Evacuation Order and Alert

Updated - August 9, 2024 - 12:54 p.m.

Saddle Hills County has issued an Evacuation Alert due to wildfires burning in Saddle Hills County. While the Alberta Emergency Alert is no longer active, the Evacuation Alert is still in place, as detailed below.

Saddle Hills County has issued an Evacuation Alert due to Wildfire GWF077, burning south of Highway 49, in the Gordondale area. This fire is considered Out of Control at 159 ha, although there is no immediate threat to any structures in the area.

Residents and visitors south of Township Road 790, between Range Road 102 and Range Road 111, should be prepared to evacuate on short notice, if required. Please gather all important documentation, medications and medical equipment, and any necessary items for yourself, family members, and pets for up to 72 hours. 

This Evacuation Alert will remain in place until the fire is considered sufficiently controlled. 

Fire Restriction in Effect

As of July 29, 2024, a FIRE RESTRICTION is in place for Saddle Hills County and the Grande Prairie Forest Protection Area. Fire Permits may be restricted or suspended, as required.

Under a Fire Restriction, safe wood campfires are allowed on public lands, in a designated campground, in backyard firepits, and on private lands.

Seeking Members-at-Large for Boards and Committees

Saddle Hills County is currently seeking members-at-large to sit on a number of boards and committees, with terms expiring in 2024. The following boards have openings available (numbers indicate number of positions available):

Those interested in applying to sit on these boards, should complete and submit the Member-at-Large Application online, or complete the PDF version and email this to admin@saddlehills.ab.ca, drop it off to the County Administration Building, or mail it to us at:

Legislative Coordinator

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

ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee

We are also now accepting applications for the new ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee (PAC). 

A member of the ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee is responsible for ensuring the smooth operations of the local ALUS Program. As a whole, the Partnership Advisory Committee will be responsible for deciding which ALUS projects move forward and the amount of funding allocated to projects.

To apply, please either complete and submit the ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee (PAC) Application online or download a complete the PDF version and submit this to us, either via email to ag@saddlehills.ab.ca, drop it off at the County Administration Building, or mail it to us at:

ALUS Program Coordinator

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

The deadline for all applications is September 30, 2024, at 4:30 p.m.

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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