Matlock Fire / North Hall - Rm of St. Andrews Fire Department

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE:
Please be advised that the Rural Municipality of St. Andrews passed the following resolution at a special meeting of council on June 10th, 2026, at 11:00 AM declaring a local state of emergency:

WHEREAS the Rural Municipality of St. Andrews is experiencing unprecedented overland flooding and power outages which constitutes a present or imminent threat to property, the environment, and the safety and welfare of the residents;

AND WHEREAS immediate action is required to mitigate the effects of this disaster;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 11(1) of The Emergency Measures Act (C.C.S.M. c. E80), the Council of the Rural Municipality of St. Andrews hereby declares a State of Local Emergency for the entire municipality;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this declaration shall exist for a period of 14 days from the date of this resolution, unless terminated earlier or extended by further resolution of Council.

At this time the RM is assessing the area and will provide further updates. If you have a local emergency, please contact our emergency phone line at: 204-904-9286. If it is a life threatening matter, always call 911.

We ask our residents to continue to submit service tracker requests to be monitored: https://www.rmofstandrews.com/p/service-requests

06/10/2026

Area update:

There is a downed power line between Daniel and Elm. Power is off for some residents.

South of Matlock road and Gimli road is flooded all through Hector, Mansfield, Joffre and Victoria.

To the north, Quartermile Rd access from Churchill rd is flooded.

McKenzie road from Pilatski road to Thomas road has spots of washout and over the road flooding.

Whytewold road/ Hwy 225 and highway 9 intersection has surface flooding

On Gimli road south of Chalet Beach road some areas have been washed out and some still have flooding over the road

Pike road is inaccessible to the west from highway 9 from over the road flooding.

Highway 9 just south of Pike road has over the road flooding, drive cautiously.

Crew is on scene near elm and members are scouting the area.

06/04/2026

Rest in peace Chief

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our Fire Chief John Sparham.

Our department is grieving the loss of a respected leader, mentor, and friend who dedicated himself to serving our community through both our volunteer fire department and the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service.

We extend our deepest condolences to Chief Sparham’s family, friends, crews, and colleagues during this difficult time. We ask that you keep them, and our department members, in your thoughts as we mourn this tremendous loss.

Chief Sparham’s service and dedication will not be forgotten.

Information regarding memorial and funeral arrangements will be shared as it becomes available and with the family’s consent.

06/02/2026

In case you missed it, here's a look at our forecast map for today's storms. The strong severe thunderstorms are expected to impact parts of Westman and the Parkland Region, and eastward into the Pembina Valley and Interlake Region.

We've already seen some storms develop, but things should really fire up in the next couple of hours and last into the evening. We're looking at a threat of large hail, damaging wind gusts, heavy downpours, and even a tornado today!

For more details, you can check out our full forecast at: https://instantweatherinc.com/article/manitoba/2026/6/2/thunderstorms

As we mentioned earlier, we will definitely be going live later to cover the storms so be sure to stay tuned!

- Alannah

05/29/2026

To add to the heat, the crew has been out three times today for various calls.

We are currently on scene putting out an unattended grassfire.

Reminder to our residents within the Municipality, we do have a Burn Bylaw (by-law 4255) that states when/where a burn permit is required and the conditions for having an open air fire.

“5. BURNING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
THAT no person shall start an Open Air Fire within the boundaries of the Rural Municipality of St. Andrews, during the Wildfire Season without first obtaining a Burning Permit from the Rural Municipality of St. Andrews or from one of its designated Officers.

All burning within the municipality shall be subject to the conditions and provisions of The Wildfires Act, and the Manitoba Crop Burning Residue Burning Regulation - MR 77/93, including but not limited to, the following conditions, and those conditions specifically set out within the Burning Permit.

a) Any Open Air Fire shall be supervised by the owner or occupier of the land, or a person authorized by the owner or occupier of the land.

b) No person shall start an Open Air Fire on any land without taking sufficient precautions that are reasonably necessary to protect persons and the property of others from the fire.

c) No person shall start an Open Air Fire unless all precautions are taken to ensure that the fire can be kept under control, or when weather conditions are conducive to a fire burning out of control.

d) No person shall cause an Open Air Fire to be started in order to guard property; clear land or burn debris; burn crop, stubble or grass; unless the land on which the fire is started is completely surrounded by a fire guard consisting of:

i) Astrip of land free of flammable material, or of sufficient width to control the fire
by natural or man-made barriers, water, or
ili) by a combination of (i) and (ii).

e) The smoke from an Open Air Fire shall not pose unreasonable hazard to the health of any person or reduce the visibility on any road or highway.

