Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?

Open burning & fires — Beaverlodge, Alberta: Fire Bylaw No. 1031

In the Town of Beaverlodge, Alberta, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire Bylaw No. 1031, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or such other amount as may be specified in this Bylaw and not greater than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00). A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief.

Fire Bylaw No. 1031 adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 8.2(ii)
permit issuer	Fire Chief	s. 2.o
allowed conditions	Permit required for thawing, farming, recreation. Exempt: fireplaces, Town approved pits, incinerators, smudge fires, Fire Service training.	s. 8.2, s. 11.1
fine range	not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or such other amount as may be specified in this Bylaw and not greater than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00)	s. 13.4

scout note

Establishes fire services and controls open burning within Beaverlodge; prohibits open burning except under permit; fire season March 1 to October 31. Adopted January 27, 2025.