Leaf Rapids to lift evacuation order Monday
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Leaf Rapids residents can begin returning home Monday after more than two months away owing to wildfires.
The town announced on social media Thursday afternoon it will be lifting the evacuation order on Monday.
Residents with private transportation can return to Leaf Rapids anytime after the evacuation order is lifted, the post said.
For those returning by bus, buses are expected to leave Winnipeg on Monday and arrive in Leaf Rapids on Tuesday. Further information about buses will be posted to the town’s Facebook page once it is available.
Residents were ordered out of the community, located approximately 975 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg, on July 8.
The town will have a reception area for returning residents that will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Thursday. Cleaning kits, as well as public health staff and the Northern Regional Health Authority will be available on site.
Most services in town will be operational, including health services, grocery stores, RCMP and town operations. The school is expected to reopen the week of Sept. 29.