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.

Housing Needs Survey - we need your input!

We need your help! In partnership with the Rural Development Network, we are looking to gather the community's thoughts on the current housing needs in Saddle Hills County.

A short survey is available online and we would love to hear your thoughts. The information collected will be compiled into a report and used to determine areas of need.

You can complete the survey online here: Online Survey

Paper copies have also been mailed out and will be made available at the County office and the four general stores, Bay Tree, Bonanza, Blueberry, and Woking.

To return paper copies to us you can:

  • Mail them back to us at Saddle Hills County, RR1, Spirit River, AB. T0H 3G0
  • Drop them off in one our drop-off boxes at the County Office or one of the four general stores, Bay Tree, Bonanza, Blueberry, and Woking.
  • Scan or photograph them and email them to us at communications@saddlehills.ab.ca

If you have any questions, would like a copy of the survey, or need any help completing the survey you can contact our Communications Department at (780) 864-3760 or email communications@saddlehills.ab.ca

The survey will close on April 28, 2023

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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