Complete fire ban issued for City of North Battleford effective May 8th

North Battleford Fire Department Chief Lindsay Holm has upgraded the City’s Fire Ban to a Complete Fire Ban effective immediately due to a combination of the current Fire Weather Index (FWI) and forecasted high winds for North Battleford. The current Fire Weather Index (FWI) issued by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency for the region is considered “extreme”. Maps are updated daily on the SPSA website.         

The Complete Fire Ban means that any burning with an open flame is illegal, including approved fire pits. Use of external cooking devices, like barbecues and smokers, is permitted.

Any fires or burns should be reported immediately to the North Battleford Fire Department by calling 9-1-1. Suspicious behaviour can also be reported to the RCMP at 306-446-1720 or Community Safety Officers at 306-445-1775. The Complete Fire Ban shall remain in place until rescinded by officials from the Fire Department.

A Voyent Alert! has also been issued to the City of North Battleford. Residents may subscribe to Voyent Alerts! to receive notifications on their mobile devices, home phones, or through email at this link.              

The North Battleford Fire Department thanks the public for their adherence to this Complete Fire Ban in the interest of community safety.

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For more information:
Candace Toma, Public & Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator
306-441-0713 | publicrelations@cityofnb.ca