Use AlbertaFireBans.ca to Check Fire Ban Status Province Wide

The Town of Hinton has recently received questions regarding fire bans, stemming from provincial fire ban statuses and a Google Listing from 2016 for a former fire ban. 

As of May 06, 2020, the Town of Hinton is not under a fire ban. There is a Fire Ban in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, impacting the areas outside of the municipality (read ministerial order here).

If you are ever unsure about fire ban status anywhere in the province, visit the Alberta Fire Bans Website here or download their app to check. You can also visit https://www.hinton.ca/CivicAlerts to view all current news items from the Town of Hinton.