Sunday, July 20, 2014

July 20/14 - AB Fire Ban in Crowsnest & Not on BC side

Well hello gang! Its been a while but there isn't much weather that isn't good for quadding so it seems mute to report much. Weather has been smoking hot hitting +32 last week but this week is a nicer +23 with a slight breeze to keep you happy. Riding in the trees is cool and relaxing temperature wise. SO we have had questions about the fires and bans etc. Kelowna has a fire going and we have been getting some smoky days on and off and Banff had a lightning strike in a control burn area so they let it burn under control. We hadn't had any fire bans until the 18th when the Municipality of Crowsnest decided to have a fire ban so no open camp fires. But the BC side in the Southeast region is permitting open camp fires. So we can have campfires here and also on the BC side of the border. In both situations though, propane fuelled appliances are acceptable. Please use extreme caution when having fires of any kind. Contain them and keep them small. Put them out with lots and lots of water not just a couple of glass fulls. Stir it around and make sure all the coals are soaked. If you want more info then go to www.albertafirebans.ca or www.http://bcwildfire.ca/hprscripts/wildfirenews/bans.asp Fire bans get turned on and off without much notice so please check the websites before having a fire. The quadding is a bit dusty in spots but clear everywhere and the fishing is good in the mornings down at Summit and Island Lakes. Plan to BBQ still if you wish. Fingers crossed we get some nightly little showers to settle everything down a bit. Cheers - V

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