File photo taken outside the Lethbridge County office. A fire restriction previously in effect for Lethbridge County has been lifted. (Photo: D. Opinko-LNN)

By Justin Goulet

Fire restriction lifted in Lethbridge County

Oct 24, 2022 | 9:32 AM

LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB – The fire restriction that was issued in August for Lethbridge County has been lifted. Fire permits are once again being issued and are required for most burning activities.

Permits are available for free and can be applied for online through the Lethbridge County website or on the Lethbridge County mobile app. Additionally, they can be obtained at the county office at 905 4 Avenue South in Lethbridge.

Fire permit holders may burn the following items:

• Paper products
• Untreated wood (wood or wood products that do not contain preservatives)
• Yard waste (grass/tree clippings, leaves, branches, fallen trees, brush, weeds, etc.)
• Straw and stubble

Items that cannot be burned, even with a permit, include:

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• Wood or wood products that contain preservatives
• Plastic (including silage plastic, grain bags, and baler twine, but these can be recycled at the Iron Springs Transfer Station)
• Rubber (including tires)
• Animal manure or cadavers
• Waste material from construction sites (untreated wood is permitted)
• Pathological waste
• Containers that have held chemicals or pesticides
• Oil

Residents unsure if they require a permit are advised to call 403-328-5525 or visit the county website.

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