Backyard hens & livestock — Wainwright, Alberta

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

In the Town of Wainwright, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Wainwright Land Use Bylaw No. 2022-04, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: No person shall keep any Livestock in any part of the yard.

Town of Wainwright Land Use Bylaw No. 2022-04 adopted bylaw
livestock rule No person shall keep any Livestock in any part of the yard. s. 3.21(a)(vii)
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Land Use Bylaw Section 3.21 ("Objects Prohibited or Restricted in Yards") bans keeping any livestock in any part of a yard townwide, alongside bans on wrecked vehicles, unsightly storage and communications towers.

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