Community News

Alberta has released a new, updated Drought Response Plan aimed at helping Albertans better understand and respond to drought conditions in their communities. 

After a temporary closure, the Woking Library has now re-opened and will be operating new hours as of September 3, 2024. 

After a temporary closure, the Woking Library has now re-opened!

Ensuring the future of Saddle Hills County and its residents has been one of Council’s goals for many years. From things like ensuring the long-term viability of our roads and infrastructure to the success of our youth and, most recently, finding new solutions to rural healthcare and internet access, providing reliable long-term solutions to access important resources like water is just another way Saddle Hills County, with the help of our G5 neighbours, is hoping to support the ongoing economic growth and sustainability of the Peace Region community. 

The 2024 Student Bursary recipients were present at the August 13 Council Meeting, to receive their award and recognition for their achievements. Good luck to all in the upcoming school year!

2024 Land Ownership, Dust Control, and Approved Gravel Program Maps are now available to view online.

Notice of development permits that have been conditionally approved by Saddle Hills County, subject to the right of appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.

Saddle Hills County is now accepting applications for 2025 Capital, Operating, Community Signs, and Cemetery Grants. Please note, that funding for eligible Operating Grants has increased from 75% to 85%. 

Please note, that the deadline for the 2024 property taxes, July 31, has now passed. As of August 1, 2024, a 6% penalty has been applied to the current year’s outstanding tax balance.

Active wildfires recorded across the province are increasing Albertan’s risk to disruption. Upcoming weather changes may impact the severity and growth of these wildfires and prompt sudden evacuation orders. Learn what to do if you are affected.