Municipal Enforcement

To report a bylaw or provincial concern or file a complaint, please use our online reporting form to make a complaint and a Peace Officer will be tasked to investigate and respond.

Community Peace Officers do not work around the clock. Calls that are received outside of working hours will be prioritized and responded to as the CPO becomes available. If it is an emergency, call 9-1-1.

When submitting concerns, it is important to provide as much information as possible, including:

• Your name, address and contact information
• Type of concern
• Name and address of subject of complaint (if known)
• Time and duration of concern

The identity of the complainant will be protected and will not be shared with the subject of the complaint. Please note that anonymous complaints may limit our ability to investigate or respond effectively.

The personal information you provide is collected under the authority of the Municipal Government Act and will be used for the purpose of processing and responding to your complaint. This collection is authorized by section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA).

If you have any questions about the collection, use, or disclosure of this information, please contact the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Coordinator at the Town of Westlock at 780-349-4444.

Payment Options:

Please visit our website for more information: https://www.westlock.ca/town-hall/pay-for/#

If you wish to dispute a bylaw ticket or schedule a court date, please contact:

Driessen De Rudder Law Office
5017 – 50 Avenue, Barrhead, AB T7N 1A2
Brant De Rudder
 780-674-2276

Non-emergent animal control concerns:

• Excessive barking
• Wellbeing concerns (i.e. dog in vehicle during extreme temperatures)
• Dog at large
• Dog Park concerns

Please make a complaint for non-emergent concerns with our: online reporting form  

In the event of an animal-related emergency such as:

• An animal running in traffic

• A vicious animal at large

• Animal in distress

• Dog attacks

Immediately call Westlock Municipal Enforcement Services at 780-350-2107
Note: Calls may be recorded for quality assurance.

If you are unable to reach Municipal Enforcement, please contact the Westlock RCMP at 780-349-4492.

For stray dog intake after hours, contact:
Westlock Veterinary Centre – 780-349-3663

Dog Licensing is required for every dog and is good for their lifetime. Licenses can be obtained at Town Office or using the online Dog License Application

For more information about Animal Control:

Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw

Responsible Pet Ownership Brochure

Municipal Enforcement only provides animal control for dogs and cats.

There are provisions, however, for urban chickens:

• 4 hens allowed per property
• No roosters

Apply at Town Office or send a Chicken Permit Application to: municipalenforcement@westlock.ca

Prohibited Animals in Westlock include:

• Livestock
• Poisonous snakes, reptiles or insects
• Any other animal except a dog, cat or domestic animal

Report Dangerous Wildlife to Alberta Fish and Wildlife at 1-800-642-3800.

For non-emergent assistance with nuisance wildlife (badgers, skunks, beavers, etc.) please contact a pest control company.

Alberta Trappers Association is a useful resource to contact when looking for help with wildlife concerns that Alberta Fish & Wildlife cannot deal with. Visit them at: https://www.albertatrappers.com/

To find an Alberta health inspector or report a public health concern, contact Alberta Health Services (AHS) Environmental Public Health by calling 1-833-476-4743 or use the online form on their website at Alberta Health Services. 

The RCMP are responsible for responding to and investigating all criminal matters, including:

• Theft and break and enters
• Drug related crimes
• Fraud
• Harassment, stalking, assault and domestic violence
• Wellbeing/mental health concerns

Please see our RCMP Tab for more information.