Last week, the Town of Drumheller announced that the Drumheller municipal area was under a fire ban. After a weekend of rain that ban has been lifted as of Tuesday, May 1, at 10:00 a.m.
    “We’ve had a good localized rain and the forecast for the next day or two is for more,” said Fire Chief Bill Bachynski. “Even if we don’t get anymore, there’s been enough to lift the fire ban.”
    The ban was sparked after high temperatures and winds conspired to leave the prairies bone dry.
    The dry conditions resulted in a more than average number of grass and bush fires for this time of year.
    Despite the ban being lifted, Bachynski advises caution when dealing with fire.
    “You should be careful all year round in regards to fire,” said Bachynski.
    Bachynski reminds residents that under the Town of Drumheller’s bylaws, residents must have a permit to openly burn anything.