COMMUNITY NOTICES 

BOIL WATER ADVISORY

EFFECTIVE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25th

9:00am UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

DUE TO PLANNED HYDRO OUTAGE

Health

Environment and Climate Change

PUBLIC NOTICE

BOIL WATER ADVISORY

FOR THE BISSETT

PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM

Issued by the Medical Officer of Health, Manitoba Health and the Office of Drinking Water, Manitoba Environment and Climate Change October 24, 2026.

A scheduled power outage on October 25, 2026, beginning at 9:00am, will lead to the loss of water

pressure in the Bissett distribution system. Distribution depressurization can compromise the safety of the water supply; therefore, a boil water advisory has been issued to ensure public health protection.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Until further notice, all water used for consumption should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute before it is used for:

• Drinking and ice making

• Preparing beverages, such as infant formula

• Preparing food, including washing fruits and vegetables

• Brushing teeth

It is not necessary to boil tap water used for other household purposes, such as laundry or washing

dishes. Adults and older children that are able to avoid swallowing the water can wash, bathe, or shower.

Young children should be sponge bathed. If boiling is not practical, an alternate and safe supply of water should be used for consumptive purposes; i.e. bottled water. Boil Water Advisory Fact Sheet #1 - Boil

Water Advisory For Manitoba Water System Users contains additional information on water use and can be found on the website below.

All commercial, public and permitted facilities (ex: restaurants, health care facilities, day cares, personal care homes and other private facilities that provide food and water services) must follow water use recommendations from the Boil Water Advisory Fact Sheet #3 – Boil Water Advisory For

Commercial/Public Facilities. A copy of this Fact Sheet is available on the website below.

To avoid burn injuries from hot water, caution should be taken. Please keep young children away from boiling water. Place kettles and pots away from counter and stove edges.

Please share this information with other people who use the tap water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (ex: renters, tenants, staff, or clients). This notice can also be posted in common areas where people tend to gather.

DURATION

The Boil Water Advisory will remain in effect until the water supplied by this water system no longer

presents a risk to public health. You will be notified when the advisory has been rescinded.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact water system at 431-371-5610 or the Regional Drinking Water Officer at 204-348-5200, or Health Links at 204-788-8200 (toll free at 1-888-315-9257).

To review Fact Sheets on water use, please go to www.manitoba.ca/drinkingwater or

http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/environmentalhealth/water.html

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PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE
BISSETT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
CELL PHONE CONTACT NUMBER HAS
CHANGED EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
431-371-5610
LAND LINE REMAINS UNCHANGED  204-277-5218
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FIRE SMART MESSAGE
FROM THE
BISSETT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIRE SMART
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TRANSFER STATION HOURS CHANGE
OCTOBER 1 - APRIL 30TH
SUNDAY 2 - 4:00PM
THURSDAY 2 - 4:00PM

*IF THE GATE IS CLOSED,
THE SITE IS CLOSED
THIS MAY BE PLANNED OR UNFORESEEN!
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PLEASE SEE JOB OPPORTUNITIES
FOR CURRENT
ON THE JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
ON A MB HYDRO PROJECT
AT THE POINTE DU BOIS STATION
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OPEN FIRES;
BURNING GRASS, DEBRIS, ETC. ON YOUR PROPERTY
REQUIRE A BURN PERMIT BETWEEN APRIL 1 AND NOVEMBER 15TH

ALL PROVINCIAL GUIDELINES
ARE IN EFFECT

THE BISSETT COMMUNITY COUNCIL HAS THE
AUTHORITY TO BAN ALL BURNING WHEN
DEEMED NECESSARY

PLEASE KNOW BEFORE YOU BURN!
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LINK BELOW TO REVIEW THE
2022 RICE LAKE FISH ASSESSMENT
RICE LAKE FISH ASSESSMENT 2022

RICE LAKE ASSESSMENT TABLE
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FOR HUNTERS

CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE
IN MB

LINK BELOW FOR INFORMATION

CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE IN MB

CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE PROTOCOLS

CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE INFO FOR HUNTERS

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MANITOBA GOVERNMENT
ANNOUNCES 
STREAMLINED ANGLING REGULATIONS
TO TAKE EFFECT APRIL 1, 2023

LINK HERE FOR INFORMATION

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HUNTER SAFETY EDUCATION
LINK HERE
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ARE YOU PREPARED
FOR AN EMERGENCY?

