Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Summer Village of Burnstick Lake, Alberta, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Guardian; allowed conditions: Permit required April 1 to October 31. Exempt if incinerator/cooking fire meets distance and clearance conditions per Section 7.1.; fines: $200.00 First Offence; $400.00 Second Offence; $1000.00 Third and each subsequent Offence; up to $2500.00 on summary conviction. Source: Fire Prevention, verified 2026-06-08.
Fire Prevention
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 6.2
permit issuer
Fire Guardian
s. 2.1
allowed conditions
Permit required April 1 to October 31. Exempt if incinerator/cooking fire meets distance and clearance conditions per Section 7.1.
s. 6.1; s. 7.1
fine range
$200.00 First Offence; $400.00 Second Offence; $1000.00 Third and each subsequent Offence; up to $2500.00 on summary conviction
s. 11.1; s. 11.4; Schedule "C"
scout note
Regulates fire prevention, open burning, and fire safety within Burnstick Lake Summer Village.