Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Eckville, Alberta, licence required: True; licence fee: $40.00; $20.00 neutered or spayed; 50% reduction Oct 1-Dec 30; leash rule: No person shall allow or permit his cat to run at large.; fines: $50; $100; $500. Source: Cat Bylaw; Dog Bylaw 746-18; Hen Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.
| licence required | True | s. 3 |
| licence fee | $40.00; $20.00 neutered or spayed; 50% reduction Oct 1-Dec 30 | Schedule "A" (Bylaw No. 750-18) |
| leash rule | No person shall allow or permit his cat to run at large. | s. 9(a) |
| fine range | $50; $100; $500 | s. 19; s. 20(b) |
Town of Eckville bylaw governing the control and regulation of cats within the town.
| licence required | True | Part 2, Section 1 |
| licence fee | $40.00; $20.00 neutered; $ 5.00 replacement; reduced by 50% Oct-Dec | Schedule "A" |
| leash rule | Dog off premises without leash is an offence. | Part 3, Section 1(b) |
| max animals | No more than two (2) dogs | Part 2, Section 9(a) |
| fine range | $100.00; $200.00; $400.00; $800.00; $1000.00; Court | Schedule "B" |
Town of Eckville bylaw governing the licensing, control, and regulation of dogs within the town.
| licence required | True | s. 7.1 |
| licence fee | $50.00 | s. 7.3(b) |
| leash rule | Hens must not run-at-large (outside coop/run); coop and outdoor enclosure secured from sunset to sunrise. | s. 6.1(b); s. 2.1(p) |
| max animals | five (5) | s. 4.1 |
| fine range | $50.00; $100.00 | s. 8.3; s. 8.4 |
Town of Eckville bylaw regulating the keeping of hens within the town limits.