The rapid completion of seeding operations has been followed by a similarly rapid emergence of the 2025 crop, with the emergence of major crops having reached 95 per cent, significantly ahead of the 5-year average.

Saddle Hills County is excited to welcome Megan Evans, Executive Director of the Alberta Invasive Species Council for ‘The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: Plant Identification’, an engaging presentation on invasive species and how to identify them. 

Wildfire season is here, and knowing the risks on your farm, as well as having tools for fire prevention and damage reduction, is key to minimize damage to your farm! 

Interested in learning about what role municipalities play in wetland stewardship and conservation? The Alberta Municipal Wetland Guide: Working with Wetlands, is now available. 

The Canadian Pork Council, with the support of Alberta Pork and the other provincial pork organizations, has launched PigLEARN, an online training platform for Canadian pork producers.

Happy Anniversary to the Saddle Hills County Health Clinic, serving the community for exactly one year today! 

Do you know of an exceptional member of your community that you would like to see honoured for their volunteer work? Nominate them!

As of June 17, 2025, the Fire Ban in Saddle Hills County and the Grande Prairie Forest Area has been downgraded to a FIRE RESTRICTION.

Saddle Hills County has approved two development permits, located at Lot 2 Block 1 Plan 1620075 and Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 2421617.

Update on the Hamelin Creek Wildfire, located in the Blueberry Mountain area, as of June 16, 2025.