Municipal Enforcement

Diamond Valley Municipal Enforcement is committed to serving and improving our community. The Town of Diamond Valley employs sworn Community Peace Officers, appointed by the Alberta Solicitor General and Minister of Public Security as authorized under the Peace Officer Act.

The purpose of Municipal Enforcement is to enhance community safety by educating the public and raising awareness and compliance of Town Bylaws and Provincial Acts and Regulations. Our Community Peace Officers  are authorized to  enforce bylaws and regulations for issues they observe during daily patrols as well as those received from residents.

Our Community Peace Officers works with law enforcement and emergency response agencies to meet the needs of the community. 

The Municipal Enforcement Peace Officer engages in many duties including but not limited to:

  • Vehicle patrols of residential, commercial, and industrial areas
  • Traffic enforcement offenses
  • Animal protection
  • Snowmobile/OHV enforcement
  • Unsightly properties
  • Liquor / cannabis offences
  • Weed inspection
  • Attend special events to assist in public safety
  • Public education presentations and programs
  • School resource officer

MUNICIPAL BYLAWS

To familiarize yourself with the Town's bylaws, please visit the commonly requested bylaws page.

CONCERNS

To report a concern, call the Complaint Line at 403-933-0334..

Alternatively, you may submit a concern using our online form (see below) or by emailing enforcement@diamondvalley.town 

Calls for service are prioritized and attended to as available manpower permits. When requesting service, full details are required. All personal information is kept strictly confidential under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act.

COMPLAINT PROCESS

When submitting a complaint to Municipal Enforcement, it is important to provide us with as much information as possible, including:

  • Your full name, address, and contact information.
  • Type of concern with as much detail as possible
  • The date, time, and location as they pertain to the complaint.
  • The action that you would like to see taken.
  • Subject of complaints name and address (if known)
  • Once Municipal Enforcement receives the above information, they will begin to address your concern.

    If an officer has not personally witnessed the infraction, you may be asked to provide a formal statement to be able to proceed with charges. Through this process, you will be asked if you are willing to testify in court as to what you witnessed. If there is insufficient evidence, we will not be able to proceed with charges.

    At the conclusion of an investigation, an officer will contact you to let you know the outcome of the complaint unless you have previously indicated you did not wish to receive any follow-up.

Municipal Enforcement / Bylaw Concerns

  1. Municipal Enforcement / Bylaw Concerns

    This form is used for Municipal Enforcement complaints, concerns about; Animal, Noise, Unsightly, etc.

  2. Please Note:

    Personal information contained on this form is received by the Town of Diamond Valley in confidence. This confidentiality cannot be guaranteed if this complaint results in court proceedings. Release of this information is governed by the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.  

    The Town does not respond to anonymous concerns.

  3. First name Last name here

  4. Bylaw Concern
  5. My concern is regarding:*
  6. Fill in all details, including dates, times, address(es), etc. to allow us to provide the best resolution/service possible.

  7. Describe the action that you would like to see taken by Municipal Enforcement.

  8. Please include photos or images of the alleged bylaw infraction if possible.

  9. We strive to respond to inquiries and concerns as promptly as possible, however please note it may take up to 2 business days to receive a response. This form is forwarded to an email account that is not monitored outside of our operational hours.  

    If your concern is urgent in nature and requires a more immediate response, please contact our general complaint line at 403-933-0334 and we will be pleased to assist during our operational hours. For urgent concerns outside of our operational hours, please contact the Diamond Valley RCMP at 403-933-4262. For emergencies, please call 9-1-1.  

    For wildlife concerns such injured wildlife, illegal hunting/fishing or dangerous wildlife encounters as please contact Alberta Fish & Wildlife at 1-800-642-3800.  

    For information relating to Diamond Valley Bylaws please visit https://www.diamondvalley.town/197/Municipal-Enforcement  

    Once your concern is received:

    Your concern will be promptly address by a Peace Officer. If an officer did not witness the infraction, you may be asked to provide a formal statement for further action. In such cases, we may inquire if you are willing to testify in court regarding your observations. If there is insufficient evidence, we may be unable to proceed with charges. 

    At the conclusion of an investigation, an officer will contact you to communicate the outcome of the complaint, unless you have indicated otherwise.

    We are here to ensure a safe and harmonious community. Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to Diamond Valley's well-being.

  10. By signing this form I agree that the information provided herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.  

  11. Agree to be contacted:
  12. Communication of outcome:
  13. Leave This Blank:

  14. This field is not part of the form submission.