Evacuation Order Rescinded

The State of Local Emergency issued by Saddle Hills County has expired, as of June 23, 2025, at 6:25 p.m. and the mandatory Evacuation Order has been rescinded.  However, an Evacuation Alert remains in effect for all those in the vicinity of the fire and residents should remain prepared, should conditions change.

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Fire Restriction in Effect - June 17, 2025

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. This includes in Cotillion Park, Hilltop Lake, and Spring Lake.

Controlled burning in the Non-Forest Protection Area, including on privately-owned land, is now limited to campfires and burning barrels. Large fuel burns will not be permitted at this time.

To check for current Fire Advisories, Restrictions, and Bans, visit Alberta Fire Bans. 

To check the current Fire Danger Rating, visit Alberta Wildfire. 

This FIRE RESTRICTION will remain in place until conditions improve.

Places of Worship

Saddle Hills County is home to a rich history, none of which is more prevalent than at the many places of worship, some of which boast a history as old as the communities themselves. 

Bay Tree

Bay Tree Mennonite Church

Legal Land Location: SW 16-79-12-W6

Contact: Baytree Mennonite Church Facebook

Bonanza

Canadian Sunday School Mission Church

Legal Land Location: SW 9-80-12-W6

Silver Valley

Church of God in Christ (Mennonite)

Legal Land Location: NE 21-82-9-W6

Gordondale

Gordondale Presbyterian Church

Legal Land Location: NE 7-79-10-W6

Devale

Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church

Legal Land Location: NE 24-79-7-W6

Blueberry Mountain

Munro Presbyterian Church

Legal Land Location: NE 10-80-8-W6

Contact: Blueberry Mountain Goodwill Society

Woking

St. John's Lutheran Church of Northmark

Legal Land Location: SE 25-76-7-W6

Contact: St. John's Lutheran Church of Northmark, Woking Alberta Facebook

Blueberry Mountain

St. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada of Ksituan

Legal Land Location: NW 10-80-7-W6

Silver Valley

Savanna Pentecostal Lighthouse Assembly

Legal Land Location: NW 31-81-9-W6

Silver Valley

Silver Valley Gospel Chapel

Legal Land Location: NW 21-82-10-W6

Blueberry Mountain

Ukrainian Baptist Church

Legal Land Location: NW 11-80-7-W6 

Blueberry Mountain

Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Ksituan

Legal Land Location: NE 33-79-7-W6

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Community Groups

Community Groups and Organizations, Programs, Clubs, and Volunteer Recognition 

History

History of Saddle Hills County and the Central Peace Region

Maps

Purchase or download maps of the County

Parks & Recreation

Campgrounds, parks, recreation opportunities, events, libraries, programs and clubs

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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