Effective April 30th, 2025, at 0900 hours, Camrose County is enacting a Fire Restriction.

This Fire Restriction:

1)  Suspends all existing FIRE PERMITS and prohibits the issuance of any new permits.  All existing open burns must be extinguished.

2)  Prohibits the discharge of FIRE WORKS

The following are PERMITTED during this Fire Restriction:

·         Burning barrels equipped with a metal mesh screen

·         Safe wood campfires in approved fire pits on private lands and in campgrounds

·         Portable fire pits and patio heaters fueled by natural gas or propane

·         Cooking Appliances (Barbeques, Coleman Stoves) which are fueled by liquid propane or natural gas, including Charcoal (Briquette)  

·         Pellet style electric smokers

·         Catalytic or Infrared style heaters

Off-Highway Vehicles can start wildfires – check frequently to ensure hotspots are free of debris, and make sure mufflers and spark arrestors are working properly.

Never leave any fire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished.

This Fire Restriction will remain in effect until further notice.

The Village of Hay Lakes is amending (by Bylaw 03-2025) the Land Use Bylaw 06-2001 to reflect the 21-day development permit appeal requirement (from 14 days) to reflect changes in the MGA.

First Reading of the DRAFT Bylaw 03-2025 will be done March 17 Regular Council and a Public Hearing and second and third Readings at the May 21st Regular Council meeting.