Alberta Wildfire would like to remind everyone that Wildfire season begins this Sunday, March 1. 

They say, "It's now time to revisit those winter campfire sites or brush piles to ensure they have been completely extinguished, clean up yard debris and get your permit."

"When checking an extinguished burn pile, spread around any remaining debris so you can probe the area for hot spots. Use your bare hand and feel for heat over the ash piles or use a long metal rod to probe into the pile and feel for heat. If you see smoke or feel heat, the fire is still burning beneath the surface. Drench any remaining hot spots with water and stir up the ashes"

They also remind the public that fire permits will be required for all burning, with the exception of heating or warming fires, within the Forest Protection Area of Alberta.

Those need their free permit can contact the Grande Prairie Forest Area office at 780-538-5560 to find out how. 

The wildfire danger for the Grande Prairie area is currently low.