Open burning & fires — Shaunavon, Saskatchewan

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

In the Town of Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 98-14, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $25.00 if paid within 14 days; $50.00 otherwise; up to $2,000.00 (individual) or $5,000.00 (corporation) for general offences.

Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 98-14 adopted bylaw
permit required no s. 10
allowed conditions Fire contained in non-combustible receptacle (cement/brick/sheet metal), covered with metal screen, fire box not exceeding .61 cubic metres, fuel only charcoal or cut seasoned wood, supervised at all times, no windy conditions. s. 10(1)(a)(b)(c), s. 10(2), s. 10(3), s. 10(4)
fine range $25.00 if paid within 14 days; $50.00 otherwise; up to $2,000.00 (individual) or $5,000.00 (corporation) for general offences s. 11(1)(a)(b), s. 11.1(2), s. 11.1(4)(d)
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Town of Shaunavon Fire Prevention Bylaw adopting the National Fire Code. Opened PDF; confirmed jurisdiction.

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