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Province Wide OHV Ban (Lifted May 13th)

Posted: Fri May 06, 2016 4:17 pm
by giantjoe
Bad news everyone. The wildfire situation is critical and the Gov't of Alberta has announced a province wide ban on OHV's for recreational use.

http://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=4 ... 450C4C721C

Stay tuned.

Re: Province Wide OHV Ban

Posted: Thu May 12, 2016 12:13 pm
by Luis69
Hi Joe, is there any news regarding PLUZ lands ban on off roads and bikes?

Re: Province Wide OHV Ban

Posted: Thu May 12, 2016 1:09 pm
by giantjoe
Nothing yet...

Re: Province Wide OHV Ban

Posted: Thu May 12, 2016 1:55 pm
by Fenel854
Here is a post from the NASTE club facebook page.
780 427-2137 this is the number to Minister Oneil Carlier responsable for the OHV ban. He is not an ATV user infact some say he is anti ATV.
There is a heavy snowfall warning for the mountain parks and the foothills at the moment. Feel free to call and ask why when standing in 6" of snow we need a province wide fire ban / ATV ban over the long weekend!
Since the fire at Fort McMurray is no longer a threat to the city and with the rain/snow we have had this week, the ban should be lifted.

Re: Province Wide OHV Ban

Posted: Thu May 12, 2016 3:37 pm
by Hendrix13
I phoned AEP and raised a complaint. :p
So far they have no plans to lift the ban on ohv's until after may-long. Despite the reduced fire risk.

Hope I'm not the only one.
1 (866) 394-3473

Re: Province Wide OHV Ban

Posted: Thu May 12, 2016 3:54 pm
by axel99
The infamous may long weekend, what a milestone. Now I remember why I have trust issues with all government political parties and politicians.

Re: Province Wide OHV Ban

Posted: Thu May 12, 2016 3:59 pm
by cedric
Just one more reason to go to BC for May long.

Re: Province Wide OHV Ban

Posted: Thu May 12, 2016 4:52 pm
by Analog
Ya this is kinda nuts. I buy a new bike and have gotten to ride in once.

Re: Province Wide OHV Ban

Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 8:15 am
by malcolmzilla
Komrades never waste a krisis.

Re: Province Wide OHV Ban

Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 9:37 am
by Dave P
The Calgary ATV Association made a post on face book saying they talked to the AOHVA and the bans were being reassessed this afternoon.

Re: Province Wide OHV Ban

Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 1:23 pm
by giantjoe
Ban lifted for the Calgary forest area. Have a good weekend everyone. Be smart about it though, the fire ban is still in effect.

Re: Province Wide OHV Ban

Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 1:49 pm
by Smokey510
http://beta.albertafirebans.ca/


OHV ban lifted, it would seem.

Re: Province Wide OHV Ban (Lifted May 13th)

Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 2:32 pm
by vwrally
Confusing and conflicting information on the fire ban website

Re: Province Wide OHV Ban (Lifted May 13th)

Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 2:39 pm
by giantjoe
Yeah, I agree. The OHV ban is still in effect for more northern areas and ones other than Calgary Forest area. Fire ban I believe is still province wide.

Re: Province Wide OHV Ban (Lifted May 13th)

Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 2:43 pm
by Dakota_c69
This is the wording from the Alberta Fire Ban website

Although the province-wide fire ban and OHV restriction was lifted, a Fire Advisory remains in effect for the Calgary Forest Area.
No fire permits will be issued.
Safe campfires are allowed.
Incendiary targets remain banned province-wide.