Enforcement Services

Smoky Lake County's Peace Officer is employed by the municipality, is in uniform, and operates fully marked emergency vehicles. Community Peace Officers are legislated by the Alberta Public Safety and Emergency Service Ministry under the authority of the Alberta Peace Officer Act and Municipal Government Act to enforce several municipal, provincial, and federal statutes, and are also responsible for:  

• County Infrastructure Protection and major truck hauls (Road Ban/Restriction Bylaw #1225-11)
• Traffic Safety on roads within Smoky Lake County
• Enforcing and investigating certain types of bylaw complaints
• Assisting RCMP, Alberta Sheriff's branch, Forestry, Environmental Protection, and other CPO agencies when required.
• Assist other County departments when required (Smoky Lake County Fire Rescue Services, Planning & Development, Public Works)

Provincial Appointments (not limited to):

• Animal Protection Act 
• Dangerous Dogs Act 
• Dangerous Goods Transportation and Handling Act 
• Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act 
• Fuel Tax Act 
• Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act 
• Petty Trespass Act 
• Provincial Administrative Penalties Act
• Provincial Offences Procedures Act 
• Traffic Safety Act
  

Municipal bylaws enforced can be found HERE

The new Crime Map, which is a “K” Division Crime Reduction Strategy, is a targeted, evidence-based approach to informing residents about 5 crime types: 

• Break and Enters 
• Stolen Vehicles 
• Missing Persons 
• Theft from Motor Vehicles and 
• Mischief 

These crime types have been chosen for the map because they are opportunities where people can help reduce crime by practicing crime prevention strategies, or by reporting suspicious activity that may help the RCMP make arrests.  

Learn more here:          

• Alberta RCMP Crime Map  
• Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) 

Rural crime is a concern throughout Alberta, including in Smoky Lake County. Below is information on crime prevention and programs to help keep our rural communities safe. 

The Alberta Provincial Rural Crime Watch Association want to help reduce crime in rural areas and to create a more thorough understanding and awareness of crime prevention and best safety practices. They provide opportunities and resources for citizens to take action in protecting what's most important to them. Together with local RCMP detachments and community organizations, they create a strong awareness, expand law presence, and help reduce crime. 

Using Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) for recreational purposes can be a great way to spend the weekend with your family, but OHVs have potential dangers that can result in personal injury or even death. Smoky Lake County is a significant OHV destination for visitors and residents. It is essential OHV users follow Smoky Lake County OHV Bylaw and provincial acts relating to proper OHV use and safety precautions. 

OHV operators who do not follow municipal regulations are committing an offence and will be fined accordingly. Under Smoky Lake County OHV Bylaw , offence fines range from $250 to $1,000. 

Please note: The bylaw does not apply to highways, which are under the jurisdiction of the province. Riding OHVs is not permitted on 2 & 3-digit provincial highways, this includes riding in the ditches and right-of-ways along the roadways. Refer to the Traffic Safety Act and the Off-highway Vehicle Regulation.

Respect private property!

OHVs should not be operated on other people's property unless they have received permission from the property owner. Unauthorized riding is:

• Trespassing
• Against the law
• Damaging to crops, fences and other valuable items