Some rainy and cold weather has the MD of Bonnyville lifting a total fire ban issued about a week ago. The MD along with the Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority has announced today that the Fire Ban and Off-Highway Vehicle Restriction is lifted for the Municipal District of Bonnyville Existing fire permits are reinstated and new fire permits will be issued.
The MD also announcing today that burn barrels with screens, fire pits as well as fireworks and safe campground fires are now allowed. They are giving the heads up that the restriction may be put back on if hot and dry weather returns.
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