April 4, 2008 Fire ban in effect at provincial parks in Southern Alberta Due to dry conditions in parts of Alberta, a fire ban is now in place at 12 provincial parks and recreation areas.  The ban is effective immediately and until further notice. The fire ban applies to: Fish Creek Provincial Park: in Calgary between 37th Street southwest and the Bow River, southeast  Park Lake Provincial Park: 17 km NW of Lethbridge on Hwy 25, then 5 km NW on Hwy 101  Lake McGregor Provincial Recreation Area: 20 km N of Vulcan on Hwy 23, then 25 km E on Hwy 542  Little Bow Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area: 20 km S of Vulcan on Hwy 23, 36 km E on Hwy 529 & 3 km S on access road  Travers Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area: 40 km SE of Champion on Hwy 529  Little Bow Provincial Park: approximately 35 km SE of Vulcan  Wyndham-Carseland Provincial Park: 4 km SE of Carseland  Big Knife Provincial Park: 60 km NE of Stettler  Bragg Creek Provincial Park: 2 km SW of Bragg Creek  Fallen Timber Provincial Recreation Area: 45 km NW of Sundre  Little Fish Lake Provincial Park: 50 km SE of Drumheller  Steveville campsite at Dinosaur Provincial Park (ban applies to Steveville campsite only, not the park as a whole):  approximately 50 km NE of Brooks  This fire ban prohibits the use of all wood, briquette and propane/natural gas fires, including those contained in  designated fire facilities. Gas and propane stoves are allowed for cooking. For general information about provincial parks and recreation areas, visit www.albertaparks.ca or call 1-866-427-3582.  The Alberta Parks web site also provides access to the latest fire ban information.

Copyright:  Alberta Equestrian Federation

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