Backyard hens & livestock — Cardston, Alberta

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

In the Town of Cardston, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Cardston Bylaw 1696 - Animal Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: No person shall keep any Livestock Animal in any part of the corporate limits of the Town of Cardston without first obtaining a permit. Permit or licence: Livestock Animal permit required; Animal Permit fee $15.

Town of Cardston Bylaw 1696 - Animal Bylaw adopted bylaw
bees permitted yes s. 28.5
livestock rule No person shall keep any Livestock Animal in any part of the corporate limits of the Town of Cardston without first obtaining a permit s. 27
permit or licence Livestock Animal permit required; Animal Permit fee $15 s. 27; Appendix "A"
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Requires a permit to keep any 'Livestock Animal' in Town (definition includes poultry, ducks, geese, doves, alpaca); caps unpermitted keeping at 2 animals; animals must be penned/fenced; keeping permit is Form ME-1602.

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