service has indicated that they will be allowing a full re-entry to the evacuated areas for fire WE010 (Cranberry Portage) beginning at 10AM on Sunday, May 19th.

*** IT WILL NOT HAPPEN SOONER ***

*** NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED ***

Please note that the evacuation order remains in place up until that time.

We have a Wildfire Evacuation Re-entry Checklist and a Guide to Evacuation Re-entry available in the Rendezvous room at the Wescana.

We will continue to update as the situation evolves and we get more information.

 

Residents of Wanless

Manitoba Wildfire Service has held the fire (WE011) and changed its status from Out Of Control to Being Held. The forecast for the next 24 hours looks favourable, with more rain.

Since we are just starting our wildfire season, we advise residents to keep their 72-hour plan in mind throughout the season.

To report a wildfire, call 911 or the TIP line (toll-free) at 1-800-782-0076