Sturgeon County has downgraded it’s Fire Ban to a Fire Restriction effective, Wednesday, May 20 at 9:00 a.m.
A Fire Restriction means:
- No new fire permits will be issued.
- All current fire permits (including those for burn barrels and incinerators) are suspended until further notice.
- All outdoor fires presently burning, whether set under the authority of a fire permit or not, are required to be extinguished.
- All issued firework permits for low hazard/family fireworks are suspended. No new firework permits will be issued.
- Use of exploding targets and tracer rounds is prohibited.
- The following activities are still permitted under the Fire Restriction:
- Backyard fire pits used for warming or cooking
- Charcoal/wood pellet and propane BBQs
- Portable propane fireplaces and propane heaters
This Fire Restriction does not apply to the use of OHVs within Sturgeon County. Operators are encouraged to check for debris buildup (grass/muskeg) on hot exhaust components and to carry a fire extinguisher.
For current OHV bans in Alberta Parks, operators should check https://albertaparks.ca/albertaparks-ca/advisories-and-public-safety/ohv-restrictions/.
For further updates, visit the Sturgeon County website at www.sturgeoncounty.ca and the Alberta Fire Bans website at www.albertafirebans.ca. For all other inquiries, contact 780-939-8400.
