Emergency Services

FIRE BAN FOR LAMONT COUNTY (effective April 23 at 2:30 p.m.)

Campfires, fireworks, exploding targets, charcoal barbeques, burn barrels, fires that require a fire permit, and any other type of outside burning are prohibited until further notice. Propane barbeques and ULC approved propane fueled fire pits are permitted.

NEW Off-Highway Restriction

No person shall operate an Off-Highway Vehicle on Municipal Property, Highway, Permitted Use Area, or trail in Lamont County during a Fire Ban and Off-Highway Vehicle Restriction.

Gas fueled barbeques with lids and liquid fueled camping stoves and fire pits (Camp Fire in a Can) will be allowed. A person who sets a fire during this ban may be prosecuted and will be responsible for the costs of extinguishing the fire pursuant to Lamont County Regional Fire Services Bylaw 847.22 For information, please contact Lamont County, (780) 895-2233. This fire ban will stay in effect until fire hazard conditions improve significantly.

Please note that BRUSH PILE/DEMOLISHED BUILDING PERMITS will no longer be issued for this season. All current permits of these types expire on February 28 (29) annually. As per County Policy, there shall be no brush pile burning between April 1 and October 31 of each year. REMINDER: BURN PERMITS are not issued between Dec. 23 and Jan. 2 as per Lamont County Policy #4121. Burning and permits are not allowed from December 23 through January 2 inclusive. Thank you for your cooperation.