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.
There are two categories, people and places, and participants can enter up to three photographs in each. There are separate prizes for youth and adults, and prizes will be awarded for the 'Most Popular' and 'Judge's Choice'. Participants must be residents of Saddle Hills County.
There will be a Special Council Meeting on September 6th at 4.30pm regarding the Seniors' Assisted Living Project.
Saddle Hills County held a special celebration on Thursday, August 25, 2020 at the Moonshine Lake day use area to honour the County’s volunteers.
Saddle Hills County presented bursaries to a number of local students who are going on to seek post-secondary training and education at their regular meeting on Tuesday, August 23, 2022,.
People from all over the Central Peace attended an open house Thursday at the Centennial Center in Spirit River to learn more about the Central Peace Regional Water Supply Project.
The County is now accepting applications for the 2023 FCSS Grant Program.
The Peace River Brigade met at Cotillion Campground in Saddle Hills County before launching their Passing the Paddle trek on the Peace River. from July 22 to 28,2022. The paddlers retraced the rout of the indigenous people and settlers
The Alberta Ministry of Transportation announced on July 20, 2022, the approval of the Water for Life grant application for the design of the Central Peace Regional Water Treatment Plant. The funding covers up to 90 percent of the costs of the project; two million dollars of the $2,222,222 needed.
Applications are open for $50 million in funding in 2022-23 for non-profit groups interested in creating new childcare spaces and providing childcare in a licensed childcare program in Alberta.
We hope you have a safe, enjoyable long weekend. Please enjoy our campgrounds responsibly.
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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