Edmonton outdoor smoking ban to become law

A bylaw preventing people from smoking within 10 metres of playgrounds, sports fields and other outdoor facilities used by children will become law in two weeks.

Council will take the final vote at the end of the month. Only one councillor, Kerry Diotte,is against the bylaw.

The fine for breaking the bylaw will be $250.

Health groups urged the city to phase out smoking in outdoor spaces such as parks, festivals and outdoor attractions.

The bylaw includes a three-year, $75,000 public-awareness campaign to be launched April 1st.