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Municipal Enforcement

Breton is chosen by many as a safe, peaceful community to raise children, and with all the recreational amenities in the area, has become a preferred home for seniors and retirees.

Breton is a 9-1-1 Community. For police, fire, or ambulance service, just dial 9-1-1 for emergency service. The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) (https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-emergency-management-agency) leads the coordination, collaboration and co-operation of all organizations involved in the prevention, preparedness and response to disasters and emergencies.

Alberta Crime Prevention Calendar

Breton contracts fire services from Brazeau County. A fire station is located in the Village and is manned by volunteer firefighters and a full-time Fire Chief. Station 2 of the Drayton Valley/Brazeau County Fire Services is currently home to 18 members including the District Fire Chief and houses five fire apparatus.

Breton is served by a local detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). It is comprised of five members and is supervised by the S/Sgt out of Thorsby. This detachment is responsible for 1,100 square miles including Alder Flats, Alsike, Breton, Buck Creek, Buck Lake, Carnwood, Lindale, Pendryl, Winfield and Yeoford. It enforces Federal, Provincial, and Municipal statutes. The office is open Monday to Friday from 8 am - 4 pm.

The Province of Alberta has a circuit courthouse in Breton. Judges travel to Breton to hear cases.

The Leduc and Area Victim Services Unit (https://leducvictimservices.ca/) provides immediate crisis intervention to people who are victims of crime, trauma or tragedy within the Breton and Thorsby RCMP Detachment areas. Volunteer advocates provide assistance and referral services.

Associated Ambulance Services (https://associatedambulance.com/) provides 24 hour a day ambulance service in the Breton area. Assistance is readily available when required with an ambulance stationed in the Breton Medical Centre and ambulance attendants living within the Village.

Please visit the Breton Community Directory for a list of organizations in our area.

The Village of Breton employs a Bylaw Officer to enforce various Provincial Legislation and Municipal Bylaws.

How to File a Bylaw Concern

You can report your concern in person at the Village of Breton Office located at 4916 - 50th Avenue or call 780.696.3636, to complete a concern form.

When you report your concern, we will ask you your full name and address, and a phone number where we can reach you. This information is kept confidential. Anonymous complaints received are not investigated.

In relation to the concern, you will need to describe:

- The situation you wish to report. Provide the names of all involved, date(s), day(s) of the week, month, year and time(s) the event or activity occurred.

- The address or location where the event occurred.

- What you saw or heard, providing as much detail as you can to describe the matter you are reporting.

- The action you wish taken.

The Bylaw Officer will investigate your concern based on the evidence available. Insufficient evidence will not result in prosecution.

Bylaw Enforcement Process

Once Municipal Enforcement receives a concern, the Bylaw Officer is dispatched to contact the person in question.

Concerns are responded to on a priority basis. Response time will depend on availability of personnel at the time of the call, and the priority of the concern compared with other calls received.

If the Officer finds evidence of a Bylaw contravention, the Officer may take the following steps:

- Educate the person(s) regarding the Bylaw.

- Issue a verbal or written warning to adhere to the Bylaw. This may be accompanied by a grace period to allow for the person(s) make arrangements to comply with the Bylaw.

- If the matter is not resolved during the specified time period, a ticket may be issued.

Bylaw Ticket

What happens when I get a bylaw ticket?

A bylaw ticket is used by a Bylaw Officer when a bylaw is contravened.

The ticket outlines the following:

- The offence description with the bylaw.

- The offence date and time.

- The penalty amount.

- The description of the vehicle, animal, or location.

*Please note that the ticket must be paid within 30 days of the service date.

How do I pay for a bylaw ticket?

You can pay your bylaw ticket in the following ways:

- In person at the Village of Breton Office during office hours.

- A cheque mailed to the Village Office at PO Box 480, Breton, Alberta, T0C 0P0.