News

Since June 19, 2024, precipitation has been variable, with most of it arriving in the form of thunderstorm activity. Many lands throughout the Peace Region received 10 to 50 mm of moisture, with some parts of the east-central Peace Region receiving well over 50 mm. 

Crop conditions rated good to excellent across the province since last week, increasing 2%, and are currently 2% above the 5-year average.

A young black bear has been spotted in the vicinity of Cotillion Park. Please be bear aware and watch out for wildlife if you are in the area.

Your Agricultural Services Board has been hard at work researching and planning the services, programs, and initiatives they hope to offer over the coming years. View their Vision, Mission, and Strategic Priorities for yourself in the ASB 2024-28 Strategic Plan, now available.

Are you interested in conducting an ALUS project on your land? ALUS Expressions of Interest are now open to Saddle Hills County producers. 

Strong winds have the potential to cause power or communication disruptions and potential injury. #BePrepared and have a plan to keep yourself and others safe.  

Join us for a Wild Boar Seminar at the Fourth Creek Hall, on August 13, 2024. 

Saddle Hills County was excited to be invited to the unveiling of the new GENIE kiosk at the Central Peace Health Complex Long-Term Care Facility in Spirit River, on June 25, 2024. The kiosk and simple, easy-to-use software will allow residents to more easily connect with loved ones. 

The regions for the 2024 Livestock Tax Deferral provision have been announced, including Saddle Hills County. 

Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) is investing $2.2 million in Livestock Gentec to help drive the adoption of tools that will improve the genetic selection of beef cattle and power economic and environmentally positive changes in Alberta's livestock sector.