CROP RESIDUE BURNING AUTHORIZATION (MR 77/93)

From Saturday, August 1, 2026 to Sunday, November 15, 2026 crop residue burning is NOT AUTHORIZED, except by permit, in the municipalities of Rosser, Headingley, St. François Xavier, Cartier, Macdonald, Ritchot, Taché, Springfield, East St. Paul and West St. Paul.

For Wednesday, September 16, 2026 through Thursday, September 17, 2026 crop residue burning is NOT AUTHORIZED in all municipalities and zones in Manitoba except by permit due to poor ventilation rate and wet conditions.

For information about applying for a burning permit, please call 204-745-5646 or 1-800-265-1233 toll free. 

Note that burning in the “Burning Permit Areas” requires a permit issued by Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources.  Permits issued by the City of Winnipeg are required for burning within the boundaries of the City.  Please consult your local RM office for any other restrictions.

Nighttime burning of crop residues is banned year-round.

Safe burning practices, including adequate fire-guarding and proper supervision, must be followed.

Smoke from any crop residue fire must NOT obscure any public roadway or create problems for neighboring residents.

Before you burn, please consider there may be alternative uses for your straw.  Please find the hay and straw listing service on the Government of Manitoba web site at http://web31.gov.mb.ca/HayListClntExtrnl/. 

Caution is advised when burning crop residues. 

Date: September 16, 2026      Manasah Mkhabela