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Effective immediately, the Thompson Fire Chief has issued a ban on all ATV and dirt bike use within the City of Thompson and surrounding areas. The action was taken to reduce the risk of wildfires amid current hot, dry conditions and follows a general fire ban implemented earlier by city authorities.
This decision comes in response to heightened safety concerns following seven intentionally set grass fires reported recently. Authorities are actively urging parents to educate children about fire risks and to report any suspicious activities promptly to the RCMP and Thompson Fire & Emergency Services.
The ban underscores the severity of wildfire threats in Northern Manitoba, with several fires already causing evacuations, including recent evacuations to Thompson from nearby communities like Lynn Lake. The City of Thompson highlights that intentionally setting fires constitutes a criminal offense under federal, provincial, and municipal laws.
Residents are advised to remain vigilant and comply strictly with the ban to ensure community safety. The ban remains in effect until further notice from city authorities.
A member of the Canadian Association of Journalists, Emma returned to core news journalism in early 2025 following a distinguished 15-year career as a content publisher and digital strategist. This background allows her to combine traditional journalistic integrity with a modern, data-driven approach to storytelling.
Emma holds a First-Class Honours degree in Business Studies from the University of Ulster and a postgraduate diploma in Accounting, providing her with a unique analytical lens when covering municipal politics, community development, and the social issues shaping Thompson, MB.
Contact her at emma@thethompsonnews.ca.
