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.
Our crews are out but please be aware we are expecting heavy snow for the rest of today. Drive carefully.
Saddle Hills County Council will be holding a Special Council Meeting regarding Saddle Hills County Fire Services on January 18th, 2022 at 9:00 am.
Saddle Hills County is featured in the 2022 Economic Developers of Alberta magazine in a three-page spread about the Saddle Hills County Advantage with a focus on the Saddle Hills County Water Advantage.
Saddle Hills County would like to thank the following partners for their support on our annual Christmas Hamper Program
At this special time of year, it is important that we focus on our true blessings – our family, friends, neighbours, and communities.
The governments of Alberta and Canada are partnering on construction of a new $24.8-million housing project that will provide needed homes for seniors with a range of care needs in Spirit River.
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Representatives from NorthRiver Midstream dropped by the Saddle Hills County office on Tuesday with their contributions to the County’s annual Christmas Hamper drive.
At their regular meeting night December 7th the Woking Fire Department held a special supper, followed by distribution of their new jackets and milestone pins (5, 10, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 year pins).
Saddle Hills County operates a series of Transfer Stations and Collection Sites throughout the County. Each of our Transfer Stations has collection bins outside of the gates to accommodate residents who cannot visit the Transfer Station during its regular operating hours. All of our Collection Bins and Sites are available 24-7.
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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