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Several pieces of legislation come into play in relation to fences on farmland in Alberta: the Stray Animals Act, the Line Fence Act, the Public Lands Act, and the Surveys Act.
The Inspection and Investigation Unit at Alberta Agriculture and Forestry addresses compliance issues and resolves disputes regarding the Line Fence Act. They can be contacted directly at 403-755-1474. The Line Fence Act also provides the option of pursuing a resolution through arbitration, which is faster than the courts and produces a binding decision.
Stray cattle are dealt with by, Livestock Identification Services (LIS) can be called at 1-866-509-2088 to capture and confine the livestock. LIS should be called within 48 hours of the trespass.
Please call the Ag Info Centre at 310-FARM (3276) if you have any questions.
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