County Downgrades Fire Ban to Fire Advisory and Lifts ATV/UTV Ban

Please be advised that Lac Ste. Anne County Fire Services has downgraded the Fire Ban to a Fire Advisory and rescinded the recreational ATV/UTV ban effective 1:00 pm on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The County has received sufficient moisture, and the forecasted weather is favourable across our region with snow showers continuing to blanket the region.

Fire Services will continue to monitor ten-day trends. Fire behaviour has the potential to increase with winds if little to no moisture falls. Continue to monitor AlbertaFireBans.ca for updated information or LSAC.ca.

Under a fire advisory — recreational fire(s) in acceptable pits, campfires, and burn barrels are allowed in accordance to bylaw.

Fire guardians may consider burning requests and issue permits based on hazard assessments with approval by the County Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief.

Fire Permits are Required

Regardless of the season, County residents are required to obtain a fire permit for open burning (not including burn barrels or cooking/warming campfires in approved pits) through a County-appointed fire guardian. Fire guardians can be contacted via the County at 780.785.3411 or toll-free 1.866.880.5722, or via their direct phone numbers listed in the Fire Services section of the website.

All permit conditions must be followed. Burning without a permit or outside of allowed conditions may result in fines, firefighting expenses, or worse: lost property and endangered lives.

Residents are encouraged to call in if they have questions regarding safe burning practices. Further information can be found at CountyFire.ca or FarmFiresmart.ca.