The RM of Corman Park has implemented a total fire ban in three of its eight divisions.
The fire ban is in place in Divisions 1, 7 and 8 and is effective as of Tuesday, May 5.
In a post on the RM of Corman Park website, the municipality states the fire ban was put in place “to mitigate the increased fire risk caused by recent dry conditions.”
“Effective Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., all outdoor fires within Division 1, Division 7, and Division 8 are prohibited until further notice or until this fire ban is lifted.
“All outdoor fires presently burning within Division 1, Division 7, and Division 8 must be promptly extinguished, and the lighting of any new outdoor fires within these Divisions is prohibited. Fires prohibited during this fire ban include, but are not limited to, fire pits, burning barrels, controlled burns, and fireworks.”
This fire ban does not apply to:
• Internal household fireplaces or outdoor propane or natural gas fire pits/tables.
• Propane, natural gas, pellet, or briquette-fueled cooking equipment (i.e., barbecues, smokers).
• Fires lit by Fire Protection Organizations for training or preventative control measures, in accordance with applicable procedures and approvals.
Residents are reminded to use extreme caution with any permitted heat sources and to follow all applicable manufacturer instructions.
Residents or landowners who are unsure whether their property is located in Division 1, Division 7, or Division 8 should contact the R.M. office or consult the division map on the R.M. website (rmcormanpark.ca).
This Total Fire Ban is issued as a Municipal Order under Bylaw No. 05/21 – Fire Services Bylaw and will remain in effect until conditions improve and the Order is rescinded.