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Fireblight is a destructive bacterial disease that widely affects plants in the Rosacrae family, such as apples, pears, cherries, raspberries etc. and remains a significant threat to fruit production worldwide.

Do you want to plant trees on your property? Our Tree Seedling Program for residents is in its third year, and orders are now open! 

Recent widespread rains brought moisture across the province, delaying seeding of some low-lying areas; however, it was favourable overall for crop emergence. 

Since May 29, 2024, rainfall has been highly variable across the province, with the Peace Region receiving between 20-40 mm; a great start to the wet season.

Please note that the Saddle Hills County Admin Building will be closing at 12 p.m. (noon), on Friday, June 14, 2024, for a Staff Appreciation Event. 

Saddle Hills County is pleased to announce that the greatly anticipated Saddle Hills County Health Clinic will be opening on June 17, 2024. Join us for a 'Meet and Greet' with Nurse Practitioner Palvi Sharma from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

While the Peace Region may be experiencing a dry spell in comparison to other areas of the province, it is never a bad time to prepare for an unexpected emergency. 

ATCO has informed Saddle Hills County of a planned power outage affecting residents in the Gundy area, on June 4, 5, and 6, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cytospora canker on hardwoods is a significant and destructive disease, notorious for its detrimental impact on fruit trees, ornamental trees, and forest species. 

In the last 9-days since May 20, rainfall has been variable, ranging from over 50 mm across the North Central Boreal Forests to less than 1 mm through parts of the Peace and North East Regions. Saddle Hills County specifically is still experiencing once in 50-year lows for this time of year.