Pincher Creek

 

Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, a fire Restriction is now in effect for The Town of Pincher Creek, MD of Pincher Creeky, Village of Cowley and the Piikani First Nation. Fire permits (notification to burn notice) will no longer be issued.

 

Prohibited:

 

• Any burning without a permit within the MD and Town of Pincher Creek. Burning within the Forest Protection area must follow Agriculture and Forests listed restriction for the Calgary Forest area( see Link below. Green line denotes boundary) to determine if your land falls in this zone.

• Recreational fireworks at anytime as per municipal bylaw.

 

 

Allowed:

 

• Wood campfires (with a valid permit)

• Backyard fire pits/Burnning Barrels (with a valid permit)

• All wood burning BBQ's including pellet smokers and

briquettes

• Portable propane fire pits

• Gas or propane stoves and barbecues

• Catalytic or infrared-style heaters

 

Use care with equipment on the land with winds and dry conditions even safe practices such as mowing lawns and harvest can creat a potential hazard.

 

The Fire Restriction will remain in effect until conditions will continue to be monitored.

For all up to date information, please visit Alberta Fire Bans