Effective May 4, 2026 10:15 AM
In accordance with Westlock County Fire Bylaw 56-2024
section 11.0, a Fire Control Order is now in effect for lands within Westlock
County Jurisdiction located outside the Forest Protection Area.
No open fires of any kind are allowed. Propane and Natural Gas devices are
still allowed under this Fire Ban.
All existing fire permits are cancelled. No new fire permits will be issued.
It is imperative that property owners check all
existing burn sites to ensure that they are extinguished and do not cause a
wildfire.
Prohibited: OHV (Off-Highway Vehicles) for any recreational purposes are
prohibited on all land located within Westlock County Jurisdiction.
This Order does not apply to the use of any off-highway vehicle:
a. on private lands; or
b. by any individual when exercising a right recognized and affirmed under Part
II of the Constitution Act, 1982 or a right under section 12 of the Natural
Resources Transfer Agreement or when travelling to a location to exercise such
a right.
Always know your location and Dial 911 for any emergency!
Note: Residents who live or travel in the fire protection area zone 44 must
adhere to Lac La Biche Forest Area. See Alberta Fire Control Zone Map.
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