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.

Dust Control

Each year Saddle Hills County offers dust control treatments on roads in front of residences. Applications are made available each spring, until May 15, as outlined in Policy PW01.

The rates for residential and industrial Dust Control are laid out in the Master Rates Bylaw. The County also funds a portion of Dust Control, in areas approved by Council on an annual basis (as can be seen below). 

The County will advertise online, through our social media platforms, and the Central Peace Signal, when these applications are available.

The Dust Control Rates as of 2025 are:

  • Residential: $200.00 (plus GST) per 100 meters, with a maximum length of 400 meters
  • Industrial: Actual Cost ($670.00 (plus GST) per 100 meters, with a minimum length of 100 meters

If you would like to apply to have the County complete dust control in front of your residence, please complete a Dust Control Application either online or at the County office during regular business hours. Please note, that residents are required to provide payment before Dust Control services can be completed. 

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us at operations@saddlehills.ab.ca or call (780) 864-3760.

2025 Dust Control Program Map

2025 Dust Control F1

More Information:

Applications, Licences & Permits

Complete applications, licenses, and permits online with ease.

Report an Issue

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Contact Us

Contact a member of staff or Council member

Gravel Program

Details on the Gravel Program, including current year map

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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