NO FIRE BAN in effect November 14, 2025
Due to current weather conditions and the recent snowfall, our FIRE ADVISORY has been reduced to a NO FIRE BAN for all of Brazeau County and Town of Drayton Valley starting Friday November 14, 2025 at 5:00 pm. Outdoor burning is permitted only with a fire permit or in an approved fire pit or burning appliance.
The following fires are permitted:
- Outdoor burning is permitted with an approved fire permit.
- Internal household fireplaces
- Incinerators (for farm and acreage use)
- Burn barrel (steel/metal drum no larger than 45 gallons- for Agriculture lands)
- Solid Fuel barbecues (charcoal briquettes)
- Bylaw compliant backyard and camping fires
- Fires contained within approved facilities and appliances in designed camping and recreational areas
- Portable propane fire pits and appliances
For more information, please visit albertafirebans.ca for fire up-to-date fire status or contact the Drayton Valley/Brazeau County Fire Services @ 780-514-2216 during regular business hours.
Bridge/road Closure - Moose Hill Bridge (Effective December 17th, 2025)
Temporary Road Closure – Township Road 482 near Range Road 50 at Modeste Creek (Moose Hill Bridge)
Effective December 17, 2025, Township Road 482 will be closed near Range Road 50 at Modeste Creek (Moose Hill Bridge) between Range Road 50 and Range Road 44A. The bridge will be fully closed; however, local traffic may access the road up to the bridge from both directions.
A detour route has been established to help maintain traffic flow.
This closure is required for public safety while the County assesses next steps for the bridge.
For questions or more information, please contact our Public Works Department at 780-542-7777 or publicworks@brazeau.ab.ca.
