Enforcement Services
Contacts
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Phone: 780-846-2244 |
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Community Peace Officer |
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Administrative Support |
News & Announcements
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Due to Alberta's public state of health emergency, the County of Vermilion River Community Peace Officers now have the authority to enforce the Chief Medical Officer of Health's Orders through the Public Health Act. Please monitor the Government of Alberta's website for current COVID-19 orders and legislation at https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-orders-and-legislation.aspx.
Any inquiries made to the County of Vermilion River office about current restrictions in our region will be directed to the Government of Alberta website. For current restrictions in place for the Vermilion River Region, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/maps/covid-19-status-map.htm https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx#toc-0
Need more information? See our FAQ document here from November 25, 2020 with current regulations
Enforcement If you violate a public health order, you may be subject to a $1,000 fine. Additionally, you can be prosecuted for up to $100,000 for a first offence.
If you are concerned someone is not following public health orders, you can:
Complaints that require an immediate response can also be reported to the RCMP through their administrative phone line. *Please do not call the County of Vermilion River Office to report violations of public health orders. |
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For the safety of your children in a vehicle - ensure your car seat is installed correctly and your child is secured in the seat properly. Both of these issues can result in a fine. If you have questions or check out www.albertaseatbelts.ca Installation Demo Video - Forward Facing Seats |
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Did You Know? Getting the usual reminders in the mail regarding your vehicle and driver license renewals is a thing of the past? You now need to register online to get a reminder emailed or texted to you - www.eregistry.ca |
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INFO SHEET on DOG CONTROL |
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SECURING BALES for TRANSPORT: If you are transporting bales, please review the Info Sheet here SAFE TRANSPORT of AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT: Guide book from Alberta Farm Safety Program |
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Reminder to all heavy traffic 22,500 kgs and over that you must have a PERMIT to drive on County Roads |
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Reminder to check on potential ROAD BANS. More details here |
Dog Licenses
What to do with a Lost/Found Dog
COMMUNITY PEACE OFFICER PROGRAM
Peace Officers are responsible for enforcing Provincial Legislations and Regulations as well as investigating, and, if necessary, enforcing County Bylaws.
The County of Vermilion River Enforcement Services Program has been authorized by the Justice and Solicitor General. Peace Officers must abide by the procedures as listed in the Alberta Peace Officer Act
The County of Vermilion River also employs a dog control officer on a contract basis. The dog control officer is responsible for monitoring and investigating dog complaints from County residents, as well as enforcing action, if necessary, in accordance with the Dog Control Bylaw.
For inquiries or if you have a bylaw concern please contact the
Enforcement Services Office at 780-846-2244. If after hours please leave a message.
If your call is an emergency please contact your local RCMP Complaint Line or 911.
Elk Point RCMP Complaint Line: 780-724-3829
Kitscoty RCMP Complaint Line: 780-846-2897
Onion Lake RCMP: 306-344-5550
Vermilion RCMP Complaint Line: 780-853-5781
Wainwright RCMP Complaint Line: 780-842-4461
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