Fire Ban in Saddle Hills County - May 8, 2025

Due to the lack of precipitation, and dry and windy conditions, Saddle Hills County has upgraded the Fire Restriction to a FIRE BAN. This Fire Ban applies to all areas outside of the Forest Protection Area, including private land, crown land, and recreational areas.

A Fire Ban is also in place for the Grande Prairie Forest Protection Area.

Prohibited:

  • All outdoor wood fires, including designated firepits, backyard firepits, burning barrels, and any wood campfires on public or private land.
  • BBQ charcoal briquettes.
  • Fireworks and exploding targets.
  • Burning of brush piles, windrows or other debris.

Allowed (with caution):

  • Propane/natural gas-powered appliances.
  • Open flame oil devices (e.g. turkey deep fryers, tiki torches).
  • Indoor wood fires contained within a device with a chimney and spark arrestor.
  • Off-Highway Vehicles.

Please note, all appliances must be CSA approved and used per manufacturer’s standards.

This Fire Ban will remain in effect until conditions improve.

Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished.

If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 9-1-1 or 310-FIRE.

Cemeteries

Cemeteries serving Saddle Hills County are shown here.

If you are part of an organization responsible for the maintenance or upkeep of cemeteries in our County, Cemetery Maintenance and Capital Grants are available to assist with associated costs. 

Township Road 813 & Range Road 93

Alexview Cemetery

AB Highway 680

Blueberry Mountain Cemetery

Township Road 800 & Range Road 123

Bonanza Hillhaven Cemetery

201 Road

Briar Ridge Cemetery

Range Road 110

Gordondale Cemetery

13524 Township Road 765

Gundy-Hays Cemetery

Township Road 794

Holy Trinity Russian Greek Orthodox Church Cemetery

Range Road 73

Ksituan Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery

Township Road 802

Land of Rest Cemetery

Range Road 70

Northmark Church Cemetery

Range Road 71

Northmark Public Cemetery

AB Highway 680

St. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church Cemetery

AB Highway 680 & Range Road 72

Ukrainian Baptist Church Cemetery

More Information:

Community Groups

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

Grant & Bursaries

Grants and bursaries offered to organizations, groups, and students

Maps

Purchase or download maps of the County

Places of Worship

Churches and other places of worship

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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