Open burning & fires — Sedgewick, Alberta

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

In the Town of Sedgewick, Alberta, open burning & fires rules are set by Bylaw 584 Fire Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than two-hundred dollars ($200) and not more than five-thousand dollars ($5,000). A permit is required. Permit issuer: FRESS.

Bylaw 584 Fire Bylaw adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 24
permit issuer FRESS s. 25
allowed conditions Allowed with valid Fire Permit, or exempt activities: training, cooking, acceptable fire pits/fireplaces, public park fires, dwelling fireplaces, licensed incinerators. s. 24, s. 25
fine range not less than two-hundred dollars ($200) and not more than five-thousand dollars ($5,000) s. 84
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Regulates fire prevention, fire services, and open burning within Sedgewick.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: http://sedgewick.ca · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Open burning & fires across Alberta · Open burning & fires in other municipalities