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.

Home On The Range—A Livestock Management Webinar Series

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Join The Experts In This Free 5-Day Live Webinar Series

Saddle Hills County Ag Services Department in partnership with Big Lakes County is hosting a series of free webinars in the new year for Agricultural Producers. All webinars will be held in the evenings from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

To register for the February 24th session - Anne Wasko, Market Analyst, Gateway Livestock—”Cattle Market Update” simply fill out the registeration form.

You can find recordings of the webinars on our YouTube Channel.

 

  • FEBRUARY 3       Dan Benson, Agricultural Water Specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry — ”Dugout Management — Quality and Supply” COMPLETE
  • FEBRUARY 9        Dr. Christa Harder, Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic — ”Livestock Health — Calving Care” COMPLETE
  • FEBRUARY 10     Abby– Ann Redman and Jolene Noble, Blue Rock Animal Nutrition — ”Livestock Nutrition — Feed and Supplements to Maximize Profit” COMPLETE
  • FEBRUARY 17     Cows & Fish — ”The Secret Life of Cows: Livestock Behavior and Management” COMPLETE
  • FEBRUARY 24     Anne Wasko, Market Analyst, Gateway Livestock — ”Cattle Market Update” 

You can find recordings of the webinars on our YouTube Channel.

Email us at ag@saddlehills.ab.ca

 

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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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