Open burning & fires — West Cove, Alberta

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

Summer Village of West Cove has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-08.

Fire Bylaw 504-2025 adopted bylaw
permit required True "unless the Person has obtained an Approval pursuant to this Bylaw"
permit issuer Summer Village in consultation with Fire Chief; application submitted to CAO "issued by the Summer Village in consultation with the Fire Chief"
allowed conditions Recreational fires in acceptable pit/fireplace on residential parcels for cooking, warmth, or enjoyment; CSA BBQs/portable appliances; propane/natural gas fire tables — supervised, extinguishing means available "used for cooking, warmth or personal enjoyment, that is located on a residential parcel only"
fine range $250.00 to $10,000.00 "a fine of not less than $250.00 and not exceeding $10,000.00"
scout note

Governs fire safety and open burning in the Summer Village of West Cove. Bylaw 504-2025.

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