Friends of Pioneer Bay Campground, Pinawa, MB

08/02/2025

Bear passed through 15 Miranda last night. Left us a great big "p**p".

06/06/2025

Pioneer Bay Campground co****le tournie is ????? when?

06/04/2025

06/02/2025

One of our followers suggested posting the attached list. Plain & concise language, reminding of what should be the obvious.

No list can be all inclusive but you get the point. Let's be very, very careful out there.

05/18/2025

Whiteshell, Nopiming and other eastern region provincial parks remain closed due to ongoing out-of-control wildfires. Fire bans remain in effect at all eastern and central region provincial parks. Stay up to date with these resources:

🚧 Park closures and fire restriction updates: www.manitobaparks.com
🗺️ Google Maps of active wildfires: https://bit.ly/4mg4hhf
🚗 Highway Info: www.manitoba511.ca
🌫️ Smoke forecasts: www.firesmoke.ca
🔥 MB Wildfire Information: www.manitoba.ca/wildfire

We know how much these parks mean to Manitobans. Evacuation orders and park closures are in place for your safety. Please respect all closures and avoid these areas to allow fire crews to do their work. 💚🌲

05/15/2025

May 15, 2025, 9:30am - Update on Fires in Nearby Communities:

The LGD of Pinawa continues to communicate with the Fire Chief and Municipal Emergency Coordinator and can report the following information:

- The Fire near Lac Du Bonnet appears to be stabilized and there is no current threat to Pinawa.

- There is no concern that the Whiteshell/Ontario or Bird River Fires will approach Pinawa at this time.

A Local State of Emergency has NOT been declared for the LGD of Pinawa.

The LGD of Pinawa will continue to assess the situation on an ongoing basis. We will provide updates in the morning and late afternoon.

Any significant changes to the situation and emergency procedures will be communicated immediately through Pinawa CONNECT, our website and Pinawa LGD facebook.

A few reminders:

- A Burn Ban remains in effect for the LGD of Pinawa. Absolutely no open fires and off-road vehicle travel any time.

- Smoke and air quality continue to be the current concern in Pinawa. Please take precautions to remain indoors with windows closed with air conditioning when possible.

- Drones are not permitted anywhere near the area.

- Please visit our website for more information on Emergency Preparedness and the Fire Ban

Emergency PlanThe LGD of Pinawa Emergency Plan is a document established to guide the actions of our Emergency Measures Committee.  If any emergency is declared,  the committee uses this document to coordinate how to manage the emergency based on that current situation.  During an emergency, the ...

05/14/2025

IMPORTANT:
We have just been notified by Pioneer Bay Campground management that ANY outdoor burning is banned, until further notice!
This includes, but is not limited to:
No outdoor cooking:
1) BBQ's - propane, charcoal or other flammable fuels
2) Fires - open pit or enclosed
3) Portable stoves, like Coleman etc.
4) Smokers - wood chip type

No outdoor smoking of:
1) ci******es, ci**rs, pipes
2) burnable medicinal products
3) no disposing of butts, ash, etc outdoors

FOR OUR, AND OTHERS SAFETY, WE ALL MUST ADHERE TO THIS!!!

It is very unfortunate and sad that some people have died as a result of these horrendous fires and that many people have lost their homes, cottages, and other property!

05/14/2025

Update on Fires in Nearby Communities: The LGD of Pinawa is in regular communication with the Fire Chief and Municipal Emergency Coordinator and can report that the ongoing fire near Lac Du Bonnet is currently NOT a threat to Pinawa.

A Local State of Emergency has NOT been declared for the LGD of Pinawa.

Smoke and air quality is the current concern in Pinawa. Please take precautions to remain indoors with windows closed with air conditioning when possible.

The LGD of Pinawa will continue to assess the situation on an ongoing basis. We will provide continuous daily updates in the mornings and late afternoons through CONNECT. Any significant changes to the situation and emergency procedures will be communicated immediately through Pinawa CONNECT, our website and Pinawa LGD Facebook.

Although we are not in a current State of Emergency and evacuation is not currently recommended, it is always a good precaution to prepare an emergency kit for any emergency situation. Please see the “Emergency Go Kit” link available here: https://pinawa.com/p/emergency-measures for information and a checklist on recommended items.

Emergency PlanThe LGD of Pinawa Emergency Plan is a document established to guide the actions of our Emergency Measures Committee.  If any emergency is declared,  the committee uses this document to coordinate how to manage the emergency based on that current situation.  During an emergency, the ...