Open burning & fires — Martensville, Saskatchewan

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

In the City of Martensville, Saskatchewan, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire Prevention Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $250 first offence; $500 second; $500–$10,000 individual or $25,000 corporation third/subsequent offence. Permit issuer: the City.

Fire Prevention Bylaw adopted bylaw
permit required no s. 18(1)
permit issuer the City s. 18(7)
allowed conditions Contained in non-combustible receptacle with screen; fuel charcoal or seasoned wood only; reasonably supervised; adequately ventilated; not in windy conditions creating running fire. s. 18(1)–(5)
fine range $250 first offence; $500 second; $500–$10,000 individual or $25,000 corporation third/subsequent offence s. 45(2)(a)–(c)
scout note

City of Martensville Bylaw No. 13-2022 establishing a fire prevention bylaw.

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