A sufficient water supply and means of fire suppression capable of extinguishing the Open Air Fire based on its fuel loading and size shall be available on site.

g) All fires must be extinguished when unsupervised.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Authority may issue a permit permitting fires that would otherwise contravene the provisions of the By-Law subject to such conditions, as the Authority shall, in their sole discretion deem appropriate, subject only to the direction of the Council of the Rural Municipality of St. Andrews.”

Below is a link to the current By-law

05/15/2026

This morning we’ve received a few back to back calls for Grass fires, Hydro pole fires and trees on lines. 🔥

We advise all to avoid unnecessary fires today with the high winds and to keep an eye out for falling branches, trees and debris.

Keep your head on a swivel and an eye out for emergency vehicles today, lights and sirens mean that the trucks are on their way to a call!

Stay safe out there!

05/14/2026

WIND WARNINGS (YELLOW LEVEL) HAVE BEEN EXPANDED EASTWARD TO INCLUDE THE CITY OF WINNIPEG...

INFO:

9:41 AM CDT Thursday 14 May 2026

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High

--Damaging winds are expected.--

What: Widespread southerly winds of 70 km/h with gusts as high as 90 km/h this morning followed by westerly winds of 70 km/h with gusts as high as 90 km/h this afternoon.

Where: Southern Manitoba

When: Through the day today until this evening.

Additional information:
A strong low pressure system over central Saskatchewan will lead to severe southerly wind gusts this morning followed by even stronger westerly wind gusts this afternoon. In addition to strong winds, drier areas may see restricted visibilities in blowing dust.

Local utility outages are possible. High-sided vehicles will be pushed around by the wind. Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is possible.

Secure loose objects.

Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected], call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using .

05/05/2026

Join Our Team 🚨🚒

The Matlock Fire Hall / Rm of St. Andrews Fire Department – North Hall is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Paid On-Call Firefighters and Emergency Medical Responders (EMR).
This is a demanding but rewarding role requiring commitment, discipline, and the ability to perform in high-pressure environments. We are looking for individuals who take pride in serving their community and being part of a strong, dependable team.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must:
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Be medically and physically fit for firefighting duties
(Doctor’s Certificate required)

Applicants must be able to Provide:
o Driver’s License Abstract
o Criminal Record Check
o Child Abuse Registry Check

Applicants must be able to obtain:
o Class 4 Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement
o Level 1 Firefighter Certification
o CPR and First Aid Certification

EMR Applicants:
• Must hold current EMR certification and licensure with the College of Paramedics of Manitoba

Additional Requirements
• Must live within a reasonable response distance from the fire hall located at 108 Grant Avenue in Matlock
• Must be available for daytime, evening, and weekend responses
• Must demonstrate a high level of commitment to training and certification
• Must work effectively in a team-focused environment
Performance Expectations
• Minimum 80% attendance at scheduled bi-weekly training – (26 bi-weekly training nights per year)
• Approximately 50% call response rate
• Successful completion of a fitness assessment
• Applicant will remain on probation until completion of Level 1 Firefighter Certification

What We’re Looking For
• Reliable and disciplined individuals
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Commitment to continuous improvement

How to Apply:

To apply online complete the Application form and send to our email at [email protected]

https://standrews2022.municipalwebsites.ca/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Files¤tFolder=%2F&hash=c245c263ce0eced480effe66bbede6b4d46c15ae&fileName=FIRE%20DEPT_%20APPLICATION%20FORM.pdf

Paper applications can be picked up at the Matlock Village Junction or the Fire Hall and Submit by email or in person at the pickup locations.

12/16/2025

8:47a FLASH FREEZE WARNING (YELLOW LEVEL) ISSUED by Environment Canada

DATE: Tuesday, December 16, 2025

(Locations listed below description)

A rapid drop in temperature will cause wet or slushy surfaces to suddenly freeze. Locations: Portions of southern Manitoba. Time span: This morning through to this evening. Remarks: After mild temperatures and some rainfall with melting snow, a strong cold front will bring a very rapid drop in temperatures beginning this morning over Southwestern Manitoba, and by this evening over the Red River Valley and southeastern Manitoba.roads and walkways may quickly become icy and slippery. Be very careful if walking or driving. Flash freeze warnings are issued when temperatures are expected to rapidly drop below zero, causing water from rain or melted snow to quickly freeze on streets and sidewalks. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected], call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on x using . For more information about the alerting program, please visit: Https://www.Canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.end/paspc

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