Fire Ban downgraded to FIRE ADVISORY May 13, 2025

Please be advised that a complete FIRE BAN status has now been reduced to a FIRE ADVISORY effective May 13, 2025 until further notice due to moisture received in Town in recent days. 

Allowed conditional burning in accordance with monitoring and weather conditions permitting is as follows:

• Fire(s) in acceptable fire pits
• Campfires on a non-combustible surface surrounded by a fire ring
• Permitted short-duration open burning with inspection by a Fire Guardian
• Burn barrels
• Wood-fired appliances, incinerators
• Propane powered appliances and pallet smokers • Smudge and or ceremonial fires

Prohibited burning includes:

• Large pile (greater than 16’ in diameter), multiple piles, or windrow burning activities
• Fireworks
• Any burning activity not defined as allowed

Please report any wildfire to 9-1-1 with the exact location to assist Fire Personnel in locating and extinguishing these fires. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Additional information may be found at www.albertafirebans.ca.

Please watch for updates to this Fire Advisory.

For further information, contact the Town of Onoway Administration Office at 780-967-5338, or Lac Ste. Anne County Fire Services Department at 1.866.880.5722