Community News

The Government of Alberta has expanded the Space Creation Grant for licensed childcare operators to include private childcare operators, to help make childcare more accessible and meet the needs of Alberta families.

Crews have begun construction on the rural waterline project in East Woking as of October 4, 2023. The project is estimated to last around three months. During this time, you will experience increased activity in the area. Please drive with caution when passing through construction areas and watch out for equipment and workers.

We thank you for your patience during this time and apologize for any inconvenience.

Students from Bonanza, Savanna, Rycroft, Spirit River Regional Academy, and Ste. Marie Catholic schools visited the Saddle Hills County Administration Complex on Thursday, September 28, 2023, for the County's annual Leaders of Tomorrow event.

Site development for the new Blueberry Mountain Fire Hall is now underway!

The Request for Proposal for the construction of the building is currently active, and closes on October 6, 2023. After this time Saddle Hills County Administration will review the proposals and make a selection, entering into a contract with one of the Design Build contractors.

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is marking 20 years of Drive Away Hunger by announcing that it will match up to $1 million in new donations to food security agencies in Canada.

Drive Away Hunger has brought the agriculture and food industry together to support food banks and food security programs. Last year, it raised a record 40 million meals and FCC hopes to inspire an even bigger impact this year.

Saddle Hills County’s own Elizabeth Gustafson has been named as part of Team Canada’s Santiago 2023 Shooting Team!

The Santiago 2023 Pan American Games are a pivotal part of Team Canada’s path to Paris 2024, with the team vying for Olympic quote spots.

Shooting will take place October 21-27. Good luck Elizabeth and Team Canada!

For more information on the event and participants, please visit the Olympics website: https://olympic.ca/press/canadas-santiago-2023-shooting-team-announced/

A reminder to Saddle Hills County residents that applications for the new Senior Housing Facility in Spirit River, are now open!

The new development will replace the current Pleasantview Lodge and increase capacity to 92 units. 40 units will be lodge places, and 52 units will be designated for supportive living spaces to help seniors as their care needs change.

South Peace Regional Archives (SPRA), in partnership with Saddle Hills County, is hosting a History Drop-in Day at the Blueberry Hall, on November 7, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. - 2 :30 p.m.

Saddle Hills County Fire Departments, along with Forestry resources, responded to an outdoor fire, that consumed a 3 hectare area, as well as a storage building and its contents, on Friday, September 15, 2023. Blueberry and Happy Valley Fire Departments helped to control the spread of the fire and keep it from candling into the trees and burning deeper down into the Ksituan valley.

It's that time, again. Judging for the 2023 'Discover the Peace' Photo Contest has officially begun!

Cast your vote to ensure that your favourites are in with a chance of winning one of our incredible cash prizes and having their work featured in the 2024 County Calendar.