Fire Advisory in Effect - April 16, 2025

As a result of the high temperatures and drying conditions, the Fire Danger Rating in Saddle Hills County is now HIGH.

In response to this, Saddle Hills County has issued a FIRE ADVISORY, along with other local municipalities.

Controlled burning in the Non-Forest Protection Area, including on privately-owned land, is now limited to campfires, burning barrels, and hand-piled wood, two cubic metres or smaller.

Burn permits are still required and will be issued on a case-by-case basis. Large fuel burns will not be permitted at this time.

To check for Fire Advisories, Fire Restrictions and Fire Bans, visit albertafirebans.ca

The Fire Advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve.

Tax Credit for Wheat and Barley Producers

By Saddle Hills County - April 17, 2025

Wheat and barley producers who pay check-off through Alberta Grains (formerly Alberta Barley Commission) and the Alberta Wheat Commission, could be eligible for a 32% tax credit through the Scientific Research and Experimental Development Fund (SR&ED) program. 

The federal SR&ED program, encourages research and development (R&D) investment through tax-based incentives, providing producers with tax credits for their expenditures on eligible work. The tax credit percentage is based on the amount invested in R&D work, that meets the criteria laid out by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Eligible growers can take advantage of this tax credit and apply meaningful financial support to their farm operations.

Please note, producers who have requested a refund of their check-off are not eligible for the tax credit.

For more information, visit albertagrains.com, contact the Canada Revenue Agency directly, or visit the CRA website.

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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