Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Summer Village of Val Quentin, Alberta, allowed conditions: Cooking using Portable Barbecuing Appliance; recreational burning in Acceptable Fire Pits with clean fuel, no Prohibited Debris, control means, adult present.; fines: $500.00. Source: Bylaw 238-11 Fire Pit Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.
Bylaw 238-11 Fire Pit Bylaw
adopted bylaw
allowed conditions
Cooking using Portable Barbecuing Appliance; recreational burning in Acceptable Fire Pits with clean fuel, no Prohibited Debris, control means, adult present.
PART 2 OPEN AIR FIRES PROHIBITED 1)
fine range
$500.00
PART 4 OFFENSES AND PENALTIES 1)
scout note
Regulates the use of fire pits and open burning within the Summer Village of Val Quentin.