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  • Alberta Investing in Nursing Skills Training

    The Government of Alberta is investing $11 million in nurse bridging programs for internationally educated nurses to help address current and future demand throughout the healthcare system.

    Through this funding, internationally educated nurses will have access to an additional 1,221 spaces at post-secondary institutions so they can complete the programs they need for certification in Alberta.

  • Funding to help Businesses Reduce Energy Costs

    The Government of Alberta is investing $40 million to help small and medium sized businesses find new ways to lower emissions, reduce energy costs, and grow the economy.

    Small and medium sized businesses make up about 96% of businesses in Alberta and employ hundreds of thousands of Albertans, making them an important part of reducing emissions while creating jobs across the province.

  • Small Business Week: Business Resources for Women

    In support of Women's History Month and Small Business Week we would like to introduce our amazing female entrepreneurs to some invaluable resources tailored to their needs.

  • Alberta Pulse Growers Zone 4 AGM

    Join the Alberta Pulse Growers (APG) at the Holiday Inn & Suites Grande Prairie Conference Centre for the APG Zone 4 AGM. Regional directors and advisors, along side APG staff will be there to provide information and a chance to meet with other pulse producers in the area.

  • Alberta Crop Report as of October 10, 2023

    Crop Report, provided by the Government of Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, as of October 10, 2023.

  • Remembrance Day Transfer Station Hours

    The Bonanza, Blueberry, Gundy, and Woking Transfer Stations will remain open on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Transfer Stations will open at 12 p.m. (Noon) instead of the usual 10 a.m. Bonanza, Blueberry, and Woking Transfer Stations will be open 12-6 p.m. and Gundy Transfer Station will be open 12-4 p.m.

  • Recognize your local Agricultural Society with an Innovation Award!

    The Agricultural Society Innovation Award recognizes Agricultural Societies in Alberta for their innovation, resilience, and commitment to their communities.

    In 2022, the program recognized three (3) Agricultural Societies which made tremendous impacts on their communities. Foremost & District Agricultural Society collaborated with Foremost School to create an exclusive Rodeo Academy for Grades 7-12, the first of its kind for this age group. The program was open to both out-of-town and international students and has been integrated into the curriculum, with the capacity to draw attendees for years to come.

  • Alberta Women in STEM Scholarship

    October is Women's History Month and, as we all know, Alberta's women are leaders.

    During this month, October 8 -14, 2023 is Women in STEM week and accordingly Alberta's government has opened applications for the Women in STEM Scholarship.

  • Young Agrarians Business Mentorship Network - Applications Now Open!

    The Young Agrarians Business Mentorship Network (BMN) is now accepting applications!

    Young Agrarians (YA) is a farmer to farmer educational resource network for new and young ecological, organic, and regenerative farmers in Canada. It is volunteer-driven, with farmers across the country organizing on-farm events and building community to create spaces for knowledge sharing and growth. YA is comprised of people new to agriculture, rural or urban, who value food, farmers, ecology, and community. Their core focus demographic is 20-40 years but they accept agrarians of all ages.

  • You are invited! 2023 Photo Contest Reception

    Join us on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the Saddle Hills County Admin Building, from 6-8 p.m. for a reception for the 2023 ‘Discover the Peace’ Photo Contest.


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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