Surface rights open houses

Overview

The Land and Property Rights Tribunal (LPRT) is hosting open houses in partnership with the following 3 organizations:

• Orphan Well Association
• Farmers’ Advocate Office
• Alberta Energy Regulator

Join us at our open house event to answer your surface rights questions.

Learn about Orphan Well Association activities in your area. Consult with the Farmer’s Advocate, meet your Alberta Energy Regulator representative and talk to your local weed inspectors.

The LPRT team is ready to:

• help you understand your rights
• explain how to apply for s.36 compensation (rental recovery) for unpaid surface lease payments
• provide you with information about rate reviews and claims for weeds on well sites and access roads
• answer any questions you may have

Upcoming open houses

Note: No registration or appointments are required for these sessions.

Drayton Valley

Date: October 29, 2025
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Location: MacKenzie Conference Centre, 5745 45 Avenue
Download the open house flyer

Vegreville

Date: November 4, 2025
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Location: Social Centre, 4509 48 Street
Download the open house flyer

Drumheller

Date: November 19, 2025
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Location: Cretaceous Conference Centre, 1103 Highway 9 South
Download the open house flyer

Westlock

Date: December 10, 2025
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Location: The Westlock Inn and Conference Centre, 10411 100 Street
Download the open house flyer

Contact

Connect with the Land and Property Rights Tribunal:

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-427-2444
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: [email protected]