Open burning & fires — Maple Creek, Saskatchewan

Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?

Town of Maple Creek has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-13.

Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 2018-MC-07 adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 2.1(c): "shall not be kindled within 23 m...except by permit...from the Fire Chief"; s. 2.1(e): "no person shall start the burning of straw, weeds, grass or fire a stubble field until a permit has been obtained from the Fire Chief"
permit issuer Fire Chief s. 1(g): "Permit means the written authority of the Fire Chief issued pursuant to this Bylaw"
allowed conditions Burning allowed 7:00 am–11:00 pm with competent person in charge; contained in approved receptacle with wire mesh screen; charcoal or seasoned wood only; not within 23m of building without permit. s. 2.1(c): "burning shall be done between 7:00 am and 11:00 p.m. when a competent person shall be constantly in charge"
fine range Individual: not more than $5,000.00; corporation: not more than $10,000.00; continuing offence adds same amount per day s. 27(1)(a)-(b)
scout note

Town of Maple Creek Bylaw 2018-MC-07 respecting fire prevention.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: http://www.maplecreek.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-13 · Open burning & fires in other municipalities