Fire Ban in Effect
Due to the high temperature, dry conditions, and the availability of wildfire suppression resources, Saddle Hills County has issued a FIRE BAN.
This Fire Ban applies to all areas outside of the Forest Protection Area, including private land, crown land, and recreational areas. Alberta Wildfire has also issued a province-wide ban for areas inside the Forest Protection Area.
Now Prohibited:
All outdoor wood fires, including burning barrels, wood campfires on private land, or campfires in back country or random areas,
BBQ charcoal briquettes,
Fireworks & exploding targets,
Burning of brush piles, windrows, or other debris.
Allowed (with caution):
Propane/natural gas-powered appliances,
Open flame oil devices (e.g., turkey deep fryers, tiki torches),
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,
Off-Highway Vehicles.
This Fire Ban will remain in place until conditions improve. Fire Danger Levels will be reviewed daily and the Fire Ban will be downgraded subject to available firefighting resources and fire weather conditions.
Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it, and soak it again until cool to the touch, to ensure it is extinguished.
If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 9-1-1 or 310-FIRE.
Please note, that the Ksituan Truck Fill and Jug Fill will be closed on Monday, July 29, 2024, for pavement construction. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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.
FireSmart is offering a $500 award to groups planning wildfire preparedness events in their community.
The winners of the 2023 'Discover the Peace' Photo Contest were announced last night, at the Photo Contest Reception held at the County Administration Building.
Calling all agriculture enthusiasts, researchers, scientists, producers, and businesses. Uncover the Secrets of Intercropping for Sustainable Agriculture! Get ready for a day filled with insightful discussions, innovative research findings, and hands-on experiences.
Are you a graduate of the LandView Ag Drone School? Do you want to take your skills to the next level?
LandView is offering a two-day Drone Spraying Clinic aimed to show participants how to operate a spraying drone, go through best practices for application, and discuss the regulatory aspects for both aviation and pesticide application. The day day course will allow for hands-on learning, including designing your own spraying missions, complete calibration processes, and using Pix4Dfields software to go from multispectral map to spraying prescription.
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is offering a free webinar series for beef producers and vet teams focusing on practical, science-based information with topics including managing the long-term implications of drought, heifer development, and calf management. The first webinar will be held on November 15, 2023.
Join the Alberta Pulse Growers (APG) at the Holiday Inn & Suites Grande Prairie Conference Centre for the APG Zone 4 AGM. Regional directors and advisors, along side APG staff will be there to provide information and a chance to meet with other pulse producers in the area.
Join us on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the Saddle Hills County Admin Building, from 6-8 p.m. for a reception for the 2023 ‘Discover the Peace’ Photo Contest.
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.
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.
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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