Fire Restriction in Effect

Due to the increasingly dry conditions, the FIRE ADVISORY has been upgraded to a FIRE RESTRICTION, for Saddle Hills County. 

Prohibited

Open campfires in back country or random areas, fireworks and exploding targets on crown land, brush and debris burning for non-agricultural purposes, controlled burns of brush piles greater than 2 cubic meters in size

Allowed with Caution

Campfires in non-combustible, manufactured firepits, charcoal briquettes in approved barbeques, portable propane firepits, gas or propane stoves and barbeques, catalytic or infrared style heaters, wood fires in an enclosed facility or device, which has a chimney with a spark arrestor, burning barrels that are a minimum distance of 30 m away from structures and 6 m away from combustible materials.

 

Hand-piled agricultural brush and debris burning that is less than 2 cubic meters in size is allowed, if it is in a cultivated field or another fire guard is in place, a Fire Suppression Plan is in place, and Municipal Notification Requirements have been met

Staff

Saddle Hills County Administration is made up of a number of Departments and talented staff members dedicated to assisting Council in meeting its strategic priorities, policies, and programs, as outlined in the Strategic Plan.

Administration is responsible for ensuring that the County's business is conducted in a professional manner, adhering to the highest standards of governance as mandated by the Alberta Municipal Government Act (MGA).

For a complete breakdown of staff and departmental roles and responsibilities at Saddle Hills County, please review our Organization Chart.

To speak to a specific department, please visit our Contacts Directory or call the County Office at (780) 864-3760 and staff will happily direct you to the department responsible.

Our office is open Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding Stat. Holidays. 

More Information:

Applications, Licences & Permits

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Contact Us

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Council

Saddle Hills County Council members and contact information.

Council Meetings, Agendas, and Minutes

Links to upcoming meetings and archive

Contact Us

Saddle Hills
Junction of Hwy 49 & Secondary Hwy 725
RR1, Spirit River AB
T0H 3G0
T. 780-864-3760
Fax 780-864-3904
Toll-free 1-888-864-3760
frontdesk@saddlehills.ab.ca

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