Burn Permit Online Form

Address *
Location of burn: *
Time Period:


The applicant of this permit shall:

  • Adhere to the provisions of the WILDFIRES ACT, THE MANITOBA CONTROLLED CROP RESIDUE BURNING PROGRAM, and MUNICIPALITY OF SOURIS-GLENWOOD BY-LAWS.
  • Submit burn permits on an annual basis at minimum to [email protected] or drop off at the Municipal Office at 100 2nd Street, Souris, MB.
  • No burning to be completed prior to approval by designated employee.
  • Notification of employee signing permit of location of each burn with date and time is mandatory, contact information will be provided to the applicant by designated employee.
  • Always monitor and keep the fire under control.
  • Bear responsibility for all property damage which may result from burning done under this permit.
  • Fireguard the area as required under the terms of the Wildfires Act. (Fire is surrounded by a minimum of six-meter-wide strip of land free of inflammable material).
  • Burn during daylight hours only. Set no fires when the winds exceed 25 kilometers per hour.

Applicant Declaration

By submitting this application electronically, I declare that:

  • The information provided in this application is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge;
  • I am the property owner or a person authorized to apply for a burn permit for the subject property;
  • I understand and agree to comply with all conditions of the burn permit, applicable municipal by‑laws, and any provincial fire or safety requirements; and
  • I understand that submission of this form constitutes my legal acknowledgement and acceptance in lieu of a handwritten signature.

Permit Authorization

This application will be reviewed by the Municipality. If approved, authorization will be issued electronically and confirmation will be provided by email.
No burning is permitted until written approval is received.

Electronic Submission Notice
This application is an electronic document submitted under Manitoba’s Electronic Commerce and Information Act. Electronic submission and confirmation are deemed equivalent to handwritten signatures for the purposes of this permit.
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