Fire bans active for Yorkton and area

WATCH: Three RMs in the Yorkton area and the City of Yorkton have enacted fire bans in response to wildfire risk.

Dry, springtime conditions and rising temperatures have led to numerous fire bans across the province – and the parkland is no exception.

The Rural Municipalities of Garry, Orkney and Wallace are currently under fire bans – in addition to the City of Yorkton itself.

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According to the Yorkton Fire Protective Services, all approved fire pit usage will only be permitted between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m.

The restriction does not apply to barbeques with propane, natural gas or briquettes.