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.
Enter our 2023 Christmas Colouring Contest and be entered to win a prize (or two)! No age or talent restrictions. Deadline: January 7, 2024.
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.
At Saddle Hills County, we're not surprised to hear that Alberta's students continue to rank amongst the highest performers, both nationally and internationally.
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.
Spring wildfires can result from smouldering winter burns. Make sure all fires are extinguished properly.
Did you know that you can cut down your own Christmas Tree on certain designated Crown Land areas? As long as you get a Personal Forest Use Products Permit or Local Timber Permit you can harvest your own tree from within Alberta's forest areas.
Join Farming Smarter for a full day of agriculture research from around the globe on December 13, 2023, from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
To meet the growing demands for skilled labour in the field of Controlled Environment Agriculture, Olds College is now offering an Indoor Agriculture Certificate, the first of its kind in Canada.
Alberta Lamb Producers and the Alberta Oat Growers Commission are seeking new Board Directors.
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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