Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Village of Alberta Beach, Alberta, allowed conditions: Supervised by adult, safe manner, allowed fuels (seasoned wood, propane, natural gas, paper/cardboard), extinguishing equipment available, confined in fire pit, flame height limits.; fines: $300.00-$600.00 standard; $500.00-$1000.00 fire ban; $1000.00-$2000.00 obstruction. Source: 298-24 Burning Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.
298-24 Burning Bylaw
adopted bylaw
allowed conditions
Supervised by adult, safe manner, allowed fuels (seasoned wood, propane, natural gas, paper/cardboard), extinguishing equipment available, confined in fire pit, flame height limits.
s. 3(1); s. 2(8); s. 3(8); s. 3(9)
fine range
$300.00-$600.00 standard; $500.00-$1000.00 fire ban; $1000.00-$2000.00 obstruction
Schedule "A"
scout note
Current burning bylaw for the Village of Alberta Beach regulating open burning; replaces rescinded Bylaw 247-16.