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.

Truck Fill Stations

Saddle Hills County operates four Truck Fills, located throughout the County. Truck Fills are available for residential and commercial water hauling, at a rate of $4.00 per cubic meter (264.17 gallons - 219.97 UK gallons). Truck Fills are available 24/7 and instructions for use are posted at each site.

Set up a Potable Water Account to reload your card and fill up anytime.

Hwy. 681

Savanna Truck Fill

Twp. Rd. 801

Bonanza Truck Fill

Hwy. 49

Ksituan Truck Fill

Hwy. 677

Woking Truck Fill

More Information:

Potable Water Account

Set up or manage your Potable Water Account for water hauling.

Rural Potable Water Project

Sign up and learn more about the Rural Potable Water Project.

Garbage Collection Sites

Locations and information on our Garbage Collection Sites. 

Transfer Stations

Locations and information on our Transfer Stations.

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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