The City of St. Albert does not have a bylaw that addresses concerns regarding stray cats. Therefore, cats are not prohibited from roaming the city or entering onto private property.

If you are having a problem with a nuisance cat, it is recommended that you try other humane methods to deter a cat from entering your property. These include speaking to the cat's owner (if known), placing a motion-sensor water sprayer on the property, erecting a physical barrier, or using safe chemical deterrents that can be purchased at pet stores.
Cats can be trained not to enter your yard simply by making your property unpleasant.

• Place mesh netting (angled outwards) or PVC pipe at the top of your fence to prevent cats from climbing over
• Place chicken wire just below the surface of your flowerbeds to discourage digging and cover the bed with bark chips or gravel so it is rough
• Spray the cat with water whenever it enters your yard
• Spread repellents around your property, like vinegar or orange peels

If the above methods do not work, you can use a humane live cat trap to capture the animal. The Edmonton Humane Society only supports the use of humane live cat traps as a last resort to remove an unwanted cat from a piece of property, and only if all appropriate actions are taken to ensure the health and safety of the trapped cat.

The most commonly used humane cat trap is a metal cage with a plate on the bottom. When the cat is enticed into the cage, it steps on this plate, which closes the door behind it. Look under "Pest Control" in the Yellow Pages for companies that have available traps.
 

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