Open burning & fires — Burnstick Lake, Alberta

Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?

In the Summer Village of Burnstick Lake, Alberta, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire Prevention, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $200.00 First Offence; $400.00 Second Offence; $1000.00 Third and each subsequent Offence; up to $2500.00 on summary conviction. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Guardian.

Fire Prevention adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 6.2
permit issuer Fire Guardian s. 2.1
allowed conditions Permit required April 1 to October 31. Exempt if incinerator/cooking fire meets distance and clearance conditions per Section 7.1. s. 6.1; s. 7.1
fine range $200.00 First Offence; $400.00 Second Offence; $1000.00 Third and each subsequent Offence; up to $2500.00 on summary conviction s. 11.1; s. 11.4; Schedule "C"
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Regulates fire prevention, open burning, and fire safety within Burnstick Lake Summer Village.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://www.burnsticklakesummervillage.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Open burning & fires across Alberta · Open burning & fires in other municipalities