Kitscoty
Welcome
BIGGEST LITTLE SPORTS CENTER
Kitscoty residents are on the move, the village is in full bloom with an active housing market.
WELCOME - The Village of Kitscoty and members of the Village Council extend a warm welcome to anyone arriving in the village. We would be pleased to have you choose our friendly community as your new place of residence. Kitscoty is truly enriched through the large number of volunteer groups and associations "pulling together". A true example of this is the new Kitscoty & District Community Hall and Community (Wesley United) Church both had Grand Openings the first part of 2006. The two new facilities are an extreme asset to the community and show a togetherness that makes living in Kitscoty extraordinary!
The slogan "Biggest Little Sports Center in Alberta" is symbolic of the enthusiastic participation of the residents and the various sporting facilities available. In addition there are several cultural and fraternal organizations active in the village.
REAL ESTATE is moving fast in the village as it has become a popular location for people who are looking for that unique small-town atmosphere. The Southridge Glens Phase IV, consisting of 26 residential lots & ten multi-family lots opened in the spring of 2007. There are only a few lots still available for Phase IV but Southridge Glens Phase V will open in 2009. The Village of Kitscoty is situated at the junction of the twinned (Yellowhead) Highway #16 and Highway #897, the link to Cold Lake to the north & Highway #14 to the south. The village is located approximately midway between Edmonton and Saskatoon and is within short commuting distance of Lloydminster, only minutes away.
The village is proud of the excellent education facilities available to the youth. Buffalo Trail Public School Division has confirmed its confidence in the village by providing two modern schools, grade one through grade twelve. Our community also offers an enthusiastic pre-school and kindergarten program. Municipal Library Services are provided by the Kitscoty Hilltop Library Board in conjunction with the school libraries.
Additional services are provided to the residents by the RCMP, who have a detachment based in the village, and also by the Alberta Health District Unit sub-office, which operates out of a newly constructed facility to meet the public's health needs. The village is also the home of the municipal offices of the County of Vermilion River. For the sporting enthusiast or fan, Kitscoty has both the facilities and organizations required for baseball, curling, figure skating, golf, hockey, lacrosse, and soccer activities. Also available are a variety of service clubs, youth organizations, and cultural groups. In addition, the growing business sector has much to offer residents. The commercial enterprises operating within the village providing for most of everyone's daily needs. Please consider Kitscoty for your new home and community when relocating.
Yours very truly,
Daryl Frank
Mayor of Kitscoty
The Village of Kitscoty is proud to be an "ACE" (Active, Creative, Engaged) Community with HEART!
Area Overview
Kitscoty offers small town heart with big city amenities near by.
The Village of Kitscoty is located approximately midway between Edmonton and Saskatoon (225 km and 295 km respectively), and is within short commuting distance of Lloydminster.
The first settlers came to the district in 1905, and was incorporated as a village in 1911. Kitscoty originally serviced a trading area stretching from Cold Lake in the north to the Battle River in the south. Kitscoty is named after a famous cromlech, three large stones in a tripod arrangement, found near a settlement in England known as Kits'Coty House. Kit's Coty House or Kitigern's Coty House (translated as Kitgern's Stone House) is the remains of a Neolithic tomb site of Kitigern. It is located on Blue Bell Hill near Aylesford in the English county of Kent. It is one of the Medway Megaliths. Kitigern was the brother of Vortimer, and leader of the Britons. He was killed in the battle of Aylesford, in 455. His brother and the Britons constructed the stone structure in honor of his memory, and to forever mark his final resting place.
Kitscoty is located in a prime agricultural area which has much heavy oil activity, both which provide employment opportunities for the residents.
There is an abundance of raw land available for development for both residential and light industrial/commercial parcels. Water distribution and sewer collection facilities have been upgraded to accommodate future growth.
The Village of Kitscoty is a proud to be an "ACE" (Active, Engaged & Creative) community.
