Listen Live

Provincial fire ban in effect for Alberta

The Alberta government has made a rare move, instating a province-wide fire ban, during the hot, dry weather across much of the province.

No campfires or open fires will be allowed in campgrounds, the back-country, or random camping areas. Barbecues and fire pits run on gas or propane are still allowed. Minister of Environment and Parks Shannon Phillips has also asked residents to limit their off-highway vehicle use as much as possible this weekend.

“We are appealing to Albertans’ common sense here, that when it is as dry as it is, when it is as hot as it is, and when we have so many wildfires already burning in Alberta, these are not appropriate activities.”

She also said that the government is away of the rarity of the precaution and its consequences, but the action has been taken after recommendation by officials.

The province is not invoking a full forest closure at this point, but Phillips says the step could be taken. She’s also implemented a ban of shooting at incendiary targets on Crown land.

“I don’t think any Albertan in this province right now, as we confront this crisis, wants to be the person that diverted necessary resources away from Fort McMurray, or elsewhere, onto a fire that was entirely preventable,” says Phillips, stressing the need to ensure more wildfires aren’t sparked.

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Town of Wainwright has lowest cost of living in Alberta

Overall for 2024, on all items, Wainwright comes in at 92.5 meaning its about eight per cent cheaper to buy something in Wainwright compared to Edmonton. Lloydminster comes in at 94.6, meaning prices on average are about two per cent more expensive than Wainwright.

Road expansion for Cenovus Energy Hub begins July 15

If your regular commute takes you along 40 Avenue, from July 15 you will have to adjust that as Lloydminster road crews will lead road upgrades near the soon to be completed Cenovus Energy Hub.

Grace United cancels Sunday service following small fire

In the aftermath of the minor fire at Grace United Church, Lloydminster on Thursday July 3, Sunday service has been cancelled as the church deals with cleanup.

Lloydminster fire crews put out minor fire at Grace United Church

A minor fire at Grace United Church in downtown Lloydminster engaged the efforts of Lloydminster fire crews on Thursday, July 3.

Parade Marshals announced for Lloyd Ex

With the Lloyd Ex Fair celebrating 120 years, the prestigious role of the Parade Marshals to herald the start of the summer festival are Terence Bexson of Marshall and Lyle & Alison Lee of Lloydminster.
- Advertisement -