A burning ban has been put into place in the R.M. of Stuartburn, effective immediately.

Reeve Jim Swidersky says all permits have been withdrawn or cancelled, although contained fires in burn barrels or covered pits are still allowed.

Swidersky says they had been mulling the decision since a small grass fire south of Vita last week, and with no favourable moisture in the weather forecast. He asks residents to be vigilant and exercise extreme caution.

A fire ban has also been put into place for the R.M. of de Salaberry.