Fire ban still in effect for Battlefords Park and area
Battlefords residents visiting area campgrounds in the days ahead will need to keep in mind that fire restrictions are still in place until further notice due to extreme fire hazards.
The ban is in effect for all parks in the area including the Battlefords Provincial Park, Blackstrap, Candle Lake, Great Blue Heron, Narrow Hills, Pike Lake, and Saskatchewan Landing.
While a provincial fire ban has been lifted in certain areas, campfire fire restrictions remain in place for these locations. No open fires in these parks are permitted.
“It’s a total fire restriction. There are no fires whatsoever in the park,” said Jackie Starling, park manager, Battlefords Provincial Park, Saskatchewan Parks, Culture and Sport. “It’s due to the dry conditions and the poplar fuzz. That stuff is very dangerous for fires.”