Open burning & fires — Lac Ste. Anne County, Alberta
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Municipal District of Lac Ste. Anne County, Alberta, permit required: True; permit issuer: County Fire Chief, designate, or Fire Guardian; allowed conditions: Portable Appliance, Acceptable Fireplace, Fire Pit, Campfire, or Acceptable Burn Barrel; prohibited during Fire Ban or Advisory.; fines: Not more than $25,000.00 per offense; Schedule "A" violation tickets range from $250.00 to $25,000.00.. Source: Bylaw 29-2020 — Fire Services, verified 2026-06-08.
Bylaw 29-2020 — Fire Services
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 8.1
permit issuer
County Fire Chief, designate, or Fire Guardian
s. 4.1(c); s. 7.1(a)
allowed conditions
Portable Appliance, Acceptable Fireplace, Fire Pit, Campfire, or Acceptable Burn Barrel; prohibited during Fire Ban or Advisory.
s. 10.1; s. 11.2(c)
fine range
Not more than $25,000.00 per offense; Schedule "A" violation tickets range from $250.00 to $25,000.00.
s. 12.1; Schedule "A"
scout note
Establishes fire services, open burning restrictions, and fire protection requirements across Lac Ste. Anne County.