Fire Ban

The Rural Municipality of Cupar #218, the Village of Markinch and the Town of Cupar have issued a fire ban effective May 16, 2018.  This ban includes all open fires, camp fires, fires used for cooking, briquette barbecues, burning barrels, chimneys, briquette fire pits, portable fire pits including those contained in designated fire facilities and the discharge of all fireworks.

The ban does not apply to fires contained in cooking appliances fueled by propane or natural gas such as BBQ’s or Coleman stoves.

This order takes effect on May 16, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. and is in effect until further notice.  Please be advised a minimum fine for starting a fire is $500.

For further information contact the RM office at (306) 723-4726 or [email protected]