Provincial fire ban

[Sledderglen]

We have a fire ban in place and a request to limit the use of OHVs.
Lets give it our best effort to follow the request.
Rain will come hard and heavy soon. Places in the province has received rain lately but was it enough?
This could be a chance to show that our recreation can be responsible and follow a request from the government.
Thanks

 

[Lem Lamb]

My pal found this yesterday as I could not find it.

Alberta announces provincewide fire ban and additional measures to reduce fire risk | Alberta.ca

I hope everyone can open the link.

Pal Don

 

[Absledder]

I completely agree. I really wanted to ride this week but it's just not worth the risk.

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[pipes]

the other day coming home from work I saw four individuals heading out into the bush. 2 on quads and 2 on dirt bikes. A little disappointed that they would even consider heading into the bush under these conditions.
The guys riding with commented along the same lines.


come on people lets be smart about this.

 

[doorfx]

I saw a guy on Glenmore tr. toss a cigarette out the window!! I was so pissed off. He was going in the other direction so I couldn't get a plate number. Can you report these douches ?

 

[whoDEANie]

I completely agree. I really wanted to ride this week but it's just not worth the risk.

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Yeah, I busted my hump and dumped a lot of unnecessary cash to be ready to ride this weekend. I was considering going anyway, even just along the Iron Horse or something, but it's kind of like spitting in the faces of all the people who lost their homes and all the firefighters that are risking their lives. ...almost like having a peace protest on Remembrance Day.

 

[X-Treme]

The iron horse is SUPER dry right now too. Anything north of Edmonton is, really. Not much for moisture around these parts.

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[LID]

Pretty sure I saw this somewhere on this site before
Be careful everyone

 

[j335]

For those that do end up going out ride "smart".Axe, shovels, fire extinguishers, buckets are an absolute must. Along with where you're riding.
Just to be clear I'm not telling people to keep riding I'm just suggesting ideas.
Southern areas did get some good amount of rain, never enough though. Sunday it's supposed to rain as well.

 

[whoDEANie]

The iron horse is SUPER dry right now too. Anything north of Edmonton is, really. Not much for moisture around these parts.

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True, but it is pretty much gravel road. ...would still be one of the lowest risk alternatives if you stay on the trail.

 

[TylerG]

Please note: Effective immediately there is a province wide ban on ohv use in all Alberta parks & public lands.

Fines can be anywhere from $1000 to $10,000 dollars

Please respect this ban.

 

[TylerG]

Province restricts off-highway vehicle recreational use | Alberta.ca

 

[Cat401]

Province restricts off-highway vehicle recreational use | Alberta.ca

not if your an indian...........wtf???

I understand the business use, farm use being exempt....I don't get the 1st nation right??

 

[lilduke]

Indians use quads to get around out on the Res. Usually about 4 or more passengers on a 350 big bear, heading down the ditch.

Point is; its transportation for them, not so much recreation.

 

[Lem Lamb]

I'll pass on riding since there's more days to ride.

Now I can work on quad rigging and clean up truck for the next outing.

Touch up 21 foot holiday trailer to sell now that I rapped up my North American trip. Only got to use it once, but 1 year away from home was long enough.
Pal Lem.

 

[Ronaha]

Indians use quads to get around out on the Res. Usually about 4 or more passengers on a 350 big bear, heading down the ditch.

Point is; its transportation for them, not so much recreation.

Haha this is so true, I've seen it.And if it's dark all four wear black, turn your lights off and dangle your legs in n front of moving tires...........haha seen it in Conklin!!!

 

[Ronaha]

The ground is crunchy dry, really scary...... Not a big fan of how riders,random campers,shooters got demonized on 630 ched yesterday by this forestry minister either, but I respect the cause, if only everyone was cautious all year round,l.

 

[iceman5689]

Starting to wonder if i'll ever have a bear camp that we can have a fire in. Pray for rain!

 

[medler]

And for the people who decide to ride.... Clean your pipes off. Check your spark arrestors . Don't be stupid . This fire in ft Mac is terrible. Let's be responsible guys /gals

 

[arff]

And for the people who decide to ride.... Clean your pipes off. Check your spark arrestors . Don't be stupid . This fire in ft Mac is terrible. Let's be responsible guys /gals

Mike are you going around cleaning pipe ??