Municipal Enforcement

Community Peace Officers are appointed by the Town Council to enforce municipal bylaws, as well as the Alberta Solicitor General to enforce Provincial Statues (ie: Animal Protection Act, Environmental Protection & Enhancement Act, Gaming & Liquor Act & Regulations, Traffic Safety Act & Regulations, etc).

The Municipal Enforcement office is located at the Beaumont RCMP Detachment. The staff compliment consists of two general duty officers and the Municipal Enforcement Supervisor. In addition to regular duties, Community Peace Officers conduct routine proactive patrols throughout the community by vehicle, bike and foot patrol.

Special permisson form

Animal control

All dogs and cats, over the age of six months, which reside in Beaumont, must have an animal license.

Stray cats and dogs are impounded by officers at Black Gold Kennels Map. Please contact the Municipal Enforcement Complaint line 780-929-7435 before claiming your animal. For after hours found dogs or cats only, call 780-983-4229.

General Inquiries

Residents can call 780-929-7435 to report concerns about any of the following issues:

Parking
Noise
Unsightly premises
Other infractions

Traffic enforcement

Approximately 40% of daily duties are dedicated to traffic safety, enforcement and driver education within the Town of Beaumont. The following roadways have been identified as traffic enforcement priorities.

The 50th Street corridor, which is not only the main access point for the majority of businesses in the Town, but also used by a significant portion of out-of-town travelers.
All five school zones in Beaumont are in effect weekdays from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. inclusive.

Community Peace Officerss conduct proactive patrols and dedicated traffic operations in strategic areas to create a positive affect on driver awareness, while decreasing speeds and improving overall traffic collision avoidance.

Automated Traffic Enforcement (Photo Radar)

Automated Traffic Enforcement Technology has been conducted to deter speeding and reduce motor vehicle collisions in the Town of Beaumont since 1998. Beaumont’s Automated Traffic Enforcement Policy ensures compliance with current provincial guidelines. The criteria approved by the Town of Beaumont Council regarding Automated Traffic Enforcement operations includes, but is not restricted to, high-risk, high frequency and high-collision locations. It is also essential that Automated Traffic Enforcement Technology be used in conjunction with existing conventional enforcement and not a replacement for officer contact.

For more information regarding the photo enforcement program, please contact the RCMP Detachment Administration Line 780-929-7410.

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In an emergency dial 9-1-1

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