After consistent ratings on crop conditions since the middle of June, the recent heat was prolonged enough that major crop conditions significantly declined from 73 per cent good to excellent last week to 55 per cent good to excellent. 

With multiple wildfires burning throughout the province, the Alberta Equestrian Federation (AEF) Equine Emergency Help Directory is now available online through Alberta Agriculture. 

Since the last report, above average temperatures have prevailed and we have experienced little widespread relief in the form of rain. During the last three weeks, most of Alberta's agricultural areas saw temperatures as high as 34-36°C.

Saddle Hills County’s Ag Services Department is currently mowing ditches on County rights-of-way, beginning in the Woking area and moving west in the coming weeks.

While the recent rains have definitely helped, the effect of the prolonged drought on trees in the Peace Region is still very much apparent. Learn how to effectively manage drought and your trees, with these watering considerations from Tree Expert, Toso Bozic. 

Please note, that the County will be completing asphalt chipsealing to extend the life of the asphalt paving, beginning August 6, 2024, on Range Roads 93 and 102.

Work has begun on the Northmark Road (Township Road 764) Asphalt Paving Project, and is due for completion by October 15, 2024.

Active wildfires recorded across the province are increasing Albertan’s risk to disruption. Upcoming weather changes may impact the severity and growth of these wildfires and prompt sudden evacuation orders. Learn what to do if you are affected.

Please note, the Woking Library is temporarily closed until August 20, 2024.