Noxious Weeds

Under provincial legislation, the Weed Control Act identifies weeds of concern as either Prohibited Noxious or Noxious, requiring eradication or control. All public and private landowners, including the County, have an obligation to prevent the growth, propagation and spread of these weeds. 

Noxious weeds have the ability to spread rapidly, cause severe crop losses and economic hardship. Some noxious weeds are also toxic to domestic animals and wildlife. Noxious weeds must be controlled. 

• View the complete list of Noxious Weeds in Alberta
  

Smoky Lake County's Most Wanted Noxious Weeds.  Must be controlled through spraying, mowing, hand pulling.

• Canada Thistle
• Common Baby's Breath
• Common Burdock
• Common Tansy
• Creeping Bellflower
• Field Scabious
• Leafy Spurge
• Oxeye Daisy
• Scentless Chamomile
• Tall Buttercup
• White Cockle
• Yellow Toadlfax