Bruderheim, Alta. appears to be a peaceful and picturesque town, but residents say there is teenage mischief that goes on after dark.

Residents of Bruderheim, a community of roughly 1,100 people northeast of Edmonton, have complained about property damage and unsupervised kids wandering around at night.

In response, the town has set a curfew prohibiting anyone younger than 15 from public places between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. The curfew is for the “health, safety and welfare of such young people,” according to the bylaw.

“There has been nuisance kind of things that has happened,” Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch told CTV Edmonton.

“Maybe they’re climbing on a building or taking letters off a building.”



Since the curfew was passed on July 6, the mayor said no teens have been caught breaking the curfew so far. If they are, it’s their parents who will pay the price. The fine is $100 for the first offence and $200 the second time.



Residents are unsure if the bylaw will make any difference.

“They’re still gonna go out and they’re still gonna be kids right, but there’s nothing for kids to do in this town,” a Bruderheim resident told CTV Edmonton.

“I thought it was stupid to be honest,” one 16-year-old said. “This is Burderheim and the kids don’t listen to the rules.”

There are some exceptions in the bylaw for youth coming from adult-supervised events such as work, volunteering and school events. Teens are also allowed to be on the sidewalk directly outside their home.

Bruderheim’s curfew may seem outlandish to some but it’s not the first Alberta town to enforce such a curfew. In 2015. Taber, Alta. set “quiet hours” between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. for anyone younger than 16. Taber also set fines for swearing, spitting and yelling.