Yellowhead County employs seven Community Peace Officers and one Peace Officer Sergeant. These individuals are appointed to enforce not only county bylaws (animal issues, unsightly property, etc.) but also a variety of provincial acts. Some of these acts are the Traffic Safety Act, Petty Trespass Act, Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis Act, Animal Protection Act, and the Forest and Prairie Protection Act. Enforcement generally occurs from patrol and detection by the officer but also comes from complaints made by the public. Normally, our officers work seven days a week and most holidays. Our officers also assist in things like parades, community events, fire department emergencies, and disaster response. The Town of Hinton and the Town of Edson also employ their own Peace Officers. Yellowhead County Peace Officers are not trained or appointed to investigate criminal code offences. Residents must contact their local RCMP to report a criminal offence. Residents and businesses with enforcement-related issues or questions can make contact with a Yellowhead County Peace Officer by calling the county’s dispatch service at 780-723-3221. This line is monitored 24/7. Complaint Process You can call the County Enforcement Complaint Line 780-723-3221 anytime to speak with a dispatcher. Please note that enforcement staff are not available 24/7 and work at various times. A Community Peace Officer (CPO) will get back to you as soon as they are available. To investigate your complaint, the officer will collect your name, address, and phone number(s), as well as the following information: Date and time of the event Type of event Location and or address of the event General description of the event Anonymous complaints will not be accepted. PLEASE NOTE: If you are reporting an after-hours incident involving a vicious or dangerous dog please contact your local RCMP Detachment or 911. Planning Department Complaints: You can also submit a complaint for planning and development issues such as illegal developments. Back to Top of Page