Fire Advisory in Effect

As a result of the lower outside temperatures, Saddle Hills County has downgraded the FIRE RESTRICTION to a FIRE ADVISORY.

Under this Advisory, Burn Permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis and only for essential purposes.

Campfires in non-combustible manufactured firepits, charcoal briquettes in approved barbeques, portable propane firepits, gas or propane stoves and barbeques, catalytic or infrared style heaters, wood fires in an enclosed facility or device which has a chimney with a spark arrestor, and burning of hand-piled agricultural brush and wood debris (max 2 cubic meters) are allowed, with caution.

Burning barrel use is also permitted at a minimum distance of 30m away from structures and 6m away from combustible materials. Off Highway Vehicles are also permitted.

Open campfires in back country or random areas, fireworks and exploding targets on crown land, burning of larger (machine-piled) wooden debris, and controlled burns of larger brush piles or windrows are NOT ALLOWED.

Outreach and Extension Programs

Saddle Hills County is committed to providing high quality and relevant outreach and educational opportunities for our agricultural community. 

We provide regular, up-to-date Agricultural News, run a variety of Events and webinars, such as Farm Transition and Drone Workshops, discounted and free Equipment Rentals, Research Partnership Opportunities and trials, among other things. An archive of prior webinar and workshop resources can be found below.

The Agricultural Services Department, along with the Agricultural Services Board, is constantly looking for new ways to improve the services offered. 

The County's Youtube Channel has an archive of Ag Chat and Agricultural Webinars, and new resources are added as they become available. 

For those on Instagram, follow the hashtag #saddlehillsag for the latest Agricultural News directly in your feed.

If you have any questions about previous or upcoming outreach and extension programming, please contact our Agricultural Services Department at (780) 864-3760 or ag@saddlehills.ab.ca.

Archive

Alberta Water Pumping Program

Winter Feeding Programs for Beef Cows and Calves

An Introduction to Managed Grazing for Sheep and Goat Producers

Drought Proofing Farm Water Supplies

Remote Pasture Water Systems for Livestock

Choosing Tree Species

Wildfire in Rural Areas

Tree Pruning Basics

Tree Pests Basics - Southern Alberta

Shelterbelt Rejuvenation

Planting, Care, Maintenance

More Information:

Equipment Rentals

Equipment available for rental from Saddle Hills County

Livestock Protection Program

Information on removing wolves causing livestock depredation.

Research Partnerships

Agricultural Partnerships with exterior organizations. 

Tree Resources (Advice and Information)

Tree resources and information from our Tree Expert, Toso Bozic

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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