Rural Municipality of Kelsey

08/30/2026

Public Notice
Notice of Nomination

Information regarding the upcoming 2026 General Municipal Election.

08/21/2026

Notice to residents of the R.M of Kelsey including Wanless and Cranberry Portage Areas

Please be advised that there will be increased smoke dispersion from Saskatchewan wildfires today due to prevailing wind patterns.

For real-time updates and detailed information on smoke movement, please visit the Smoke Map website at the following link:

https://firesmoke.ca/forecasts/current/

Thank you,

Lori Forbes
Municipal Emergency Coordinator
R.M. of Kelsey

Ground level concentration of particulate matter 2.5 microns and smaller (PM2.5) in units of micrograms per meter cubed (µg/m3).

08/05/2026

Application to Vote by Sealed Envelope

07/28/2026

Help Shape Childcare Infrastructure in Our Region: 3-Minute Survey

Childcare availability directly impacts local workforce stability, rural economic development, and family well-being. The Three Rivers Childcare Co-op initiative is currently gathering crucial data to build a 24/7/365 licensed childcare facility to support families across the RM of Kelsey, The Pas, and OCN.

Whether you are a parent navigating local waitlists or a community member invested in regional growth, your input is needed to help secure construction grant funding!

Take the 3-Minute Survey here: https://form.jotform.com/252173975286266

Follow project updates on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThreeRiversChildcareCoop/

07/22/2026

July 22nd, 2026 at 6:20 p.m.

🚨 SERVICE RESTORATION NOTICE 🚨

Manitoba 911 Service has been successfully restored following a service interruption outside of Winnipeg earlier today.

Both wireless and landline emergency call services are fully available again.

Thank you,
Lori Forbes, Municipal Emergency Coordinator
R.M. of Kelsey/L.U.D. of Cranberry Portage

07/22/2026

July 22nd, 2026 at 3:22 p.m.

🚨 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Please be advised that 911 services are currently UNAVAILABLE in our area due to an ongoing outage.

If you reside in the R.M. of Kelsey including Wanless please use the following numbers if you require emergency assistance or services, try 911 first then please call the direct lines:
RCMP: 📞 204-627-6204
RCMP 24/7 Emergency Line: 📞 1-800-770-5022
Fire Department: 📞 204-627-1122
Medical Transportation Coordination Centre: 📞 204-625-2111

If you reside in the LUD of Cranberry Portage please use the following numbers if you require emergency assistance or services, try 911 first then please call the direct lines:
RCMP: 📞 204-472-4044
RCMP 24/7 Emergency Line: 📞 1-800-770-5022
Fire Department: 📞 204-472-3673
Medical Transportation Coordination Centre: 📞 204-625-2111

Please save these numbers to your phone and share this post to help inform friends, family, and neighbors in the communities. We will update this page as soon as 911 service is restored.

Thank you,
Lori Forbes, Municipal Emergency Coordinator
R.M. of Kelsey/L.U.D. of Cranberry Portage

07/22/2026

Update:

911 system across the province has been restored. In the event of an emergency please dial 911. For non emergency inquiries please call 204-627-1122.

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🚨 IMPORTANT PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

​Please be advised that 911 services are currently UNAVAILABLE in our area due to an ongoing outage.

​If you require emergency assistance or services from emergency services, please try 911 first then please call the direct lines:
​📞 Fire: 204-627-1122
EMS: 204-625-2111
RCMP: 1-800-770-5022

​Please save these number to your phone and share this post to help inform friends, family, and neighbors in the community. We will update this page as soon as 911 service is restored.

​Thank you for your cooperation and stay safe!

07/14/2026

July 14th, 2026 at 10:31 a.m.

Notice for R.M. residents including Cranberry Portage and Wanless:
Please be advised that you may experience a decrease in air quality due to the wind direction pushing smoke easterly out of Saskatchewan.
Attached is some valuable and useful information from Health Canada to assist in keeping you healthy and safe.

Thank you,

Lori Forbes, Municipal Emergency Coordinator
R.M. of Kelsey/L.U.D. of Cranberry Portage

06/30/2026

June 30th, 2026 at 4:28 p.m.

Due to ongoing road closures in the south, residents are advised to consult Manitoba 511 prior to any travel.

Go to manitoba511.ca

Thank you,
Lori Forbes, Municipal Emergency Coordinator
R.M. of Kelsey/L.U.D. of Cranberry Portage

06/30/2026

June 30th, 2026 at 1:25 p.m.
R.M. of Kelsey Residents

Please be advised that public alerts issued by Environment Canada are currently in effect for the entire western region of the province due to flooding concerns. These alerts are particularly focused on the Swan River and Swan River Valley area.

At this time, there are no specific concerns for any areas within the boundaries of the R.M. of Kelsey.

Thank you,
Lori Forbes, Municipal Emergency Coordinator
R.M. of Kelsey/L.U.D. of Cranberry Portage