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.

Notice of Development Permit Approvals - Deadline: January 2, 2024

The following development permits have been conditionally approved by Saddle Hills County, subject to the right of appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board:

Application: 42-DP-23

Location: NW 24-79-11-W6

Development: Sour Gas Plant & Compressorsx8

Applicant: NorthRiver Midstream Inc.

 

Application: 43-DP-23

Location: NW 26-79-09-W6

Development: 764 kW Compressors x2

Applicant: NorthRiver Midstream Inc.

 

Application: 44-DP-23

Location: SW 04-79-12-W6

Development: Office

Applicant: Birchcliff Energy Ltd.

 

Application: 45-DP-23

Location: NE 27-77-11-W6

Development: 145m x 120m x 8m Water Reservoir

Applicant: Insignia Energy Ltd.

Anyone wishing to lodge an appeal against this development must do so in writing, stating the reasons for the appeal by January 2nd, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. A non-refundable fee of $100.00 must accompany the appeal.

Letters of appeal should be addressed to:

Clerk, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

Saddle Hills County, RR1, Spirit River, AB. T0H 3G0

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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