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.
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.
Saddle Hills County Transfer Stations will operate amended hours from December 26-28, 2023.
The approved minutes from the September 26, 2023, Saddle Hills County Municipal Library Board Meeting
are now available.
ATCO has advised the County that the streetlights in the Hamlet of Woking will be upgraded to LED lights in the near future. This replacement will provide brighter and longer-lasting lighting to the area.
The fire pit at Cotillion Park Campground is missing!
If whoever is currently in possession of it could kindly return it to the Cotillion Park Campground, that would be greatly appreciated.
Saddle Hills County has posted a used fleet vehicle for sale via online auction at GovDeals.
The County has a variety of used IT equipment available for purchase by sealed bid. The highest bid for each item will be accepted, however the highest bidder of multiple items will have an option to accept any or all of their highest bids.
The Bonanza, Blueberry, Gundy, and Woking Transfer Stations will remain open on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Transfer Stations will open at 12 p.m. (Noon) instead of the usual 10 a.m. Bonanza, Blueberry, and Woking Transfer Stations will be open 12-6 p.m. and Gundy Transfer Station will be open 12-4 p.m.
Crews have begun construction on the rural waterline project in East Woking as of October 4, 2023. The project is estimated to last around three months. During this time, you will experience increased activity in the area. Please drive with caution when passing through construction areas and watch out for equipment and workers.
We thank you for your patience during this time and apologize for any inconvenience.
Residents and ratepayers in Saddle Hills County may notice a new newspaper in their mailbox this week!
Saddle Hills County has partnered with Town & Country News Grande Prairie to bring you even more local news relevant to you.
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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