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.

Council Provides Bursaries To County Students

Image of graduation cap

Saddle Hills County presented bursaries to a number of local students who are going on to seek post-secondary training and education at their regular meeting on Tuesday, August 23, 2022,.

Ashlyn Bourassa, Georgia Chipps, Jessie Derksen, Lauren Konashuk, Lukas Konashuk, Hayley McNaught, Roy McRann, Bailey Morrison, Alexandra Pullishy and Evan Pullishy all received $2,100 from Saddle Hills County and $1,000 from the Northern Alberta Development Council to put towards their studies.

Roy and Bailey both came to Council to receive their awards. Roy will be starting his BSc in Grande Prairie this year and Bailey is currently working in Grande Prairie and continuing her education and certifications as an arborist.

Image of Roy McRann with Reev Alvin Hubert

Roy McRann is seen receiving his bursary from Reeve Alvin Hubert

Bailey Morrision si seen receiving her bursary from Reeve Alvin Hubert

Bailey Morrision is seen receiving her bursary from Reeve Alvin Hubert

 

Student Eligibility

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a resident of Saddle Hills County for a minimum of one year and have minimum one year's residency in Alberta immediately prior to the application date
  • Be enrolled full time in a post-secondary program recognized by Alberta Advanced Education
  • Be committed to living and working in northern Alberta
  • Have reasonably good prospects for employment in northern Alberta after graduation

 

Bursary application process

Candidates must:

  • Write a paragraph of at least 500 words detailing their chosen field of study
  • Supply two (2) letters of reference
  • Complete the bursary application

  For more information on Saddle Hills County bursaries and how to apply simply click on the link - bursaries

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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