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.

Young Musician from Woking Honoured by Conservatory Canada

Jayna Dreger, taken by the Central Peace Signal

Local student, Jayna Dreger, 15, of Woking, was recently honoured by Conservatory Canada, receiving a Medal of Excellence for scoring 100% in her Music Theory 3 written exam, the highest mark in Alberta.

Jayna is currently a Grade 11 student at The Centre for Learning@HOME, a home-education organization based in Okotoks. She is a self-described 'high-achiever' and loves learning, achieving a 100% mark on her Music Theory 2, about four years ago. 

Dreger started learning piano with the Music for Young Children program at age four, moving to private piano lessons at age seven, with Carmen Bartel of Grande Prairie. She performs at the Grande Prairie Music Festival every spring, and will be performing the Raindrop Prelude and The First Noel at a friends and family recital in late December. 

Music Theory 3 teaches students the composition of songs, and it the course is very competitive, with many other talented students. Jayna worked on her theory for approximately two years before taking the exam. 

In the future, she hopes to play music in public places, such as restaurants and hotel lobbies, especially if they have a grand piano, and events such as weddings. Outside of music she enjoys horse riding and training her three year old German Shepherd. 

Congratulations, Jayna, from all at Saddle Hills County! We look forward to seeing many more great things from you in the future. 

Source and Photo Credit: Central Peace Signal

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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
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