At this point in the growing season, pests to be watching for include bertha armyworm and diamondback moth in brassica oilseed crops.

There have been concerning numbers of bertha armyworm in pheromone monitoring traps in west-central Saskatchewan this summer.

Now is the time to scout for bertha armyworm larvae. Read more in the Weekly Update.  

The Alberta Crop Report provides timely provincial and regional summaries of crop production in Alberta during the crop season. 

Warm weather has accelerated insect development across the Prairies. Producers are encouraged to scout for bertha armyworm, grasshoppers, lygus bugs, and other late-season pests to determine if control measures are needed before harvest.

Recent rainfall has maintained favourable soil moisture across much of Alberta, supporting crop development.

Saddle Hills County is aware that ratepayers have not received recent editions of The Signal newspaper by mail.

Small Habit. Big Difference.
Putting wipes, hygiene products, paper towels, cotton swabs, and other waste in the garbage helps protect infrastructure and keeps the wastewater systems working for everyone.

Throughout July, the Peace Officer continued proactive patrols and enforcement across Saddle Hills County, focusing on areas identified through resident concerns and County staff reports.

Did You Know?
Even one wipe can become tangled in pumps and combine with grease and other debris to create major sewer blockages.

Saddle Hills has been receiving reports of cougar sightings through social media.