Thanks to all who completed the fireworks survey.  Council reviewed and considered the feedback.  A new bylaw #2202-01 has been passed.

Fireworks will be allowed now, under the following restrictions:

No person shall discharge, fire or set off Fireworks within the Summer Village:

• On or over Summer Village land, including Ouimette Park
• Over neighbouring properties; or
• During a fire ban issued either by the Province of Alberta or the Summer Village

A person who uses or causes fireworks to be used shall:

• Do so safely and only in an open space; and
• Only discharge, fire or set off fireworks within the time period of 6 pm until midnight, or on New Year's Eve until 12:30 am of the next day; and
• Only discharge, fire or set off fireworks on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the May long weekend, Canada Day, the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the August long weekend, the Friday Saturday and Sunday of the September long weekend and New Year's Eve, unless special written permission has been obtained at least 5 days advance of their use from the CAO or his or her designate; and
• Cleanup all debris, rubbish, litter, remains and byproducts created by or resulting from the use of fireworks.

If you see someone not following the bylaw please contact our bylaw officer with as much information as possible.  They will be able to follow-up with that person.