Update: Feb. 9, 2024: This project is complete.
FireSmart treatments will be conducted in several forested areas in the community.
The work will begin in January 2024 to thin and prune trees, and clean out debris from high-hazard forested areas.
The project will involve mechanical removal, hand crews and pile burning. Smoke may be visible periodically during this work. Firewood may be available to the public as the project progresses. Please follow all signage, keep a safe distance from workers and equipment and do not enter closed areas.
All timelines and work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances.
Contractor
TBD
Lead Department
Regional Emergency Services - FireSmart
Start Date
01/01/24
End Date
02/27/24
Location
Blue areas are completed, yellow areas are currently being worked in, orange areas yet to be started. Each completed block has piles of firewood available for the public.
Community Benefit
FireSmart uses preventative measures to reduce the wildfire threat to homes and communities while balancing the benefits of wildfire on the landscape.
Find more information about this project and all FireSmart projects at rmwb.ca/firesmart or contact Pulse at 780-743-7000 or rmwb.ca/pulse.
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