Kitscoty's greatest resources are its fine people, great hospitality and uplifting spirit!
Join the Village of Kitscoty in celebrating our centennial in 2011!
Map of Kitscoty & Vermilion River Region
Utilities
Electrical Power/Natural Gas
ATCO Electric Tel: 1-800-668-2248
ATCO Gas Tel: 306-825-3336
Competitive Rates
For current information on Registered retailers in Alberta, see the Alberta government website www.customerchoice.gov.ab.ca or call 780 427-0265. To call toll free first dial 310-0000 then the number.
Regulated Rates
To ask about the regulated rate available to you, contact Direct Energy Regulated Services at 1-888-420-3181.
Telephone
Telus Tel: 403-310-2255 (toll free)
HIGH SPEED INTERNET:
1. HMSI Net: Todd 780 205-3735
2. Mellinium Computers (off of Water Tower) Paul 780 870-7808 or 780 808-6344
3. netKaster 1-877-991-5600
4. Xplornet Internet SErvices 1-866-841-6001
Clearview Satellite 780 875-4607 T.B. System Solutions 780 872-0444
Kitscoty Water Tower
Taxation
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Residential/Farmland |
Non-Residential |
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| Municipal Tax Rate |
7.0000 |
13.5930 |
| Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate |
2.4730 |
3.6600 |
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Transportation
Air Service
The nearest airport is the Lloydminster Municipal Airport, located in Lloydminster, which has a 1,525 metre runway and all-weather facilities. Local carriers include Air BC [daily service to Calgary].
Rail Service
Kitscoty is served by Canadian National Railways.
Highways
Connecting Highways are the Yellowhead Trans Canada Highway 16, leading west to Edmonton and east to Lloydminster, and Secondary Highway 897, leading north to Marwayne and south to Highway 14.
Trucking Firms
N/A
Bus Services
Greyhound Bus Lines provides regularly scheduled inter-community service.
Couriers and Taxis
Loomis and Purolator Couriers
Tuxedo Express Shuttle
Community Lifestyle
Check out our newsletters for exciting Kitscoty Events:
April newsletter
May newsletter 2009 June newsletter 2009 July newsletter 2009 August newsletter 2009 September newsletter 2009 Oct newsletter 2009 Nov newsletter 2009
Local businesses provide complete shopping facilities in or just outside the community: excellent family restaurants, accommodation, groceries, banking, post office, gas bar, hair salon, tanning facilities, massage therapy, custom meat cutting, automotive repair and easy parking for trailers, greenhouses.
Businesses in Kitscoty & Area
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ATB Financial - Agency
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846-2240
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Jewitt Mechanical Plumbing etc
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846-2818
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ATM - Automated Tank Manufacturing
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846-2231
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Kitscoty Blooms
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870-0377
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Attaining Longevity Therapy
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846-2040
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Kitscoty Meat Market
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846-2755
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Bigway Foods
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846-2240
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Kosy Klutter Crafts
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846-2962
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C G Plumbing
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808-1566
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Lou Barthel's Small Motor Repair
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846-2706
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Cave Inspection Ltd.
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846-2437
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Mason Agencies Ltd.
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846-2875
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Claysmore Water
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871-2812
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Miller & Co. Electrical
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846-2997
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Clips & Curls
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846-2777
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Nails by Colette
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846-2438
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Commonwealth - Agency
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846-2875
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Pampered Chef
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846-2550
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County of Vermilion River Office
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846-2244
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Post Office
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846-2922
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D W Picker Services Ltd.
