Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Municipal District of Wheatland County, Alberta, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Guardian; allowed conditions: Fires in approved Incinerator, barbecue, or fire pit meeting safety conditions; recreational fires when bans not in effect.; fines: A fine of up to $10,000; Schedule 'C' minimums $250, $500, $1,000. Source: Fire and Emergency Services Bylaw 2025-06, verified 2026-06-08.
Fire and Emergency Services Bylaw 2025-06
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 8.1
permit issuer
Fire Guardian
s. 8.6(f)
allowed conditions
Fires in approved Incinerator, barbecue, or fire pit meeting safety conditions; recreational fires when bans not in effect.
s. 8.9, s. 9.6
fine range
A fine of up to $10,000; Schedule 'C' minimums $250, $500, $1,000
s. 15.4.2(a), Schedule 'C'
scout note
Governs fire and emergency services in Wheatland County. Bylaw 2025-06. Fire permits required for open burning under Bylaw 2019-06; this is the current consolidated fire services authority.