File photo taken outside of the Lethbridge County office in Lethbridge. (Lethbridge News Now)

By Justin Goulet

Fire Bylaw passed by Lethbridge County Council

Jun 21, 2022 | 7:44 AM

LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB – Lethbridge County Council has approved and passed a new Fire Bylaw.

Bylaw #22-002 was passed at last week’s council meeting. It combines all of the County’s previous fire-related bylaws into one for clarity and ease of use.

The combined bylaws include:

• Bylaw #933 – Stubble Burning
• Bylaw #1423 – Fire Ban
• Bylaw #1424 – Fire Permit
• Bylaw #21-017 – Lethbridge County Fire Services

The new approved bylaw includes some changes to the content of the encompassing bylaws, such as:

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• Increasing minimum fines for violations from $100 to $250;
• Authorizing County administration to impose Fire Bans and Fire Restrictions;
• Providing more information regarding the declaration of a Fire Restriction;
• Delegating Council’s authority to appoint Fire Guardians under the Forest and Prairie Protection Act to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO);
• Accurately stating position titles;
• Reflecting changes made to provincial legislation.

Content that has not been changed includes:

• A requirement to obtain a fire permit prior to burning or discharging fireworks;
• Materials that can be burned;
• The public’s responsibilities during Fire Advisories, Restrictions and Bans;
• Fees and the billing process for fire services charges.

More details on the Fire Bylaw are available at the Lethbridge County website.