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.

Budgets and Finances

At Saddle Hills County we are committed to providing responsible and transparent leadership and governance, and a fiscally responsible program. Our Budgets and Audited Financial Statements are published online as soon as complete, and our Annual Reports are published yearly, outlining details of both our budget, programming, and Council and Administrative undertakings from the previous fiscal year.

A print copy of our Annual Report is mailed out to landowners within the County and made available at our General Stores and convenient community locations, including the County office. If you do not receive a copy of this and would like to be added to the mailing list, please fill in a Newsletter Request Form.

For any questions, please contact the County office at (780) 864-3760 or email frontdesk@saddlehills.ab.ca and our staff would be more than happy to assist you.

 

More Information:

Applications, Licences & Permits

Complete applications, licenses, and permits online with ease.

Annual Report

Archive of Annual Reports published by Saddle Hills County

Budgets and Audited Financial Statements

Archive of current and previous Budgets and Audited Financial Statements

Policies and Bylaws

Saddle Hills County Policies and Bylaws

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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