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871-8421
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Power Pro Electric
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846-2555
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Friesen Bookkeepting
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846-2333
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Salt City Candles
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846-2336
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Harvey's Restaurant
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846-2888
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T.C. Rentals
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808-0521
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Health Unit - Alberta Health
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846-2824
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Torgersen Bobcat Services
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205-1605 |
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Hedberg Mechanical
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846-2684
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Tupperware - Angie McLean
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808-6619
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Home Interiors & Gifts
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846-2771
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Tuxedo Express Shuttle
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872-6136
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Hope Chest Antique & Unique Items
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861-1000
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Village of Kitscoty Office
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846-2221
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Hutch's Embroidery
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846-2160
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Waggles Pet Grooming & Kennels
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846-0009
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Ian Construction
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808-3689
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Wheatfield Inn
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846-2881
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Integrity Interiors
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872-6506
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Ye Old Fire Station
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846-2299
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Ivan Slack Construction
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846-2578
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Community Organizations Kitscoty Services and Organizations Directory
- ACE - Active, Creative, Engaged Communities Committee
- Agriculture Society
- Arena Board
- Block Parents
- Boy Scouts
- Brighter Beginnings
- Can Skate
- Celebrate Kitscoty Committee
- Community Centre (Seniors)
- Community Theatre
- Curling Club
- Dance Academy
- Early Childhood Society
- Entrepreneurial Association
- 4-H Beef Club
- Figure Skating
- Girl Guides
- Golf Club
- Hall Board
- Hilltop Library
- Kindergarten
- Lacrosse
- Masonic Lodge
- Minor Ball
- Minor Hockey
- Parent Council
- Recreation Board
- Regional Park Concession
- Royal Canadian Legion
- Rugrats Playschool
- Safe & Caring Committee
- Silver Blades
- Soccer
- United Church Women
- Volunteer Fire Department
- Walking Paths for Life
- Walking Through Grief Society
Community Services
Kitscoty & District Community Hall 5202 - 51 Street
Many, many volunteer hours from many people contributed to the Community Hall and Church being opened in early 2006.
Community Booking Contacts - Parties, Meetings, Weddings etc.
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Arena
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846 - 2158
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Camping Rentals
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846 - 2221
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Community Centre (Seniors)
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846 - 2629
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Community Church
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846 - 2548
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Community Hall
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846 - 2992
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Bookings
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872 - 9465
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Concession Rental
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846 - 2221
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Elementary School
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846 - 2822
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High School
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846 - 2121
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Golf Club
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846 - 2950
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Harvey's Family Restaurant
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846 - 2888
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Legion
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846 - 2973
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Wheatfield Inn
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846 - 2881
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Religious Facilities
- Community (Wesley United) Church 780 846-2548
Community (Wesley United) Church 5014 - 51 Avenue
Special Events/Attractions
- Community Registration Evening
- Dance Recital
- Dinner Theatre
- Fall Supper
- 4-H Achievement Day
- 4-H Highway Cleanup
- Golf Tournaments
- Graduation
- Hockey Tournaments
- Ice Skating Carnival
- Kitscoty Days/Parade (every two/three years)
- Ladies Night
- Minor Ball Tournament
- Remembrance Day Service
- Santa Claus Day
- Senior Luncheons
- Track Meets
- Trade Fair & Fashion Show
- Youth Drama Presentation
Hospitality/Accommodation
- Wheatfield Inn 780 846-2881
Restaurants
- Harvey's Family Restaurant 780 846-2888
- Wheatfield Inn 780 846-2881
Education
Kitscoty is truly blessed with an excellent support & teaching staff and facilities that makes a parent appreciate small town living with big city amenities.
Hilltop Library with after school & summer hours for the public.
Kitscoty is part of the Buffalo Trail Public School Division #28, headquartered in Wainwright (Tel 780 842-6144). Schools in Kitscoty include Kitscoty Elementary School (K-6) 780 846-2822 and Kitscoty Jr/Sr High School (7-12) 780 846-2121. Kitscoty Jr/Sr. High School has once again recieved the Garfield Weston Award for Determination in Academic Achievement.
Recreation
The Village of Kitscoty has much to offer in the way of recreation - all year round. Local recreation facilities include
- 2 gymnasiums (well equipped)
- 5 ball diamonds
- 1 artificial ice rink (indoor)
- 2 soccer fields, and
- 1 curling rink (3 sheets of ice).
