Community News

In 2021, Saddle Hills County began researching the potential of a Community Health Nurse to help respond to the healthcare needs of rural residents and reduce wait times for things like prescriptions. After much research, the County began the search for a Nurse Practitioner, hiring Palvi Sharma in August of this year.

Saddle Hills County has seen an increase in the number of seniors and disabled members of our community seeking Home Support Services and providers for those services. Seniors and individuals with a disability can hire individuals or organizations under this program to provide any of the above mentioned services. 

Mental First Aid Supporting Older Adults (MHFA SOA) is an evidence-based training course by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), designed for people who have frequent contact with older adults such as through continuing care, home care, and seniors lodges, as well as family members, friends, caregivers, health workers, and volunteers.

Jayna Dreger, 15, of Woking was recognized by the national music-examining body and awarded a Medal of Excellence. 

The Government of Alberta is increasing it's matching donations to organizations hosting fundraising campaigns on the Crowdfunding Alberta online platform.

Saddle Hills County Transfer Stations will operate amended hours from December 26-28, 2023.

FireSmart is offering a $500 award to groups planning wildfire preparedness events in their community. 

The approved minutes from the September 26, 2023, Saddle Hills County Municipal Library Board Meeting
are now available.

STARS Senior Municipal Relations Liaison, Glenda Farnden, wrote to Saddle Hills County recently after hearing of the passing of Tim Stone, and shared some of her thoughts and memories of the past Reeve.

The 2024 County Calendar is now available!

The calendar includes a selection of images from the 2023 'Discover the Peace' Photo Contest, as well as best fishing days, lunar cycle, and holidays.