Highway signage while burning

As part of the "smoke ahead" signage program in Strathcona County, highway signage is required when land owners plan to burn within 800 metres of a primary or secondary highway.

Carillion Canada (9050-14 St., Edmonton, AB) will rent to residents whose property falls within the following perametres. A $300 deposit is required at the time of borrowing:

  • Highway 21, from Highway 14 north
  • Highway 14
  • Highway 216
  • Highway 16, from Highway 216 east
  • Secondary Highway 824, from Highway 14 north to Highway 16
  • Secondary Highway 830, from Highway 16 north to Highway 15
  • Wye Road - Secondary Highway 630, from Secondary Highway 824 east to Range Road 202
  • Secondary Highway 629, from Secondary Highway 824 east to Range Road 213
  • Secondary Highway 628, from Highway 216 east to Highway 21

Please phone 780-449-0502 (press 6) and ask to speak with Kalpa.

For properties that are within 800 metres of a primary or secondary highway that do not fall within Carillion's agreed service area, the following Alberta Transportation approved options are available:

  •  Alberta Traffic Supply Rental Division
    9555 - 62 Ave., Edmonton, AB
    780-438-5019
    $0.43 per day for the sign and $2.50 per day for the sign stand. Minimum charge is $30.
  • Alberta Traffic Supply Sales Division
    7798 - 16 St., Edmonton, AB
    780-440-4114
    $137.20 per sign

    Please ensure highway signage is removed immediately following the burn. Signage left on any highway when not required may be removed from the highway by Alberta Transportation.

    Further information:
    fireprev@strathcona.ca
    780-449-9651

Last updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Page ID: 8536

County Hall: 2001 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada T8A 3W7