The Regional Park has a 9-hole golf course, ball diamonds and camping facilities. This includes 19 electrified sites. Camping fees are $15.00 a day or $75.00 for the week. Tents are $7.00 a day. There is a $2.00 dumping fee for Non-Campers. Camping at the Regional Park is on a first-come, first-served basis. The Regional Park operates from May to September.
Post Secondary
Lakeland College is within commuting distance from Kitscoty in both Lloydminster & Vermilion.
Health Care
The nearest hospital is at Lloydminster only (22 km) 306 825-6000. The village also has a sub-unit of the East Central Health District.
The Fire Department has trained first responders.
Emergency Services
Fire Protection - Kitscoty is well served by a local volunteer fire department and trained first responders - 911. The fire department has taken training on AED (Automated Electronic Defibulators). Since then the department has acquired two AEDs, one AED is available for community use and the 2nd AED is on the First Responder unit.
Do you have what it takes to be part of the Kitscoty volunteer fire department?
Obey all fire bans in your area. Click here for updates on Alberta fire bans or http://www.albertafirebans.ca/
First Responders - Go to the residence or accident while ambulance is being dispatched. Kitscoty now has a first responders vehicle.
Police Services - Kitscoty is very fortunate to have a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) 911 detachment situated in and serving the Village.
Ambulance Services - The Lloydminster & District Ambulance provides service to Kitscoty 911.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Village of Kitscoty
Can Recreation Vehicles (e.g., motor homes, trailers) be parked on the street in the Village?
Yes, they may be parked on the street in the Village of Kitscoty for a period of 48 hours (to load and unload). R.V.’s then must be removed for a period of 48 hours before being parked on the street, etc. Parking is not allowed on the boulevards. Semi tractors and trailers are not permitted on the residential streets.
How long do I have to shovel the snow/ice off my sidewalk?
You have 24 hours after a snowfall to remove snow/ice from your sidewalk. Residents must also ensure that tree branches or shrubs do not overhang the sidewalks.
Can I park in the back alley?
No, Vehicles and trailers are not allowed to be parked in back alleys.
Does my pet have to be licensed?
Yes, all dogs and cats must be licensed on a yearly basis. Yearly Fees:
$20.00 – Dog
$10.00 – Cat
Fines apply to animals running at large or are unlicensed
$30.00 – Unlicensed animal
$30.00 – False registration
Can my dog be off its leash in the Village of Kitscoty?
No, The Village of Kitscoty does not have any off leash areas. All dogs within the Village of Kitscoty must be kept on a leash when off their own property. The Village of Kitscoty retains the services of an Animal Control Officer to patrol for animals running at large. Fines apply to animals running at large or are unlicensed.
$30.00 – Unlicensed animal
$30.00 – False registration
$50.00 – Removing animal collar or tag
$90.00 – Running at large (first offence)
$150.00 – Running at large (second and subsequent offences)
$50.00 – Disturbing the public (chasing cars)
$50.00 – Teasing, enticing, baiting, throwing objects at animals confined on owners property.
Does the Village of Kitscoty have restrictions for Quads & Snowmobiles?
Yes, all vehicles of this nature must obey the traffic signs, take the most direct route out of the Village of Kitscoty and must not create a nuisance.
What are the "quiet hours"?
11:00pm – 7:00am each day
Do you need a fire permit for my fire pit in my backyard?
Yes - a fire permit is required to construct and operate a fire pit and it is not transferable. You can acquire the necessary permit from the Village Office. There is no charge for a fire pit permit.
Do I need a permit for my home renovations?
Yes - before starting any building or renovation, a Development, Building, Demolition, Electrical, Gas, and/or Plumbing permit is required. You can acquire the necessary permit at the Village Office.
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Kitscoty, Alberta, Canada