Fire Ban in Effect
Due to the increasingly dry conditions and higher fire danger ratings, the FIRE RESTRICTION has been upgraded to a FIRE BAN, for Saddle Hills County.
This applies to all areas outside of the Forest Protection Area, including private land, crown land, and recreational areas.
Prohibited
All outdoor wood fires, including burning barrels, wood campfires be it on private land or in County campgrounds, campfires in back country or random areas, BBQ charcoal briquettes, fireworks and exploding targets, and burning of brush piles, windrows, or other debris.
Allowed
Propane/natural gas powered appliances, open flame oil devices, such as turkey deep fryers or tiki torches, and indoor wood fires contained within a device with a chimney and spark arrestor. All appliances must be CSA approved and used per manufacturer's standards.
This FIRE BAN will remain in place until conditions improve. Fire danger levels will be reviewed daily and may be downgraded subject to available firefighting resources and fire weather conditions.
We expect the FIRE BAN to reduce the number of human-caused wildfires in Saddle Hills County, while allowing residents and visitors to enjoy outdoor activities as much as possible.
Please note that the Saddle Hills County Admin Building will be closed on Monday, May 20, 2024 for Family Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, May 21, at 8:15 a.m.
Spruce Beetle occurrences are becoming more common. Learn how to identify a Spruce Beetle infestation in your trees.
Are you an aspiring vet or veterinary student interested in providing care in rural Alberta? Saddle Hills County is proud to offer a Veterinary Medicine Bursary to eligible students.
If you see a County staff member in your field in the coming months, they are there to help! Our Weed Inspectors have begun carrying out their annual inspections for invasive species.
This year, Emergency Preparedness Week coincides with Mental Health Week, serving as a great reminder that taking care of your mental health will help you navigate unexpected situations and that wellness tools come in useful in all situations.
Since April 26, 2024, the North East and West reaches of the Peace Region remain dry, receiving less than 5 mm of precipitation over the last 7 days.
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is now accepting applications for it's AgriSpirit fund, providing agrilcture funding to rural communities.
Join us for a Soil Health Workshop at the Savanna Rec. Plex on June 13, 2024, with Kris Nichols, Ph.D.
Since April 17, 2024, it has been relatively warm and dry with precipitation levels ranging from 0 mm in most areas, to just over 10 mm across the far northern parts of the province.
How early is too early and how late is too late? Learn more about the economics of early weed control and why it's considered beneficial.
Dry conditions can lead to excessive dust from livestock pens. Learn how managing manure to is to minimizing dust from pens and livestock feedlots.
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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