Open burning & fires — Thorsby, Alberta

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

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

Burning and Fireworks Bylaw #2024-10 adopted bylaw
permit required True Part III 1(2)
permit issuer Thorsby Chief Administration Officer Part III 1(2)
allowed conditions Fires allowed in fireplaces, fire pits, or portable receptacles complying with safety standards, supervision, prohibited material restrictions, and not during fire bans. Part III 1(3), 4(1), 5(1), 8(1)
fine range $100.00 to $10,000.00 Appendix "A"
scout note

Governs open burning and the discharge of fireworks within the Town of Thorsby. Sets conditions for permitted fires, prohibited materials, and fireworks discharge rules.

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