The more than 5,100 people who had to leave their homes in the city of Flin Flon have a reason to smile on Friday morning.
Alison Dallas-Funk is the Deputy Mayor of the city of Flin Flon.
"On Monday, the council will come together and pass a resolution to lift the evacuation order," said Dallas-Funk. "That order will state the evacuation order is lifted for Wednesday, June 25 at 9:00 a.m."
Over the weekend, the city of Flin Flon will begin a slow re-entry period, starting with essential services. On May 28, about 5,100 people were evacuated from the Northern Manitoba city. Many of those have called Dauphin home over the past several weeks. Many also called the Swan River area their temporary home.
Dallas-Funk added that grocery stores will lack supplies. Hydro is fully functioning in the community, as is cell communication.
Additional updates for residents of Flin Flon will be provided over the weekend via the city's Facebook page. As Wednesday inches closer, Dallas-Funk urged caution to those who will be coming home.
"Please be careful, the highways are going to be extremely busy," ended Dallas-Funk. "Please bring some essentials with you if you can. I also need to really stress to the community that we do not have full health services at this point. We only have limited access to the emergency department and to Dr. Davidson Meyer's clinic."
In the province's most recent fire bulletin, the fire located near Sherridon and the city of Flin Flon is approximately 370,780 ha and is out of control. A fire located 10 kilometres from Bakers Narrows Provincial Park is approximately 7,200 ha and is out of control.
