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 is offering a $500 grant to County residents to help offset the cost of the purchase and installation of security cameras/systems on their property, as of January 23, 2024.
With winter finally upon us, make sure you stay safe and travel prepared when driving.
Good Brothers Construction crews will begin construction on the Rural Waterline Project in Bonanza during January and February of 2024.
The deadline for Program and Activity Grant applications is January 31, 2024.
If you wish to top up your Bulk Water Account in office, please remember to do so before the office closes on December 22, 2023. You can also top up online any time.
The 2024 Interim Operating and Capital Budgets have been approved by Council and is now available.
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.
Neuterra Ventures Ltd. crews will begin construction on the rural waterline project in Savanna during December, 2023 and into January, 2024.
Saddle Hills County has seen an increase in the number of seniors and disabled members of our community seeking Home Support Services and providers for those services. Seniors and individuals with a disability can hire individuals or organizations under this program to provide any of the above mentioned services.
Spring wildfires can result from smouldering winter burns. Make sure all fires are extinguished properly.
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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