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.
Saddle Hills County would like to express its appreciation to everyone who helped make the 2022 Christmas Hamper Campaign such a success.
As we reflect on the past year and enjoy this holiday season it’s hard not to appreciate our many blessings.
2023 Calendars featuring winning images from the 2022 'County Proud' Photo Contest are now available. You can pick up a copy for free at the County office or at the Bay Tree, Bonanza, Blueberry and Woking General Stores. Copies have also been mailed out to residents.
The latest edition of Saddle Hills County Living magazine is out and will hit mailboxes soon! All of the Saddle Hills County general stores, and the Saddle Hills County office also carry copies.
Are you or someone you know struggling to put food on the table?
Please don’t go hungry! Central Peace Food Bank can provide assistance during this difficult time.
The Minutes for the September 19, 2022 Saddle Hills County Library Board have been posted on the County website.
Saddle Hills County Council are holding a Special Council Meeting on November 21, 2022 at 9 a.m.
Saddle Hills County is made up of 5 volunteer fire departments, located in Bonanza, Blueberry, Happy Valley, Savanna and Woking and is served by approximately 120 volunteer first responders, including MFRs.
Q&A with Owner Denise Allenbrand, What made you decide to open a hunting lodge? I had friends who would come up to hunt every year and I would feed them and we would have so much fun and so many laughs.
Q&A with Owners Michael & April DeVuyst, How long have you been offering farm to table services? We started the farm in 2018, by planting garlic and then expanded the next year with more veggies.
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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