Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?

Dogs & animal control — County of Paintearth No. 18, Alberta: Animal Control Bylaw No. 006-2022 (Halkirk)

In the Municipal District of County of Paintearth No. 18, Alberta, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control Bylaw No. 006-2022 (Halkirk), verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $25.00 to $500.00; double for subsequent offences. A licence is required. Licence fee: $15.00 (Annual Fee) + GST; $25.00 (Annual Fee) + GST.

Animal Control Bylaw No. 006-2022 (Halkirk) adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 2.1
licence fee	$15.00 (Annual Fee) + GST; $25.00 (Annual Fee) + GST	Schedule "A"
leash rule	No owner shall suffer, permit, or allow for any reason his/her animal to be at large within the Village of Halkirk.	s. 4.2
max animals	three (3) animals... aged six (6) months or more	s. 2.19
fine range	$25.00 to $500.00; double for subsequent offences	Schedule "B"

scout note

Regulates animal control within the former Village of Halkirk, now administered by the County of Paintearth following amalgamation effective January 1, 2025. Bylaw 006-2022, given third reading July 2022.