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Originally Posted by dkogut
Hello all,
Well after waiting a number of years I was able to finally get my Moose draw for 412. We were hoping to access the back country behind EWS. While the road is closed and with so many trails closed to quads, etc., anyone know whether there are alternative access routes to the country/swamp in the valley. It's been a couple years since we've been out there and a lot has change. Thank you
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Apparently there's a road closure somewhere along the transalta road because of the fire right now.
https://www.albertafirebans.ca/
FOREST AREA CLOSURE IN EFFECT
A forest area closure is in place within the Calgary Forest Area for public safety during active wildfire operations. Wildland firefighting crews, vehicles and aircraft from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry are conducting suppression operations on the Devil’s Head wildfire within the forest area closure.
The forest area closure is within the Calgary Forest Area portion of Alberta’s Forest Protection Area. The closure area is approximately 18,500 hectares located east of the Banff National Park boundary, Township 27 Ranges 9,10 and 11 near the TransAlta Road.
Under a forest area closure, access is limited to individuals authorized by permit to enter the area. Permits are issued by the local Alberta Agriculture and Forestry office, and can be requested by calling 403-297-8822.
The forest area closure will remain in effect until wildfire operations and the current wildfire hazard dictate that it is safe re-open the area.
People that are granted access to this area via permit must still abide by the conditions of the fire ban in the surrounding area:
Prohibited
· outdoor wood fires
· backyard firepits
· barbecues with charcoal briquettes
· fireworks and exploding targets
· all fire permits are suspended or cancelled.
Allowed
· propane / natural gas powered appliances
· open flame CSA approved oil devices
· indoor wood fires
** All devices must be CSA approved and used as per manufacturer standards. Users are still responsible for care and attendance of all devices and should reduce their use during fire restrictions and bans. Approved activities or devices will not prevent potential prosecution or litigation if the user or device starts a wildfire.