The fire ban, which covered the Forest Protection Area, provincial parks and protected areas, was put into place in mid-April as a measure to slow the start of the wildfire season.

Steady rainfall heading into the May long weekend helped with wildfire danger conditions across southern Alberta, however, there are still concerns.

“The continued hot and dry weather across much of southern Alberta has created an extreme fire hazard," said Agriculture Minister Oneil Carlier.

Four buildings were caught up in a blaze that start at 193 Avenue and 67 Street.

A wildfire burning in northern Strathcona County for nearly a week has been brought under control by fire crews.

Edmonton Fire Rescue said the ban prohibits open burning, fireworks, backyard fire pits, cooking stoves and barbecues that use fuels such as wood and briquettes.

A fire ban was issued Thursday morning for a municipality in southeastern Alberta. 

Parks Canada ordered Banff Sunshine and the Sunshine Mountain Lodge to close on Monday, leading to the closure of commercial operations.

Parks Canada said Thursday the south section of the wildfire is “active in British Columbia as forecasted” and remains on the west side of the continental divide.

Fire crews across southern Alberta are working non-stop, battling one grass fire after another.