Open burning & fires — Rural Municipality of North Qu'Appelle No. 187, Saskatchewan
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Rural Municipality of North Qu'Appelle No. 187, Saskatchewan, open burning & fires rules are set by Bylaw 14-06 Burning Within Residential Subdivisions, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Council (fire or police authorities in emergencies). Allowed conditions: Cooking with charcoal/coal/coke; brush burning for land clearing; weed burning, fire prevention, firefighting training — latter two require Council approval.
Bylaw 14-06 Burning Within Residential Subdivisions
adopted bylaw
permit required
yes
s. 8: "Approval from Council is required prior to causing a fire"
permit issuer
Council (fire or police authorities in emergencies)
s. 8: "approval may be obtained from the local fire or police authorities"
allowed conditions
Cooking with charcoal/coal/coke; brush burning for land clearing; weed burning, fire prevention, firefighting training — latter two require Council approval.
s. 7(a)–(f); s. 8
scout note
Adopted bylaw under The Clean Air Act regulating open burning within hamlets/residential subdivisions of the RM.