Fire Restriction in Effect

Due to the increasingly dry conditions, the FIRE ADVISORY has been upgraded to a FIRE RESTRICTION, for Saddle Hills County. 

Prohibited

Open campfires in back country or random areas, fireworks and exploding targets on crown land, brush and debris burning for non-agricultural purposes, controlled burns of brush piles greater than 2 cubic meters in size

Allowed with Caution

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, burning barrels that are a minimum distance of 30 m away from structures and 6 m away from combustible materials.

 

Hand-piled agricultural brush and debris burning that is less than 2 cubic meters in size is allowed, if it is in a cultivated field or another fire guard is in place, a Fire Suppression Plan is in place, and Municipal Notification Requirements have been met

Central Peace Food Bank

Are you or someone you know struggling to put food on the table? Please don't go hungry.

Saddle Hills County is a proud supporter of the Central Peace Food Bank, who can provide assistance during this difficult time. Located in Rycroft, AB. the food bank provides service throughout the Central Peace Region, including Saddle Hills County. 

To make an appointment with the food bank, please email centralpeacefoodbanksociety@gmail.com or call (780) 876-2075 or (780) 512-9628.

Those looking to donate can do so at the Spirit River IGA or Rycroft Co-op.

Central Peace Food Bank

More Information:

Childcare Subsidy

Subsidies to offset childcare costs

Christmas Hamper Program

Apply for or donate to our annual Christmas Hamper Program

Grant & Bursaries

Grants and bursaries offered to organizations, groups, and students

Libraries

Municipal Libraries and library services

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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