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# Enforcement Services
### Effective October 22, 2024 the Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw was approved. To register your dogs, view the below Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw form.
Westlock County's Peace Officer is appointed by Alberta Justice under the provisions of the Peace Officer Act to enforce certain Provincial statutes. To enhance this service, Westlock County has established solid working relationships with other agencies including the Town of Westlock, RCMP and Alberta Transportation.
Our Peace Officer's objectives are to ensure public safety, protect the infrastructure of municipal roadways, recreational lands & promote traffic safety, and ensure County Bylaws are adhered to, provide animal control and handle public complaints.
## Received a bylaw ticket and unsure what to do now?
If you wish to schedule a court date to contest your ticket, contact:
* Driessen De Rudder Law Office
5017 50 Ave., Barrhead, AB T7N 1A2
Brant De Rudder 780-674-2276
## Enforcement Services Key Contacts
#### Darcy DeVos
*Sergeant Provincially Appointed Peace Officer*
#### Taylor Whiting
**Provincially Appointed* Peace Officer*
#### Faye Doblanko
*Protective Services Coordinator*
780-307-0579
Email Faye
#### Contact Enforcement Services
780-307-0579
Email Enforcement Services
## Emergency: 911
## Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw
At the October 22, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council, Council passed the Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw.
To ensure lost pets make it home, a $15 fee to register dogs has been introduced to the bylaw to assist Enforcement Services team in returning lost pets to their owners.
The fee covers the cost of the tag and the application for the pet.
The County encourages residents to review the bylaw and if you have any comments or questions regarding it, you can call us at 780-349-3346.
View PDF of Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw here
Residents are encouraged to fill out the Application for the Dog License and register with the County to assist in ensuring that if your dog gets lost, we can make sure they get back home. Once it is filled out, please send it to [email protected] along with a photo of your dog.
Residents who have more than two dogs can reach out to Enforcement Services to have a discussion and find out how you may keep your dogs, by applying for the Dog Over-Limit Permit.
2025 Dog License Application.pdf
2025 Dog Over-Limit Permit.pdf
## Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw FAQ
**Can I apply to keep more than 2 dogs?**
Yes, you are able to have a discussion with Enforcement Services to see if you are eligible to apply for the Dog Over-Limit Permit.
**How soon will I get my dogs tag?**
If you submit a form in person at the Administrative Office, you can receive your tag the same day. If you choose to have it mailed, it may take a few days.
**How much will the license cost?**
As of February 1, 2025 there will be a fee of $15.
**If my dog is considered dangerous, can I still apply for the Dog Over-Limit Permit?**
No, dangerous dogs are NOT eligible for the permit.
**Is the form fillable online?**
Yes, it is but only on the desktop version. The form is not fillable on the mobile version.
**Do I need to register my dog if I do not live in a hamlet or subdivision?**
While registration outside of hamlets or subdivisions are not required, we encourage all Westlock County residents to register their dogs. Registered dogs can be easily returned to their owners, therefore saving time for Enforcement Officers and alleviating stress to misplaced dogs and their owners. Fees have been waived for the licenses until January 31, 2025.
## Dog Barking Compliance
In accordance to Section 8.6 and 9.2 of the Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw, owners shall not permit such dog to bark or howl excessively or in any manner disturb the peace of others. For Enforcement Services to act on a complaint of a dog disturbing the peace of others, they require documented proof of the excessiveness of the dog barking/howling. This means a log with the date, time, and location of the incident are required.
For the time portion, they need a detailed log of how long the dog barked for, not as a blanket statement such as "John Smith's dog barked all night long!" or "That dog was barking from 8AM until 9PM". They require a more detailed account of the incident such as, "I timed the dog barking at 10:06am until 10:29am, and again from 11:35am until 12:01pm continuously.". This level of detail is what is required for the complainant to be able to submit a more creditable report.
For a copy of a Dog Disturbance Complaint, click here.
## Traffic Safety
The province under the Alberta Traffic Safety Act governs traffic laws and safety and our Peace Officer enforces these in Westlock County along with our Traffic Control and Road Protection Bylaw.
Alberta Traffic Safety Act
Traffic By-law
All overweight/over-dimensional commercial transportation on municipal roadways requires permits and are processed through Transportation Routing and Vehicle Information System (TRAVIS).
Please contact:
Transportation Engineering Office
1-800-662-7138 *(ask to speak to someone about TRAVIS)*
or visit;
Web address - Alberta Transportation
Permits Online - Government of Alberta Permits
Please refer to the Land Use Bylaw for any and all regulations regarding personal advertising within County ditches, right of ways and roadside.
WC Land Use Bylaw
Traffic Safety Act
Traffic Bylaw (#15-2012).pdf
Land Use Bylaw - Consolidated (#14-2016).pdf
## Off-Highway Vehicle
In Alberta, an off-highway vehicle (OHV) is defined in the Traffic Safety Act as any motorized mode of transportation built for cross-country travel on land, water, snow, ice or marsh or swamp land or on other natural terrain, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes, when specifically designed for such travel,
* 4-wheel drive vehicles,
* low pressure tire vehicles,
* motorcycles and related 2-wheel vehicles,
* amphibious vehicles,
* all-terrain vehicles (ATVs),
* utility terrain vehicles,
* miniature motor vehicles,
* snow vehicles,
* minibikes, and
* any other means of motorized transportation.
This definition includes OHVs known as side-by-sides, dirt bikes, snowmobiles, and snow bikes. Excluded are motor boats, farm machinery, and construction machinery.
Off Highway Vehicle By-law
New Helmet Requirement for Off-Highway Vehicle Riders
## Submit a Complaint
If you would like to make a complaint to the Community Peace Officer, use the email link and complaint form attached and email back.
*(Anonymous complaints will not be accepted nor acted upon.)*
Complaint Form
## Dog License Permit Form
There is a $15 license fee per dog. Please send payment to Westlock County through the following;
E-Transfer: [email protected]
OptionPay: Click this link
Mail a Cheque: Westlock County 10336 106St Westlock, AB T7P2G1
In-Person: 10336 106St Westlock, AB
You can only register **two (2)** dogs using this form.
Please see **Dog Over\_Limit form**, if you wish to register more than **two (2) dogs**.
**When filling out the Dog Over-Limit Permit, please sign BOTH pages, then submit it.**
View the Dog Over-Limit Permit
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