Open burning & fires — Leduc County, Alberta

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

Municipal District of Leduc County has 2 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-08.

Bylaw 13-22: Burning Bylaw adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 3.1
permit issuer fire chief or his/her designate s. 3.2
allowed conditions Permit required during fire season (March 1 to October 31). Recreational fires, burn barrels, smudge fires, campfires allowed without permit if specifications met. s. 3.1, s. 5
fine range not less than that established in Schedule "A" and not exceeding $10,000.00 s. 8.2
scout note

Governs open burning within Leduc County, including permitted conditions, prohibited materials, and burning permit requirements.

Bylaw 23-22: Fire Services adopted bylaw

Establishes Leduc County fire services and repeals prior fire bylaw; includes provisions governing open burning and fire prevention.

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