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.

Staff

Saddle Hills County Administration is made up of a number of Departments and talented staff members dedicated to assisting Council in meeting its strategic priorities, policies, and programs, as outlined in the Strategic Plan.

Administration is responsible for ensuring that the County's business is conducted in a professional manner, adhering to the highest standards of governance as mandated by the Alberta Municipal Government Act (MGA).

For a complete breakdown of staff and departmental roles and responsibilities at Saddle Hills County, please review our Organization Chart.

To speak to a specific department, please visit our Contacts Directory or call the County Office at (780) 864-3760 and staff will happily direct you to the department responsible.

Our office is open Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding Stat. Holidays. 

More Information:

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Council Meetings, Agendas, and Minutes

Links to upcoming meetings and archive

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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