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.

Strategic Plans

Each year, Council reviews and publishes an updated Strategic Plan.

The Strategic Plan sets out the guiding principles and long-term goals of Council, allowing the public to keep track of how their government works and what changes are planned for the community.

2022 - 2025 Strategic Plan (updated 2025)

2022 - 2025 Strategic Plan (updated 2024)

2022 - 2025 Strategic Plan (updated 2023)

2022 - 2025 Strategic Plan

2019-2021 Strategic Plan (updated 2021)

2019-2021 Strategic Plan (updated 2020)

2019-2021 Strategic Plan

2018-2020 Strategic Plan

2017-2019 Strategic Plan

For previous versions of the County's Strategic Plan or any other information on Council strategies and priorities, please contact us at admin@saddlehills.ab.ca or call (780) 864-3760.

More Information:

Council

Saddle Hills County Council members and contact information.

Council Meetings, Agendas, and Minutes

Links to upcoming meetings and archive

Policies and Bylaws

Saddle Hills County Policies and Bylaws

Projects

Economic Development Projects in Saddle Hills County

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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