CURRENT LOCAL FIRE BANS (as of July 2/21)
Saskatchewan
–Town of Esterhazy
–Village of Theodore
–R.M. of Good Lake No. 274
–R.M. of Kellross No. 247
–R.M. of Spy Hill No. 152 and Village of Spy Hill. The fire ban includes all backyard fire pits and open burning in park areas.
–Town of Kelvington. No open fires are permitted and fireworks are prohibited. Self-contained heating devices, pressurized stoves, gas barbeques, propane fire pits or charcoal briquettes used in an approved firebox will only be permitted for cooking and heating purposes.
Manitoba
–RM of Ellice-Archie– Burning restriction. All planned controlled burns must be reported to the Fire Chief or Municipal office.
–RM of Lakeshore–All existing burn permits have been revoked. Agricultural burning will be permitted by permit only and these permits will only be issued for one day. Backyard fires will be allowed in enclosed pits with extreme caution.
–Mossey River Municipality
–RM of Yellowhead– This applies to all outdoor grass and stubble fires. Barbeques and covered fire pits are permitted, but please use caution.
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