Fire Advisory in Effect - April 16, 2025

As a result of the high temperatures and drying conditions, the Fire Danger Rating in Saddle Hills County is now HIGH.

In response to this, Saddle Hills County has issued a FIRE ADVISORY, along with other local municipalities.

Controlled burning in the Non-Forest Protection Area, including on privately-owned land, is now limited to campfires, burning barrels, and hand-piled wood, two cubic metres or smaller.

Burn permits are still required and will be issued on a case-by-case basis. Large fuel burns will not be permitted at this time.

To check for Fire Advisories, Fire Restrictions and Fire Bans, visit albertafirebans.ca

The Fire Advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve.

Community News

  • Christmas Colouring Contest

    Enter our 2023 Christmas Colouring Contest and be entered to win a prize (or two)! No age or talent restrictions. Deadline: January 7, 2024. 
  • Christmas in the County

    Seasonal cheer abounded at the Christmas in the County event on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Residents and visitors came from around the region to celebrate the festive season at the County office, with Santa, candy cane hunts, treats, free photograph opportunities, an exhibition, and much more!
  • Saddle Hills County Health Clinic

    In 2021, Saddle Hills County began researching the potential of a Community Health Nurse to help respond to the healthcare needs of rural residents and reduce wait times for things like prescriptions. After much research, the County began the search for a Nurse Practitioner, hiring Palvi Sharma in August of this year.
  • Seeking Home Support Service Providers

    Saddle Hills County has seen an increase in the number of seniors and disabled members of our community seeking Home Support Services and providers for those services. Seniors and individuals with a disability can hire individuals or organizations under this program to provide any of the above mentioned services. 
  • Free Mental Health First Aid for Seniors Course

    Mental First Aid Supporting Older Adults (MHFA SOA) is an evidence-based training course by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), designed for people who have frequent contact with older adults such as through continuing care, home care, and seniors lodges, as well as family members, friends, caregivers, health workers, and volunteers.
  • Young Musician from Woking Honoured by Conservatory Canada

    Jayna Dreger, 15, of Woking was recognized by the national music-examining body and awarded a Medal of Excellence. 
  • Alberta Matching Crowdfunding Donations

    The Government of Alberta is increasing it's matching donations to organizations hosting fundraising campaigns on the Crowdfunding Alberta online platform.
  • Transfer Station Holiday Hours

    Saddle Hills County Transfer Stations will operate amended hours from December 26-28, 2023.
  • Host a Wildfire Community Preparedness Event in your Community

    FireSmart is offering a $500 award to groups planning wildfire preparedness events in their community. 
  • Latest Library Board Minutes Available

    The approved minutes from the September 26, 2023, Saddle Hills County Municipal Library Board Meeting
    are now available.
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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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