Fire Ban in Effect
Due to the high temperature, dry conditions, and the availability of wildfire suppression resources, Saddle Hills County has issued a FIRE BAN.
This Fire Ban applies to all areas outside of the Forest Protection Area, including private land, crown land, and recreational areas. Alberta Wildfire has also issued a province-wide ban for areas inside the Forest Protection Area.
Now Prohibited:
All outdoor wood fires, including burning barrels, wood campfires on private land, or campfires in back country or random areas,
BBQ charcoal briquettes,
Fireworks & exploding targets,
Burning of brush piles, windrows, or other debris.
Allowed (with caution):
Propane/natural gas-powered appliances,
Open flame oil devices (e.g., turkey deep fryers, tiki torches),
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,
Off-Highway Vehicles.
This Fire Ban will remain in place until conditions improve. Fire Danger Levels will be reviewed daily and the Fire Ban will be downgraded subject to available firefighting resources and fire weather conditions.
Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it, and soak it again until cool to the touch, to ensure it is extinguished.
If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 9-1-1 or 310-FIRE.
Please note, that the Ksituan Truck Fill and Jug Fill will be closed on Monday, July 29, 2024, for pavement construction. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Crop Report, provided by the Government of Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, as of June 13, 2023:
' A provincial state of emergency was declared on May 6 due to the number of wildfires in the province, and ended on June 3. The wildfire situation in the northern areas of the province remains serious.
Credit Unions of Alberta has announced a new 'Women in Ag' Grant Program, offering two $10,000 grants to Alberta-based women who are currently working, or planning to work in, the agriculture industry to put towards their ag business' financial future.
The below radar image, as of 12:24 p.m. on June 14, 2023, shows rains sweeping northward through Red Deer.
On June 20, 2023 at 7:30 p.m., the Alberta Forage Industry Network (AFIN) is hosting a zoom webinar event to talk about managing your mental health during drought conditions.
Southern Alberta has seen some welcome rain over the past few days.
The Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies (AAAS) is offering support for agricultural producers affected by recent wildfires in the province.
Saddle Hills County is excited to be working with the Peace Country Beef & Forage Association on a number of projects and workshops in the County in the upcoming months.
Candace and Cody Dolen, and their family, have been chosen by Saddle Hills County's Agricultural Service Board as this year's recipients of the Farm Family Award!
The Beaverlodge Research Farm IPM Team needs your help this summer!
Precipitation over the past week was highly variable, and as such did not provide as much moisture as needed for many dry areas across the province.
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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