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.

Christmas in the County

Seasonal cheer abounded at the Christmas in the County event on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Residents and visitors came from around the region to celebrate the festive season at the County office, have their photos taken with Santa, and participate in the many events put on by staff.

A candy cane hunt, colouring competition, games, and selfie area were widely enjoyed, alongside delicious treats provided by Yvonne Rogers, apple cider courtesy of the County's own Loretta Daly, as well a Candy Bar with a variety of pick 'n' mix options to choose from. Visitors were able to get their photographs taken with Santa, which were then printed on-site to be taken home, and the night was capped off with fireworks, provided by the County's Manager of Environmental Services, Darren Lubeck.

The County believes strongly in supporting our community and local businesses, and a selection of door prizes were available to be won, with the large majority of items either purchased or produced in Saddle Hills County. It is with thanks to the Baytree Boutique, Bonanza Store, Sweet Little Things by Kayla, Black Bear Creek Farms, Arrietta Acres, and Jeanette's Creamy Fudge, whose wonderful businesses make supporting local even easier! The beautiful decorations were also sourced locally, with balloon decorations by Noree Events and exterior decorations by The Little Petal Company. 

Thank you to everyone who helped to make the event such a success, and to our wonderful community for coming together to celebrate the holiday season with us! We look forward to celebrating many more joyous occasions with you in 2024.

If you had your photo taken with Santa and would like digital copies, please email communications@saddlehills.ab.ca 

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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