The MD of Foothills has issued a fire advisory.

With recent higher than normal, dry temperatures residents in the MD are asked to use extreme caution when burning.

The MD will not issue any new burning permits, but existing permits will still be valid until the expiry date.

This means the MD will not issue any new burning permits, but existing permits will still be valid until there expiry date.

Safe campfires are allowed, but that could change if conditions worsen.

The fire advisory will remain in place until further notice.

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