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

Christmas Hamper Program

Saddle Hills County runs an annual Christmas Hamper Program, accepting donations of food or cash for families in need during the Christmas season.

Typically food items include all the ingredients required to make a Christmas Dinner for the recipient and their family, including a frozen ham or turkey, as well as gifts for any children in the household, and assorted additional items, such as hygiene products, quilts, and item donations.

Food items needed generally include:

  • Boxed Mashed Potatoes
  • Gravy Mix
  • Cranberry Sauce
  • Dream Whip
  • Pie Filling
  • Pie Crusts
  • Boxed Stuffing
  • Biscuit Mix
  • Canned Vegetables

Every year we are left speechless by the generosity of local donors including, farmers, small businesses, local community members, and companies. The program would not be as successful as it is without their help and commitment.

Dates for Nominations and Applications for 2024 Christmas Hampers will be announced later in the year. 

You can request a hamper personally or nominate another family or individual to receive one, each year using our Christmas Hamper Application. Copies of applications and details are also left at our local general stores and convenient community locations. Christmas Hamper Applications are advertised online and through the Central Peace Signal.

Leftover food items are donated to the Central Peace Food Bank, located in Rycroft, and serving Saddle Hills County residents.

More Information:

Applications, Licences & Permits

Complete applications, licenses, and permits online with ease.

Childcare Subsidy

Subsidies to offset childcare costs

Community Groups

Community Groups and Organizations, Programs, Clubs, and Volunteer Recognition 

Home Support

Self-Directed Home Support services for seniors and the disabled

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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