Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Rural Municipality of Buckland No. 491, Saskatchewan, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire Services Bylaw No. 10 of 2023, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $300.00 first offence; $500.00 second or subsequent offence within one year. A permit is required. Allowed conditions: Controlled Burns must be reported in advance to the municipality's designated controlled burn phone line before lighting.
| permit required | yes | s. 5.1 |
| allowed conditions | Controlled Burns must be reported in advance to the municipality's designated controlled burn phone line before lighting. | s. 5.1 |
| fine range | $300.00 first offence; $500.00 second or subsequent offence within one year | Schedule "A" |
Adopted fire services bylaw establishing fire protection and controlling the lighting of fires in the RM of Buckland No. 491 (Bylaw 10 of 2023).