Open burning & fires — Wheatland County, Alberta

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

Municipal District of Wheatland County has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-08.

Fire and Emergency Services Bylaw 2025-06 adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 8.1
permit issuer Fire Guardian s. 8.6(f)
allowed conditions Fires in approved Incinerator, barbecue, or fire pit meeting safety conditions; recreational fires when bans not in effect. s. 8.9, s. 9.6
fine range A fine of up to $10,000; Schedule 'C' minimums $250, $500, $1,000 s. 15.4.2(a), Schedule 'C'
scout note

Governs fire and emergency services in Wheatland County. Bylaw 2025-06. Fire permits required for open burning under Bylaw 2019-06; this is the current consolidated fire services authority.

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