Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Town of Edson, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Edson Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw No. 2313, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: Livestock are Prohibited Animals unless allowed by permit or zoning; unless authorized by CAO, no person will keep Prohibited Animals in Town. Permit or licence: CAO authorization required for Prohibited Animals/Livestock; all applicable fees have been paid.
Town of Edson Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw No. 2313
adopted bylaw
livestock rule
Livestock are Prohibited Animals unless allowed by permit or zoning; unless authorized by CAO, no person will keep Prohibited Animals in Town.
s. 2.1(v)(ii); s. 20.1
permit or licence
CAO authorization required for Prohibited Animals/Livestock; all applicable fees have been paid.
s. 20.1; s. 20.4(c)
scout note
'Livestock' (including chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and pheasants) is a 'Prohibited Animal' that may not be kept within Town boundaries unless authorized by the CAO or on land zoned Agricultural Holdings.