Fire Restriction in Effect

Due to the increasingly dry conditions, the FIRE ADVISORY has been upgraded to a FIRE RESTRICTION, for Saddle Hills County. 

Prohibited

Open campfires in back country or random areas, fireworks and exploding targets on crown land, brush and debris burning for non-agricultural purposes, controlled burns of brush piles greater than 2 cubic meters in size

Allowed with Caution

Campfires in non-combustible, manufactured firepits, charcoal briquettes in approved barbeques, portable propane firepits, gas or propane stoves and barbeques, catalytic or infrared style heaters, wood fires in an enclosed facility or device, which has a chimney with a spark arrestor, burning barrels that are a minimum distance of 30 m away from structures and 6 m away from combustible materials.

 

Hand-piled agricultural brush and debris burning that is less than 2 cubic meters in size is allowed, if it is in a cultivated field or another fire guard is in place, a Fire Suppression Plan is in place, and Municipal Notification Requirements have been met

Shell True North Pond

The Shell True North Pond is a prime trout fishing spot, located near Moonshine Lake Provincial Park, in the Shell True North Forest Conservation Site. The Alberta Conservation Association annually stocks the pond with trout, and there are hiking trails and abundant wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the area.

The Shell True North Forest covers 1,700 acres, with the Ksituan River flowing through the middle. It is perfect for wildlife spotting, with large amounts of moose, elk, white-tailed and mule deer, as well as black bears, coyotes, and snowshoe hares. It is considered a great spot for wildlife enthusiasts and hunters. 

Getting to the Shell True North Pond

To access the pond from Spirit River, travel west on Highway 49 for about 30 km. At Township Road 791, continue to travel north on Highway 49 for another 400 m. Turn west into the approach and immediately north to the pond. Parking is available along the eastern shore.

Shell True North Pond

Shell True North Pond is located approximately 100km north of Grande Prairie, near Moonshine Lake Provincial Park.

View the Alberta Discover Guide Listing

More Information:

Campgrounds & Parks

Spring Lake, Hilltop Lake, Cotillion Park, Moonshine Lake, Shell True North Pond, and Jack Bird Pond

Community Events

Upcoming Community Events and Events Calendar

Geocaching

The biggest treasure hunt in the world

Rim Rocks

Accessing the Rim Rock formations 

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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