🚫🔥 Fire Ban in Effect – RM of Mervin No. 499 🔥🚫
Effective Date: July 14, 2025

Due to hot, dry conditions and an increased fire risk, a FIRE BAN is now in effect for all areas within the RM of Mervin No. 499.

What This Means:
When a fire ban is declared, under delegated authority, the following activities are strictly prohibited throughout the Municipality:
a. Open burning of any kind, including brush piles, stubble, grass, and debris;
b. Use of fireworks or exploding targets;
c. Recreational use of off-road vehicles, including All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs), dirt bikes, and similar off-road machinery, except as outlined below.
19. Notwithstanding the general prohibition on recreational ATV/UTV use, such vehicles may be operated within the boundaries of designated hamlets, for essential transportation purposes only provided that:
a. The operator remains on established roadways or driveways;
b. No travel occurs through grassed or vegetated area; and
c. The use complies with all provincial legislation and municipal traffic bylaws.

Agricultural or commercial use of ATVs/UTVs may be permitted during a fire ban only when necessary for essential operations.

This ban will remain in effect until conditions improve. Please stay alert and help keep our communities safe.
Violations may result in fines and enforcement actions.

For updates, visit our website or contact the RM Office directly.