Rain last weekend has prompted several municipalities in southern Manitoba to lift their fire bans.

There is no longer a fire ban in place within the Rural Municipalities of Hanover and La Broquerie.

In the RM of Piney, both the burn ban and the state of local emergency have been lifted.

The RM of Ste. Anne has announced that effective Friday morning at six o'clock, they will be changing to a Level One Burn Ban, which means there are no restrictions.

And, in Steinbach, fires within fire pits are now permitted again. Steinbach Fire Chief Kel Toews would like to thank everyone for their cooperation during the recent dry conditions.

Meanwhile, the forecast for Steinbach is calling for a dry stretch the next five days, with the exception of Saturday, when periods of rain are expected.

Level 2 Fire Bans are still in effect for the following municipalities:

  • De Salaberry
  • Ritchot
  • Stuartburn