Public Safety

Running At Large means: i) dog(s) or animal(s) which are not under the control of a person responsible and not on a leash held by a competent person and is or are actually upon property other than the property in respect of which the owner of the dog or animal has the right of occupation, or upon any highway, street, laneway, boulevard, sidewalk, park, playground, public walking path, school ground, or other public place, or ii) a dog or dogs, or animal or animals which are ostensibly under the control of a person responsible and which yet causes damage to property or other dogs or animals

How do I report a barking dog problem? A vicious dog problem?

Concerns about barking or vicious dogs can be conveniently be reported by accessing the Kneehill County website and clicking the "Online Incident Reporting" located at the bottom of our home page or calling 403-443-5541.

Who do I contact to report a lost, hurt, strange dog(s)?

Kneehill County does not operate a "dog pound" type facility however dogs wearing a County tag can be traced back to their owners by contacting County Peace Officers.

How can I find out what laws the County Peace Officers are allowed to enforce?

A list of Peace Officer authorities can be found in the "Public Safety" area of the Kneehill County website.