April 2026 - Newsletter
April 2026 - Newsletter
Stage 2 Water Restrictions are in effect
LAWN WATERING SCHEDULE
PERMITTED WATERING TIMES
✅ Hand watering of trees, shrubs, flowers, vegetable gardens, and other landscape plants is still permitted.
Effective at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, July 23, 2026, all open burning will be prohibited within the City of Greenwood.
This includes:
All existing campfires and open fires must be completely extinguished by the noon deadline.
CSA-rated or ULC-rated outdoor stoves that burn charcoal briquettes, liquid fuel or gaseous fuel may continue to be used, provided the flame height is less than 15 centimetres. Please use extreme caution and never leave any heat or flame source unattended.
The prohibition is intended to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. It will remain in effect until 12:00 p.m. on October 31, 2026, or until the prohibition is rescinded.
To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open-burning violation:
Residents and visitors are asked to remain vigilant and help keep our community safe.
For full details on the prohibition, visit:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions/southeast-fire-centre-bans
To learn more about open burning regulations and safer burning practices, visit:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions/open-burning
April 2026 - Newsletter
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P.O. Box 129
Greenwood, BC V0H 1J0
Phone: (250) 445-6644
Fax: (250) 445-6441
Email: [email protected]
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