FIRE RESTRICTION DOWNGRADE TO FIRE ADVISORY
Effective November 10, 2025 @ Noon
Due to recent precipitation, the Fire Restriction for the Summer Village of White Sands has been reduced to a Fire Advisory, effective 12:00 p.m. on November 10, 2025.
Fire Advisory Details:
Under this advisory, the following remain permitted:
All other burning should be done with extreme caution.
Conditions are being monitored and updates will be shared as needed.
This Fire Advisory remains in effect until further notice.
For more information, please refer to the Fire Bylaw or visit www.albertafirebans.ca for province-wide updates.
Fire Advisory Details:
Under this advisory, the following remain permitted:
- Fires contained within cooking or heating appliances fueled by propane, natural gas, or wood pellets
- Fires contained within industrial facilities for operational purposes
- Approved gas/propane fire pits, stoves, or barbecues
- Catalytic or infrared-style heaters
All other burning should be done with extreme caution.
Conditions are being monitored and updates will be shared as needed.
This Fire Advisory remains in effect until further notice.
For more information, please refer to the Fire Bylaw or visit www.albertafirebans.ca for province-wide updates.
Re: Water Levels at Buffalo Lake
The following is a letter issued by the Honourable Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Environment & Protected Areas, regarding the water levels at Buffalo Lake.
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Is there a Fire Ban?
To be up to date with fire bans, please go to www.albertafirebans.ca.
Please be aware the Summer Village has Fire Control Bylaw that restricts uses within the municipality.
Understanding how the different tree species within the Summer Village impact the spread of wildfire click here.
What being Fire Smart can do for your property, neighbours and community, click on the Fire Smart for websites.
Please be aware the Summer Village has Fire Control Bylaw that restricts uses within the municipality.
Understanding how the different tree species within the Summer Village impact the spread of wildfire click here.
What being Fire Smart can do for your property, neighbours and community, click on the Fire Smart for websites.
Bylaw 210-24: Golf Cart Pilot is in Effect.
On May 5, 2025, Bylaw 210-24: Golf Cart Pilot Project will be in effect. You may register your golf cart online through the online form found at Residents -> Forms, Applications, & Permits. Please familiarize yourself with the bylaw.
Completed applications may take up to four (4) business days to process, and applicants will be contacted on when they can pick up the permit at the municipal office.
THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE OHV's. Bylaw 212-25: Traffic Bylaw speaks to OHVs and their uses in the municipality.
If you have any questions, please contact the village office.
Completed applications may take up to four (4) business days to process, and applicants will be contacted on when they can pick up the permit at the municipal office.
THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE OHV's. Bylaw 212-25: Traffic Bylaw speaks to OHVs and their uses in the municipality.
If you have any questions, please contact the village office.