Open burning & fires — Whitecourt, Alberta

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

In the Town of Whitecourt, Alberta, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire Services Bylaw 1582, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than established in Schedule A - Fines, and not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000). A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief or designate.

Fire Services Bylaw 1582 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 7.3
permit issuer Fire Chief or designate s. 8.4
allowed conditions With a valid Fire Permit, or without permit for Town-approved Recreational Fire, Barbeque on property or approved public area, Fire Department training. s. 7.3, s. 7.4, s. 7.5
fine range not less than established in Schedule A - Fines, and not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000) s. 16.3
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Regulates fire services and open burning within Whitecourt.

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