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.

Community Support Programs

We offer a number of Community Support Programs to help improve and enhance the quality of life for our residents. 

Our Childcare Subsidy provides child and day care support to eligible families who are not covered by the Provincial Childcare Subsidy, while our Home Support Program provides support for seniors and disabled members of the community. Organizations within the County may also apply for Family and Community Social Services (FCSS) Grants, to help with providing educational resources and social services, based on the provincial requirements. 

We also offer an annual Christmas Hamper Program alongside our valued community partners, to provide meals and gifts to Saddle Hills County families over the holiday season. In collaboration with local food banks, we ensure that no donations go to waste.

We also offer a variety of Grants and Bursaries, from Student Bursaries to Program and Activity, Capital, Operating, Cemetery, and Community Sign Grants. The Agricultural Services Board has also recently launched the Veterinary Medicine Bursary Program to help fill the gaps in veterinary care in our rural communities.

Subsidies also include the Water Cistern Subsidy, Remote Potable Water Hauling Subsidy, and Residential Security System Grant to help residents with specific issues relating to their homes and properties. 

For more information on any of the Grants, Bursaries, and Community Supports offered, please contact our FCSS Department at fcss@saddlehills.ab.ca or call (780) 864-3760.

More Information:

Applications, Licences & Permits

Complete applications, licenses, and permits online with ease.

Grants and Bursaries

Grants and bursaries offered to organizations, groups, and students

Residential Security System Grant

Conditions and how to apply for the Residential Security System Grant

Veterinary Education Bursary Program

Bursary for students studying to be a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Technologist

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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