Warning

Update: Fire Ban Lifted – Call Controlled Burn Line prior to burning

The October 5, 2021 Fire Ban has been lifted effective October 14, 2021.  Please continue to use caution when burning, especially if the winds are high.

Ratepayers are encouraged to view the Wildfire in Saskatchewan webpage for current information such as:

  • Active wildfire map
  • Provincial and municipal fire ban maps
  • Daily fire danger map
  • Procedure to obtain a burn notification number if you plan to burn in or within 4.5 km of a provincial forest

The link is:  https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/environment-public-health-and-safety/wildfire-in-saskatchewan

As always, please call the controlled burn line at 1-866-404-4911 whenever you plan to burn.

The number is answered 24/7 – 365 days.

Questions you will be asked:

  • What is your land location?
  • What is your RM number?
  • Who is your Fire Service Provider?
  • What are the location details?
  • What are you burning?
  • How long will your burn last?
  • Your name and phone number.

You will be asked to call back once the burn has been completed.

The link for the controlled burn line information is:

https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/environment-public-health-and-safety/fire-safety/controlled-burns-and-grass-fires

October 14, 2021 in Alert, Emergency, Fire, Warning

Fire Ban

Effective 3:00 pm on May 11, 2021 the RM of Clayton No. 333 is under a fire ban in accordance with Bylaw 2018-01.  All fires must be extinguished immediately.

May 11, 2021 in Alert, Emergency, Warning

Fire Ban

The Rural Municipality of Clayton No. 333 is under a fire ban effective April 24, 2019 at 12:04 p.m.  All Fires must be extinguished by 4:00 p.m. today.

April 24, 2019 in Alert, Emergency, Warning 0 comments

Office Closure

The RM office will be closed for Administrator Holidays for the week of  Sept 3.  It will reopen on September 10, 2018 at 9:00 am.

August 27, 2018 in Alert, Warning 0 comments

Sturgis & District Rural Fire Co-Operative

The Sturgis Rural Fire Coop passed the following resolution at the last regular meeting;

“That all call outs for controlled burns that are not called into the burn line be subject to a minimum charge as set by the Rural Fire Coop.”

This means if you do not call in a controlled burn to the burn line at 1-866-404-4911, and the fire department is dispatched to the fire, you will be charged a minimum charge for the call out, the charges are at the discretion of the Rural Fire Coop.

July 18, 2018 in Alert, Warning 0 comments

Swan Plain Bridge

The bridge that is west of Swan Plain on the Dyck Memorial Road will be replaced this year.  Construction should begin by the end of July and the job will be completed within 8 weeks.  During the construction that section of the Dyck Memorial Road shall be closed completely.  Please do not cross the barricades, let the crew work as the bridge will be completely removed.

July 16, 2018 in Alert, Maintenance, Roads, Warning 0 comments