Municipal Enforcement

Westlock Municipal Enforcement Services

The Town of Westlock is committed to the safety and security of our residents, businesses, and visitors. Our Community Peace Officer (CPO) plays a key role in maintaining community standards by:

• Enforcing municipal bylaws

• Investigating public complaints

• Patrolling neighbourhoods

• Supporting public education and safety initiatives

CPOs are appointed under the Municipal Government Act and authorized by the Alberta Solicitor General to enforce select provincial statutes, including the:

• Traffic Safety Act

• Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act, and related regulations

Received a Bylaw Ticket?

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

Submit a Bylaw Complaint

To report a bylaw concern or file a complaint, please use our online reporting form. A Peace Officer will respond to an online complaint within 48 hours.

Animal Control

In the event of an animal-related emergency that could endanger people, such as:

• An animal running in traffic

• A vicious animal at large

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.
Please note: A non-aggressive dog at large is not considered an emergency.

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

Traffic Safety in Alberta

Speeding Costs Lives

• Unsafe speed contributed to 451 deaths and over 11,700 injuries in Alberta between 2010 and 2014.

• Motor vehicle collisions are a leading cause of head injury hospitalizations.

• On average, 1,274 convictions occur annually for speeding more than 50 km/h over the limit.

• Speeding fines double when passing emergency or tow vehicles with lights activated—you must slow to 60 km/h (or the posted speed, whichever is lower).

Stopping Distance Matters
At 50 km/h, it takes 37 metres to stop.
At 110 km/h, the stopping distance jumps to 126 metres.

Winter Driving Tips

• Prepare your vehicle in the fall

• Install four matching winter tires

• Pack a full emergency kit

• Check the weather and road conditions before heading out

• Remove snow from your vehicle

• Give yourself extra travel time

• Avoid cruise control on icy roads

• Always wear your seatbelt

Prevention is better than recovery
Visit Transport Canada for more tips.

Speeding: More Than Just a Fine

• Nearly 1 in 4 fatal crashes involve unsafe speed

• Even small increases over the speed limit reduce reaction time and lessen the effectiveness of safety features.

• Demerit points for speeding range from 2 (under 15 km/h over) to 6 (over 50 km/h over)

• Fines double in construction zones when workers are present, including those operating machinery near the roadway