What is overweight? Overweight is defined by the weight on an axle or axle group (total gross weight) being more than what is allowed under the Traffic Safety Act. For more information on axle weight, contact Provincial Highways at 1-888-255-5554.
Road Use Agreements
Road Use Agreements (RUA) help protect our roads by providing road use guidelines for extensive or continuous haul projects. Road Use Agreements are required annually, with an expiry date of December 31.
If your haul is overweight or oversized, a permit is required from RoaData Services available at 1-888-444-9288.
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Fire Ban
Todays fire rating is Low
Current Fire Rating:Low
ALL FIRE RESTRICTIONS LIFTED, as of 4:00 PM on June 16, 2025.
Find information about fire bans across the province at www.albertafirebans.ca. For more details on fire control in County of Barrhead see Fire Bylaw 8-2013.