Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Summer Village of White Sands, Alberta, allowed conditions: Recreational Fire allowed in compliant fire pit on private property; Municipal Land only in Village-owned pit, supervised; Subject to Fire Bans.; fines: Fines range from $100.00 to $2000.00 per Schedule "B".. Source: Fire Control Bylaw (218-25), verified 2026-06-08.
Fire Control Bylaw (218-25)
adopted bylaw
allowed conditions
Recreational Fire allowed in compliant fire pit on private property; Municipal Land only in Village-owned pit, supervised; Subject to Fire Bans.
s. 7.5, s. 7.6, s. 8.1
fine range
Fines range from $100.00 to $2000.00 per Schedule "B".
Schedule "B"
scout note
Regulates fire control and open burning within the municipality.