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.

Input on Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee

Help out our BC neighbours and regional agricultural community and express your interest in establishing an Agricultural Advisory Committee.

Are you involved in agriculture?
The Peace River Regional District is reaching out to determine the level of interest from producer groups and interested parties in re-developing an Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC) for the Peace region.
The PRRD previously had an AAC from 2002 until 2018 which provided input on various matters related to agriculture throughout the region.
AACs act as an advisory body to local governments and can provide important insight on regional agricultural matters, such as Official Community Plans, Agricultural Plans or other regional plans and projects as necessary.
AACs do not make decisions on agricultural matters, rather they provide advice and recommendations to local governments as requested by the local government.
Take the short online survey: https://ow.ly/glW950R4HH1
Prefer to fill out a hard copy? Surveys are available at the PRRD offices in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek.

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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