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Prince Albert's Little Red River park. (Image Credit: file photo/paNOW)
Enough precipitation

City of Prince Albert fire ban ends at noon 

Jun 4, 2026 | 11:31 AM

A fire ban for all areas north of the North Saskatchewan River, including Little Red River Park, will end at noon today (Thursday, June 4).

The ban is being lifted, 10 days after it was imposed, because of recent rainfall.

Residents must still follow city burning rules. Violating Bylaw 15 of 2021 could result in a $300 fine. 

People using backyard fire pits, chimineas and barbecues are urged to follow fire safety rules to reduce smoke and lower the risk of fire in residential areas. 

According to the city, the rules include a number of safety conditions:

  • Use a non-combustible fire pit no larger than 30 inches wide and 20 inches high, with a metal screen and openings no larger than 13 millimetres. 
  • Keep the fire pit at least two metres from structures, decks, fences and other combustible materials. 
  • Burn only seasoned wood or charcoal. Do not burn garbage, painted wood, plastics or anything that creates offensive smoke or odour. 
  • Keep flames under one metre wide, supervise the fire at all times and have a way to extinguish it nearby. 
  • Do not burn in windy conditions or when smoke could bother neighbours. 

Chimineas & Portable Fire Pits 

  • Chimineas and portable fire pits are not allowed on wooden decks or apartment balconies. 
  • They must be used on a non-combustible surface at least two metres from buildings and other flammable materials. 
  • Do not place them under trees, roofs or awnings, or use them in enclosed areas because of the risk of carbon monoxide. 
  • The Fire Department may order removal if they are considered unsafe. 

Wood Pile Storage 

  • Store wood away from doors, windows and ignition sources. 
  • Keep wood piles at least three metres from structures, except sheds. 
  • No more than one cord of wood may be stored inside a building. 
  • The Fire Department may require removal if the pile is a fire hazard. 

Burn Permits 

  • A permit is required to burn vegetation or wood on private property. 
  • Applications go through the Fire Department and may include an inspection and fee. 
  • Permit holders must supervise fires, avoid hazards, fully extinguish them and accept responsibility for any damage or emergency response costs. 

Barbecues, Propane and Patio Heaters 

  • Barbecues, propane appliances and patio heaters must be used safely, away from flammable materials, and never left unattended while lit. 
  • Equipment must be kept in good working order and used in line with federal and provincial propane rules. 

Balcony Use (Apartments/Condos): 

  • Solid-fuel barbecues are not allowed on apartment or condo balconies. 
  • Propane tanks must be 20 pounds or smaller, stored outside the building, turned off when not in use, and kept upright and secured. 

susan.mcneil@pattisonmedia.com