Open burning & fires — Strathcona County, Alberta

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

Specialized Municipality of Strathcona County has 2 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-08.

Bylaw 4-2021 Outdoor Fire adopted bylaw
permit required True "must not build, ignite, or allow an outdoor fire unless that person"
permit issuer Chief Commissioner "The Chief Commissioner is authorized to issue fire permits under this bylaw"
allowed conditions Recreational fires, fires in County-owned park receptacles, and smudge fires are permitted without a fire permit. "fires are permitted without a valid and subsisting fire permit"
fine range $100–$2,000 (first offence $100–$500; second $200–$1,000; third+ $500–$2,000); maximum $10,000 on summary conviction Schedule "A"
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Regulates outdoor fires, burning permits, and open burning activities in Strathcona County.

Bylaw 5-2021 Fire Services adopted bylaw

Governs fire services, fire safety requirements, and related regulations in Strathcona County.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://strathcona.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Open burning & fires in other municipalities