Whitecourt Municipal Enforcement Services includes a Community Peace Officer and a Bylaw Officer who provide a broad range of duties to the community. The Officers investigate, educate and enforce Municipal Bylaws and Provincial Statutes related to private, public and business lands.
Hours and Contact Information
Town Administration Office (5004 52 Avenue)
Monday to Friday
8:30am to 4:30pm (Closed between 12 noon and 12:30pm)
Contact Municipal Enforcement:
peaceofficer@whitecourt.ca
Telephone: 780-778-2273
After hours: 866-477-1221
Key Areas of Enforcement
Within the jurisdiction of Town of Whitecourt corporate limits, appointed under the Alberta Peace Officer Act, Officers follow and enforcement the following Provincial Statutes/Regulations:
- Traffic Safety Act
- Provincial Procedures Act
- Animal Protection Act
- Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act
- Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act
- Dangerous Dog Act
- Petty Trespass Act
- Trespass to Premises Act
- Tobacco, Smoking and Vaping Reduction Act
The Officers are appointed under the Municipal Government Act to enforce Municipal Bylaws, including but not limited to:
- Traffic Bylaw
- Animal Control Bylaw
- Land Use Bylaw
- Community Standards Bylaw