Ban Remains in Place

A ban on open fires within Rainy River district municipalities will remain in place for a little while longer.

The Ministry of Natural Resources says with minimal rain in the forecast and conditions to be windy and dry for the next few days, it's asked area municipalities to maintain their declared burning bans for now.

The ban has been in place since March 29 after area fire departments were called upon to deal with a rash of grass fires.