WITH THE INCREASE 
IN UNPREDICTABLE WEATHER
THAT IS OCCURRING
ALL YEAR ROUND  
AND UNEXPECTED
HYDRO EQUIPMENT
BREAKDOWN...

ARE YOU PREPARED
IF AN EMERGENCY HAPPENS?

PLEASE BE REMINDED
THAT IN AN EMERGENCY
POWER AND WATER COULD BE
OUT FOR HOURS OR DAYS AND
UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCE
EVACUATION MAY BE NECESSARY

JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER
TO PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE
A FAMILY EMERGENCY PLAN
IN PLACE...

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JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER

PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT ALL
DOMESTIC GARBAGE IS PLACED IN A
GARBAGE CAN OR BIN WITH A LID

BIRDS, DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS
GET IN THE GARBAGE IF IT IS NOT
IN A SELAED CONTAINER AND THEN IS A
SCATTERED MESS NOT ONLY ON YOUR
PROPERTY BUT OTHERS 

AS A REMINDER IT IS NOT THE GARBAGE
COLLECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY TO CLEAN UP
SCATTERED GARBAGE OR THAT LEFT
BEHIND IN A GARBAGE CAN OR BIN

WE'D APPRECIATE EVERYONE'S
COOPERATION IN HELPING KEEP OUR
COMMUNITY CLEAN!

THANK YOU!

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COMMUNITY FUTURES WINNIPEG RIVER
(CFWR)


OFFERS PEOPLE  WHO WANT TO 
START OR EXPAND A BUSINESS
IN OUR REGION THE ASSISTANCE
THEY MAY NEED


FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE SEE "BUSINESS & SERVICES" PAGE
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DID YOU KNOW...
YOU CAN SEARCH AND APPLY FOR
AVAILABLE GOVERNMENT JOBS ONLINE AT
JOBSEARCH.GOV.MB.CA
THIS WILL TAKE YOU TO ALL AVAILABLE POSITIONS
AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO 'APPLY NOW'
JUST FYI
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SEYMOURVILLE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CLINIC
NURSE PRACTITIONER NOW AVAILABLE
PLEASE SEE LINK FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
SEYMOURVILLE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CLINIC
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ARE YOU PREPARED...

PLEASE BE REMINDED THAT WE ARE IN 
UNPREDICTABLE WEATHER SEASON
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 
ARE PREPARED FOR ANY EMERGENCY!
IF THE LIGHTS GO OUT ARE YOU READY?
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BISSETT TRANSFER STATION
HOURS OF OPERATION
OCTOBER 1 - APRIL 30

SUNDAY  2 - 4:00PM

THURSDAY 2 - 4:00PM

BE REMINDED IF THE GATE IS CLOSED

THE SITE IS CLOSED AND ALTHOUGH

WE TRY OUR BEST TO NOTIFY OUR USERS

SOME TIMES UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES

ARISE THAT CAUSE US TO CLOSE THE SITE

WITH NO NOTICE - THANK YOU FOR YOUR

UNDERSTANDING IN THE EVENT THIS HAPPENS!

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PLEASE BE REMINDED...

GARBAGE IS COLLECTED
MONDAY AND THURSDAY UNLESS MONDAY IS A HOLIDAY
IN WHICH CASE IT WILL BE PICKED UP ON TUESDAY
AND/OR UNLESS OTHERWISE ADVISED

PLEASE
*DO NOT PUT LITTLE BAGS IN YOUR BIN OR GARBAGE CAN 
AS ALL GARBAGE MUST BE PLACED IN LARGER 
GREEN/BLACK GARBAGE BAGS FOR COLLECTION AND PLEASE 
DO NOT OVER FILL THESE BAGS



*ALL GARBAGE MUST BE PLACED IN AN ACCESSIBLE LOCATION 
FOR PICK UP AND BAGS WILL NOT BE PICKED UP 
FROM DECKS OR PORCHES


*ALL GARBAGE IS TO BE PLACED IN A GARBAGE CAN OR BIN 
THE MUST HAVE A LID OR BE CLOSED


IF YOU HAVE TO SPEAK TO THE GARBAGE COLLECTOR PLEASE 
BE RESPECTFUL OF PHYSICAL DISTANCING
THANK YOU!

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THE COUNCIL DOES NOT ACCEPT CASH PAYMENTS 

FOR WATER/GARBAGE SERVICE FEES 

PAYMENT CAN BE MADE BY WAY OF CHEQUE, MONEY ORDER 

OR ETRANSFER TO: bissettcc@gmail.com




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