Parkland County Fire Hazard Level updated to Fire Restriction Level

Please be advised that Parkland County's Fire Hazard Level has been updated to Fire Restriction, effective May 17 at 3 p.m.

• Fire hazard conditions are at a level where fires can start and grow quickly. No open burning fires or major burn operations are allowed.

• Safe, recreational fires in approved fire pits, burn barrels/incinerators with screens, as well as gas/propane stoves, barbeques and fire bowls are allowed.

• Major burn, outdoor fire, and consumer fireworks permits are cancelled at this time, and no new permits will be issued. 

Using a Fire Pit? Know the Rules:

• 3m clearance from structures and combustibles

• Max 0.6m high / 1.5m wide

• non-combustible construction only

• on bare ground or non-combustible base

• not near utilities or overhead wires

Supervise your fire at all times and completely extinguish your fire when finished.

Learn more on our Fire Hazard Levels webpage.

For more information on how you can make your home and neighbourhood more resilient to fire, visit www.parklandcounty.com/FireSmart.

In accordance with the requirements of Section 606 of the Municipal Government Act, as amended, the Council of Parkland County has scheduled a Public Hearing regarding the proposed adoption of the following Bylaw: 

Bylaw 2026-22 – Amending Bylaw 2025-12 – Land Use to Redistrict SW-28-52-26-4
Date: May 26, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Parkland County Council Chambers, 53109A Hwy 779, Parkland County, Alberta

Parkland County, in partnership with Sweetflag Environmental, is inviting residents to take part in a Rolling Meadows Wetland Community Planting event on Saturday, May 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

Parkland County’s Not-for-Profit Grant Program supports the outstanding work of local registered non-profit organizations that enrich life in our community. 

Are you planning to subdivide or develop your land in the future? It’s important to understand that wetlands are protected under the Alberta Wetland Policy and the broader Water Act. Parkland County’s Municipal Development Plan, Land Use Bylaw, and other policies also work to protect these features and the vital functions they provide on the landscape.

Parkland County Fire Services has contained the wildfire near Beau Rand Estates, and there is no further danger to the public. Crews will continue to monitor the area and extinguish hot spots as needed. 

There will be overnight closures at the Hwy 16 and Hwy 43 interchange to support the ongoing bridge replacement project. The closures are scheduled to occur from May 6 to May 8 between the hours of 9:00 pm and 6:00 am.

The West Inter Lake District (WILD) Water Commission has identified a new water line break on the supply line west of Highway 43, which serves Wabamun and Entwistle. 

As a result, Water Usage Restriction – Condition A is now in effect for both communities. Condition A includes a temporary ban on municipal water‑use operations.

There is no impact to residents at this time, and drinking water remains safe and available.  

Please be advised that Parkland County's Fire Hazard Level has been updated to Fire Ban, effective immediately.

• No outdoor fires are permitted until further notice, including wood burning recreational fire pits, burn barrels/incinerators, and charcoal briquette barbecues.
• Gas and propane appliances such as barbecues, stoves and fire bowls/tables are allowed as well as Wood Pellet BBQ, Smokers, and Stoves.
• All fire permits are suspended or cancelled, and no new fire permits will be issued.