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Bylaw Enforcement

Report a Bylaw Violation Form

In March 2021, the City took over the Bylaw Enforcement Unit to ensure more effective enforcement of local regulations and community standards.

This directory outlines the issues that Bylaw Enforcement is responsible for addressing, such as property maintenance, parking violations, and noise complaints. For concerns outside of Bylaw Enforcement’s jurisdiction, we’ve provided a resource list to help direct you to the appropriate agency or department.

Issues that Bylaw Enforcement is responsible for addressing

To make a bylaw inquiry or complaint, you can complete the online Report a Bylaw Violation Form or call 306-953-4370 during business hours (8:00am - 4:45pm, Monday - Friday)

Noise Bylaw

Music
Construction Noise
Barking Dogs: Once you report a barking dog violation, please refrain from submitting additional reports for the same issue.

Dangerous Dog

Option 1: You can report a dangerous dog to Bylaw Enforcement.

Option 2: To report a dangerous dog, contact Animal Control Services at 306-981-6115 during business hours (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday).

Option 3: After-hours calls may not be answered immediately, but you can leave a voicemail, and an officer will contact you as soon as possible.

Option 4: For urgent concerns after hours or on weekends, contact the Prince Albert Police Service at 306-953-4222. If there is an immediate threat to life, call 911.

Dog Bites

If you or someone you know has been bitten or scratched by a dog or cat, you must report the incident to Public Health at tel:1-855-778-7708.

A Bylaw Enforcement officer will contact you for a written statement and an investigation will begin.

Please provide as much information as possible to assist with the investigation.

Excessive Animals

Report this issue as a violation to Bylaw Enforcement.

Bicycles: Found and Pick Up

Abandoned bicycles found within the City can be dropped off at City Hall.
If you would like the bicycle to be picked up, you may submit your concern, and an Enforcement Officer will attend to it.
Please note that this is considered a low-priority call.

Unsightly Yard

Property Amenities Bylaw (untidy yard or junk vehicle on property, damaged or dilapidated building)

Property Maintenance Bylaw (repair and maintenance to the structure and interior of a building)

Boarded Buildings

Property Amenities Bylaw (untidy yard or junk vehicle on property, damaged or dilapidated building)

Property Maintenance Bylaw (repair and maintenance to the structure and interior of a building)

Junk Vehicles

Property Amenities Bylaw (untidy yard or junk vehicle on property, damaged or dilapidated building)

Downtown Business District Sidewalk Snow Removal

Sidewalk Snow Removal

For pedestrian safety and mobility, the City of Prince Albert's Snow and Ice Control Policy asks that Downtown Business property owners clear their sidewalks within 48 hours of a snowfall.

No Parking Zones

Traffic Bylaw (i.e. cars parked where snow removal/street cleaning is taking place, cars parked illegally, cars parked on the street that have not moved after 48 hours)

Parking over 48 hours

Traffic Bylaw (i.e. cars parked where snow removal/street cleaning is taking place, cars parked illegally, cars parked on the street that have not moved after 48 hours)

Container on the Street

Traffic Bylaw (i.e. cars parked where snow removal/street cleaning is taking place, cars parked illegally, cars parked on the street that have not moved after 48 hours)

Unhitched Trailer

Traffic Bylaw (i.e. cars parked where snow removal/street cleaning is taking place, cars parked illegally, cars parked on the street that have not moved after 48 hours)

Parked in Disabled Parking

Traffic Bylaw (i.e. cars parked where snow removal/street cleaning is taking place, cars parked illegally, cars parked on the street that have not moved after 48 hours)

Left Side to Curb

Traffic Bylaw (i.e. cars parked where snow removal/street cleaning is taking place, cars parked illegally, cars parked on the street that have not moved after 48 hours)

Blocked driveway

Traffic Bylaw (i.e. cars parked where snow removal/street cleaning is taking place, cars parked illegally, cars parked on the street that have not moved after 48 hours)

Vehicles Parked in Bus Stop

Traffic Bylaw (i.e. cars parked where snow removal/street cleaning is taking place, cars parked illegally, cars parked on the street that have not moved after 48 hours)

Vichles with No Plates

Traffic Bylaw (i.e. cars parked where snow removal/street cleaning is taking place, cars parked illegally, cars parked on the street that have not moved after 48 hours)

Taxi Licensing

Taxi Licences & ID Cards (requirements and regulations to operate and maintain a taxi or to be a taxi driver in the City)

Concerns outside of Bylaw Enforcement’s jurisdiction

For concerns outside of Bylaw Enforcement’s jurisdiction, we’ve provided a resource list to help direct you to the appropriate agency or department.

Sidewalk Snow Removal in Residential Areas

Bylaw Enforcement does not handle civil neighbour disputes.
There is no bylaw that governs snow removal on residential sidewalks.
If you have a neighbour, a friend or a relative that clears your sidewalk in the winter consider nominating them for the City's Golden Shovel Awards. All you have to do is fill out the form below telling us your story. Remember to include the first and last name of the person you are nominating and their mailing address.

