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

Town of Fox Creek, Alberta has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Bylaw 684-2010 Recreational Fire.

Open burning & fires — Fox Creek, Alberta

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

Bylaw 684-2010 Recreational Fire adopted bylaw

allowed conditions	Landowners may ignite fires. Smudge Fires, Town training, and approved campground pits also allowed. Fire Bans prohibit recreation fires.	s. 3.1, s. 3.1.1, s. 4.3
fine range	$100.00 for a first offence; $200.00 for a second offence; $500.00 for a third, or subsequent offence	s. 6.3.1, s. 6.3.2, s. 6.3.3

scout note

Regulates recreational fires and open burning on private and public property in Fox Creek.