| 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 Community Peace Officer
Taylor Whiting
Community Peace Officer
Contact Enforcement Services
780-307-0579
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. This fee is waived until January 31, 2025.
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 the Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw here
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 enfcomplaints@westlockcounty.com along with a photo of your dog. If you apply between now and January 31, 2025, the fee is waived.
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.
View the Dog Over-Limit Permit
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?
We are expecting the dog tag to be available for pick-up or to be mailed out in approximately 10 weeks.
How much will the license cost?
If you apply between now and January 31, 2025, the $15 fee is waived. As of February 1, 2025 the fee will be in place for those who register at that time.
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.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.
Cram-a-Cruiser
On Tuesday, November 19 from 9am to 4pm, Westlock County Enforcement Services will be partnering with Town of Westlock Enforcement Services, and Westlock RCMP to collect donations for the Westlock Food Bank, and Christmas Spirit (FCSS). Donations of non-perishable food items and toys will be collected at the Sobeys in Westlock. An Officer will be onsite to encourage shoppers to cram the cruiser full with food and toy donations.
The Food Bank and Christmas Spirit (FCSS) program help residents in Westlock County, Town of Westlock and the Village of Clyde.
The Food Banks most needed donation items are:
- non-perishables
- canned fruit
- canned vegetable's
- canned meats (including tuna and salmon)
- rice
- flour
- sugar
- coffee
- tea
- shampoos
- deodorant
Christmas Spirit's most needed donation items are:
- gifts for teens
- books
- puzzles
- games
New toy donations for all ages welcomed. Toys have to be new, not used.
All donations are welcomed and the donations collected from the Cram a Cruiser event will stay within Westlock County including in the Town of Westlock and the Village of Clyde.
If you wish to donate but are unable to make the date, we are accepting drop offs at the Westlock County office located at 10336 106ST.
Contact: Meagan Smith, Communications Coordinator, 780-307-0526.
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.
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.
Off-Highway Vehicle Bylaw
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.
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.)
