All regions across the province received precipitation which, while expected to improve soil moisture, delayed harvest progress over the past week. Harvest of pulse crops is nearing completion, while the harvest of spring wheat and barley are the current focus for most producers.

The Saddle Hills County Agricultural Services Department is hosting a Predation Management and Deadstock Disposal Information Evening at the Gordondale Hall, on October 22, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. 

The results of the inaugural Canadian Cow-Calf survey are now available online, allowing producers to review best management practices and trends in the sector.

The Simpson Centre is looking for producer input on ways to make digital agriculture technology and date more accessible and transparent, through a short, 15 minute survey.

Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation has released the 2024 Cropping Alternatives (Crop Budget Planning), an essential resource for farmers.

This annual Crop Budget Planning is tailored to specific soil zones and covers a broad range of dryland and irrigated crops and forages. 

Students from the Bonanza, Savanna, Spirit River Regional Academy, Saint Marie Catholic, and Rycroft Schools visited Saddle Hills County to learn about municipal government at the County's annual Leaders of Tomorrow event.

The County has a variety of used IT equipment available for purchase by sealed bid. The deadline to submit bids, is October 25, 2024, at 2 p.m.

Glenda Farnden, Senior Municipal Relations Liaison, with STARS, was present at the September 24, 2024 Council Meeting, to provide an annual update on the organization's operations.

Ward 5 Councillor, Willis Fitzsimmons, has provided Saddle Hills County Council with his resignation, effective Friday, September 27, 2024. Councillor Fitzsimmons and his wife recently sold their home in the County and, as of Friday, will no longer be residing in Ward 5 and therefore no longer eligible to represent them on Council.

Saddle Hills County has appointed Aaron Steblyk with Compass Assessment as the new Assessor for Saddle Hills County. We are currently making some changes to the delivery of Assessment Services in the County and thank you for your continued patience and cooperation as we navigate this transition period. More information will be provided, as available.