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

Town of Drayton Valley, Alberta has 1 adopted bylaw on file: 2013-08-P – Outdoor Restriction Bylaw.

Open burning & fires — Drayton Valley, Alberta

Town of Drayton Valley has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-08.

2013-08-P – Outdoor Restriction Bylaw adopted bylaw

permit required	True	s. 3.1
permit issuer	Fire Chief	s. 7.7
allowed conditions	With Burning Permit; or exempted approved fire pit, barbecue, ceremonial brazier, town container, training fires, licensed incinerator.	s. 3.1; s. 4.1
fine range	$250 to $5000	Schedule "A"; s. 5.1

scout note

Regulates outdoor burning and fire restrictions within Drayton Valley.