{"id":192706,"date":"2025-06-25T17:27:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T21:27:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/?p=192706"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:27:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T21:27:46","slug":"residents-ask-the-town-of-huntsville-to-ban-fireworks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/residents-ask-the-town-of-huntsville-to-ban-fireworks\/","title":{"rendered":"Residents ask the Town of Huntsville to ban fireworks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At the June 25 General Committee meeting, Huntsville residents Louise Hayes and Steve Thomas asked councillors to consider banning fireworks.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 14px;\"><strong><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45658\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Hayes spoke passionately about the adverse impact fireworks have on both wild and domestic animals, the pollution they emit, and the impact on people, particularly those suffering from PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), as well as the risk of forest fires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She also noted that fireworks have been banned in many other municipalities, which would be supported by the Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary and many other community members who, in a short time, have signed a petition presented to the municipality, which contains 89 signatures (according to the Town).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hayes also suggested other forms of marking celebrations, like laser or drone shows, instead of fireworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thomas told the municipality he comes from a law enforcement background and noted that some urban municipalities are seeing fireworks used as a weapon. He said the Town&#8217;s bylaw needs to not only allow staff to enforce usage but also enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A motion was put forward to review the Town&#8217;s five-year-old fireworks bylaw. Huntsville Mayor Nancy Alcock said she could also get input from an enforcement standpoint from the newly created OPP Detachment Board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Huntsville Councillor Dione Schumacher said she anticipates push-back from the community and wants to ensure public consultation will take place should the Town decide to ban fireworks. Both Councillors Cory Clarke and Bob Stone stated that while they would not object to feedback from the police services board, they do not want to see the existing bylaw changed, given that many people enjoy fireworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Councillor Helena Renwick said she would like to see other alternatives explored, and with respect to those who are triggered by fireworks and suffer from PTSD, she said the issue should be taken into consideration. She said she is in favour of revisiting the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deputy Mayor Dan Armour suggested that while the bylaw is being reviewed, specific zones can be examined regarding where fireworks are allowed. He said perhaps not in residential areas or short-term rental properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, a majority of councillors, with the exception of Clarke and Stone, voted in favour of asking municipal staff to review the bylaw and return with recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Don\u2019t miss out on Doppler!<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sign up <a href=\"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/dont-miss-out-on-doppler\/\"><u>here<\/u><\/a> to receive our email digest with links to our most recent stories.<br \/>\nLocal news in your inbox so you don&#8217;t miss anything!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"background: #5cb85c url('https:\/\/d1iczxrky3cnb2.cloudfront.net\/red_logo.png') no-repeat 37px; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; display: inline-block; font-size: 16px; padding: 15px 38px; padding-left: 75px; -webkit-border-radius: 2px; -moz-border-radius: 2px; border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0 1px 0 0 #1f5a89; text-shadow: 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/support-huntsville-doppler\">Click here to support local news<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45657\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the June 25 General Committee meeting, Huntsville residents Louise Hayes and Steve Thomas asked councillors to consider banning fireworks. 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