The Village of Empress

is situated on the West side of the Alberta/Saskatchewan border and serves as a center to the surrounding farming and ranching community of 1,500 people. It has been a focal point for many activities in the area. It is also at the geographical center of many large cities in Western Canada: Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon and Regina.

Fire

To report a fire, telephone 911.

Empress Fire Department (below)

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Current Fire Ban System Level

AB: Empress: 2023-May-01

2023-05-01 Empress – Fire Advisory
No Fireworks allowed. The fire hazard rating has increased. Safe campfires are allowed in campgrounds and private fire pits, but may be restricted if conditions do not improve. There must be a charged hose line nearby; within 2 meters, which could be used to put the fire out. Gas or propane stove/barbecues and portable propane fire pits are allowed, providing they are on a non-combustible surface.

The public is asked to ensure all fires are attended and to be completely extinguished before leaving unattended.

Empress Fire Bylaw (2021-06)

AB: Special Areas No. 2, 3 & 4: 2023-Apr-17

The Special Areas Board advises extreme caution and that only necessary burning should take place. The public is asked to ensure all fires are attended to and completely extinguished before leaving unattended.

Safe campfires are allowed in campgrounds and random camping areas, but may be restricted if conditions do not improve. Incinerator fires are permitted at a minimum distance of 30 m away from structures and 3 m away from combustible materials. Controlled Burns may be restricted.

The Towns or Villages or Provincial Parks within the Special Areas handle their own restrictions and should be contacted directly.

AB: Municipal District of Acadia #34: 2023-Apr-25

The fire hazard rating has increased and Controlled Burns may be restricted. Safe campfires are allowed in campgrounds and random camping areas, but may be restricted if conditions do not improve. Incinerator fires are permitted at a minimum distance of 30m away from structures and 3m away from combustible materials.

AB: Cypress County: 2023-Apr-28

Fire Restriction Notice
Permitted burning in Cypress County is restricted. All outstanding fire permits are suspended until further notice and no new permits will be issued unless inspected and approved by the Cypress County Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief. Fireworks are NOT permitted. The following fires are still ALLOWED:

• Internal household fireplaces
• Incinerators (for farm and acreage use)
• Burning barrel (steel/metal drum no larger than 45 gallons with a heavy gauge metal screen having mesh size no larger than 6 millimetres.)
• Solid fuel barbecues (charcoal briquettes)
• Liquid fuel barbecues (propane and natural gas)
• Recreational campfires (non-combustible unit 36 inches in diameter or less)
• Chimeneas
• Wood pellet smokers
• Fires contained within approved facilities and appliances in designated camping and recreational areas

A person who wilfully sets an open fire, or any fire not allowed under this order, may be charged under the Forest and Prairie Protection Act and Cypress County Bylaw 2022/04.