Tag: Fire Ban

Provincial Fire Ban Lifted

The provincial fire ban has officially been lifted. The ban was put in place in provincial parks, Crown lands and throughout northern Saskatchewan July 2nd, 2021. In a news release Monday, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency said the decision was made because of cooler weather and rainfall. However, the change doesn’t mean that everyone in… Continue reading Provincial Fire Ban Lifted

More than 30 Sask. rural municipalities issue fire bans due to dry, windy conditions

Source: CBC News, April 23, 2019  Large fire burning near Biggar, other areas dealing with grass fires As of Tuesday morning, 37 rural municipalities and five towns and villages across Saskatchewan had issued fire bans as dry weather ravaged the province. Windy conditions and a lack of rain have made outdoor burning very dangerous. Many… Continue reading More than 30 Sask. rural municipalities issue fire bans due to dry, windy conditions

Sask. rural municipalities issue fire bans over dry weather

Source: CBC News, April 18, 2019  Many RMs say it is too dry for outside fires A dry spring has led several rural municipalities in Saskatchewan to issue bans on outside fires. The RMs of Corman Park and Vanscoy near Saskatoon have ordered a stop to all outside burning after a particularly dry spring. Crews have been busy… Continue reading Sask. rural municipalities issue fire bans over dry weather

Sask. lifts fire ban from most provincial parks

Source: CBC News, May 25, 2018  Restrictions still in place for some parks The Saskatchewan government has lifted its ban on open fires in most provincial parks, a week and a half after it was imposed. Recent rainfall in many areas prompted the change, which applies to all Crown land south of the Churchill River,… Continue reading Sask. lifts fire ban from most provincial parks

Province issues provincial park fire ban for most of Saskatchewan

Source: CBC News, May 15, 2018  Open fire ban applies to parks and other Crown land, extends from the Churchill River south to U.S. border The government of Saskatchewan has instituted a fire ban on Crown land, including provincial parks, throughout much of the province. The ban, which the province said was prompted by dry and windy… Continue reading Province issues provincial park fire ban for most of Saskatchewan

Extreme Saskatchewan fire risk prompts Prince Albert to issue fire ban

Source: David Giles, Global News, May 7, 2018  An immediate fire ban has been issued for parts of Prince Albert, Sask. City officials said the ban is due to the extreme fire weather index for the grasslands and forest fringe area. The ban covers all areas of the city north of the North Saskatchewan River including Little… Continue reading Extreme Saskatchewan fire risk prompts Prince Albert to issue fire ban

R.M. of Kindersley – Roads Reopened, Fire Ban Still in Effect

October 22 – Road Update Roads in the R.M. of Kindersley were reopened at 12:00 noon on Sunday, October 22. The RM reminds drivers that any damage done to the roads could stay all winter. The FIRE BAN is still in effect until further notice.  Please be advised to watch RMofKindersley.ca for further updates. For… Continue reading R.M. of Kindersley – Roads Reopened, Fire Ban Still in Effect

Town of Kindersley: Extensive Fire Ban in Place Throughout Saskatchewan

Source: Town of Kindersley, September 6, 2017  Due to extreme wildfire hazards, the Ministry of Environment, in consultation with the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport, has expanded the ban on open fires put in place August 1. Effective immediately, all open fires are prohibited for all for provincial Crown land and for provincial parks… Continue reading Town of Kindersley: Extensive Fire Ban in Place Throughout Saskatchewan