Municipal Enforcement Services
Fort Saskatchewan Municipal Enforcement Services (MES) employs 7 Community Peace Officers that work out of the Protective Services Building. Officers are appointed by the City to enforce Bylaws and by the Province of Alberta to enforce Provincial statutes. Community Peace Officer's work in partnership with the RCMP to enhance community safety and quality of life.
Municipal Enforcement Services provides the following services within the City Limits:
Animal Control |
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MES is authorized by the City to enforce animal control. To learn how to care for the health and safety of your animal, read our Animal Control Bylaw. Animal control factsFort Saskatchewan’s Animal Control Bylaw regulates the ownership of dogs, cats, domestic pigeons and domestic rabbits.
Cat controlOwners or care-givers of cats are not permitted to release cats to the outdoors off-leash. Should that occur, the animal may be seized and the owner or care-giver fined. Property owners can take steps to humanely deter unwanted cats from their yards and flower beds. Suggestions include: Choose plants and herbs that naturally deter cats by giving off smells cats dislike, such as Citronella, Coleus, Lavender, Lemongrass, Pennyroyal, and Rue.
While property owners can take steps to deter cats from their yards, remember you cannot do anything to harm the animal. Cats in distress or abusedIf you suspect a stray or abandoned cat is in distress or has been abused, please contact: Fort Saskatchewan Municipal Enforcement Services Alberta SPCA |
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Bylaw Enforcement |
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MES promotes community safety and quality of life through engagement, education and enforcement of the City's Bylaws. Community Peace Officers respond to calls for service regarding these common concerns:
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Community Engagement |
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Our officers deliver educational programs and attend a number of functions throughout the year.
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Fine Payment |
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Bylaw Fine amounts are listed at the back of each bylaw.
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Traffic Safety |
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We are committed to increasing traffic safety. Let's get our families home safe. No loss of life or serious injury collision is acceptable. |
Hours and contact information
Front Counter hours of operation
Protective Services Building (200 Town Crest Road)
Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sundays & Statutory Holidays: Closed
Officers are on duty
Monday-Sunday: 7:00am – 5:00pm
Contact
Ph: 780-997-7930
After hour calls: Please leave a detailed voicemail and a Community Peace Officer will contact you on or before the next business day.