Golden Shovel Submission Form

Neigbourly Disputes

Bylaw Enforcement does not handle civil neighbour disputes.

For tips on being a good neighbor, visit the Community Services and Well-being website.
If you have concerns about city-related issues such as construction, trees, landscaping, zoning districts, or building permits, please submit a Service Request through the City of Prince Albert SR Portal

Wildlife

For large animals such as a bear, moose, deer, wolves, owls, eagles, falcons, grouse, or ducks, as well as coyotes and ravens, you can contact Saskatchewan Conservation Officers:

Regular Hours: 306-953-2322
After Hours (TIPP line): 1-800-667-7561

For small animals and insects on your property such as badgers, porcupines, raccoons, beavers, muskrats, gophers, mice, rats, rabbits, bats, black birds, pigeons, crows, doves, magpies, bees, or wasps, you can contact a local extermination company:

Tyrone Pest Control: 306-764-4800

For injured wildlife, you can contact Wildlife Rescue Society of Saskatchewan at 306-242-7177.

For more information, visit the Animal Services Page

Roadkill

Please submit a Service Request through the City of Prince Albert SR Portal – Type in the keyword Roadkill

Animal in distress

To report a dog or cat at large, animal feces, a domestic animal in distress, or a domestic animal that has been abandoned, you can contact Animal Control Services at 306-981-6115 during business hours (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday).
After hour calls may not be answered immediately, but you can leave a voicemail and an Officer will contact you as soon as possible.
If you find a dog or cat at large after hours or on weekends, if possible, secure the animal and either bring the animal to the Prince Albert SPCA during their business hours, or contact Animal Control Services to pick up the animal during their business hours.
To report cruelty to a domestic animal, you can contact Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan at 306-382-0002 or 1-844-382-0002
For more information, visit the Animal Services Page

Cats at Large

For cats running at large you may contact Animal Control Services at 306-981-6115.
Animal Control Officers will request that you submit witness statements if the bylaw infraction persists.
Please document dates and times the animal is seen running at large.
If there is sufficent evidence to warrant fines, a Bylaw Officer will take over the file.

Pest infestation

If you are experiencing issues with bed bugs or cockroaches in your privately owned home, you may contact Tyrone's Pest Control at 306-764-4800.
If you are experiencing issues with bed bugs or cockroaches in your rental property, you may request an Enforcement officer to attend for an inspection of the property.

Stolen Bicycle

If your bike has been stolen please fill out an online crime report with the City of Prince Albert Police Service:

Report a crime online

Drug activity, substance abuse or prostitution

For concerns regarding drug activity, substance abuse or prostitution, you can contact Prince Albert Police Service at 306-953-4222 or SCAN (Safer Communities & Neighbourhoods) at 1-855-933-6411.

Loitering

If you notice any loitering in your area and would like to address the issue, please contact the City of Prince Albert Police non-emergency line 306-953-4222

Weapons

If you suspect someone is carrying a weapon and poses an immediate threat to yourself or others, please dial 911 to contact the Prince Albert Police Service. For non-urgent situations that do not pose an immediate risk, you can reach the police through the non-emergency line at 306-953-4222.

Business License Investigation and Inquiry

Please submit a Service Request through the City of Prince Albert SR Portal – Type in the keyword Business

Garbage Bins

Visit the Garbage and Recycling page

Or

Please submit a Service Request through the City of Prince Albert SR Portal – Type in the keyword type in the keyword Bin

Garbage in Alleys, Streets and Parks

Please submit a Service Request through the City of Prince Albert SR Portal –

For Street and Alley Garbage, type in the keyword SAN - General Inquiry
For Garbage in a Park, type in the keyword PK - Garbage

(SAN = Sanitation)

Shopping carts on the street or alley

Please submit a Service Request through the City of Prince Albert SR Portal – Type in the keyword SAN

(SAN = Sanitation)

Weeds or tall grass on a property

Please submit a Service Request through the City of Prince Albert SR Portal – Type in the keyword WEED CONTROL

Discarded Needles

People use needles for many different purposes. The Straight to the Point Harm Reduction Program through Saskatchewan Health provides education, awareness, guidance and supplies for safe needle clean up.
Access Place 101-15th Street East (lower level of the Addiction Services building) If you find a needle, you can contact Access Place to pick it up. They can be reached by calling (306) 765-6533.
Report the location of a discarded needle through the Needle Pick-Up Form

Parking Ticket Concern

Please submit a Service Request through the City of Prince Albert SR Portal – type in the keyword Parking Investigation

Impounded Vehicle Concern

Please submit a Service Request through the City of Prince Albert SR Portal – type in the keyword Impound

The place I rent has mould

For mould or plumbing issues, you can contact Public Health Inspections at 306-765-6600.