Winter Feeding Programs for Beef Cows and Calves
An Introduction to Managed Grazing for Sheep and Goat Producers
Fire Ban in Effect
Due to the high temperature, dry conditions, and the availability of wildfire suppression resources, Saddle Hills County has issued a FIRE BAN.
This Fire Ban applies to all areas outside of the Forest Protection Area, including private land, crown land, and recreational areas. Alberta Wildfire has also issued a province-wide ban for areas inside the Forest Protection Area.
Now Prohibited:
All outdoor wood fires, including burning barrels, wood campfires on private land, or campfires in back country or random areas,
BBQ charcoal briquettes,
Fireworks & 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,
All appliances must be CSA approved and used per manufacturer’s standards,
Off-Highway Vehicles.
This Fire Ban will remain in place until conditions improve. Fire Danger Levels will be reviewed daily and the Fire Ban will be downgraded subject to available firefighting resources and fire weather conditions.
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.
Please note, that the Ksituan Truck Fill and Jug Fill will be closed on Monday, July 29, 2024, for pavement construction. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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
More Information:
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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