Backyard hens & livestock — Spirit River, Alberta

Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?

In the Town of Spirit River, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Spirit River Animal Control Bylaw No. 992, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: No person shall keep Livestock within the Town boundaries without the approval of Town Council.

Town of Spirit River Animal Control Bylaw No. 992 adopted bylaw
hens permitted no s. 2(k)(ii); s. 18(a)
livestock rule No person shall keep Livestock within the Town boundaries without the approval of Town Council. s. 18(a)
permit or licence Animal license required for dogs/cats over 6 months; yearly dog/cat license $30.00; dangerous dog license $500.00. Livestock requires Town Council approval (no fee stated). s. 3(a); Schedule "A"; s. 18(a)
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No person may keep Livestock within Town boundaries without Council approval; 'Livestock' is defined to include pigeons, rabbits, chickens, turkeys, geese, guinea fowl or poultry of any kind, unless part of an approved Urban Hen policy or bylaw (Sec. 18); fine $100.

Machine-readable: backyard-hens.json · Official website: http://www.townofspiritriver.ca · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Backyard hens & livestock across Alberta · Backyard hens & livestock in other municipalities