Open burning & fires — Stettler, Alberta

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

In the Town of Stettler, Alberta, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire Bylaw (2192-25), verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than one hundred ($100.00) dollars or more than five thousand ($5,000.00) dollars. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, or designate.

Fire Bylaw (2192-25) adopted bylaw
permit required yes 6.1
permit issuer Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, or designate 6.1
allowed conditions Cooking with portable appliance, recreational burning in Acceptable Fire Pits/Fireplaces with clean fuel and adult present, Public Park Site fires, permitted incinerators, or Fire Dept training. 6.8
fine range not less than one hundred ($100.00) dollars or more than five thousand ($5,000.00) dollars 14.3
scout note

Regulates fire services, open burning, and fire safety requirements in the Town of Stettler.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://www.stettler.net/ · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Open burning & fires across Alberta · Open burning & fires in other municipalities