General Information

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.

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.

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.

Residents and ratepayers in Saddle Hills County may notice a new newspaper in their mailbox this week!

Saddle Hills County has partnered with Town & Country News Grande Prairie to bring you even more local news relevant to you.

Site development for the new Blueberry Mountain Fire Hall is now underway!

The Request for Proposal for the construction of the building is currently active, and closes on October 6, 2023. After this time Saddle Hills County Administration will review the proposals and make a selection, entering into a contract with one of the Design Build contractors.

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is marking 20 years of Drive Away Hunger by announcing that it will match up to $1 million in new donations to food security agencies in Canada.

Drive Away Hunger has brought the agriculture and food industry together to support food banks and food security programs. Last year, it raised a record 40 million meals and FCC hopes to inspire an even bigger impact this year.

October is Women's History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the women and girls from our past, and our present, who are contributing to a better Canada.

This year's theme is Through Her Lens: Celebrating the Diversity of Women, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the achievements of women from diverse backgrounds. Let’s continue to honour women who don’t accept the status quo and fight hard to improve the lives of all women.

Saddle Hills County are proud to partner with Mighty Peace Tourism to promote the Peace Region as a destination for travel and investment. They work to showcase the best northwest Alberta has to offer in order to grow the tourism industry in a sustainable manner, attracting visitors to our region, encouraging them to stay longer, and helping them explore.

A reminder to Saddle Hills County residents that applications for the new Senior Housing Facility in Spirit River, are now open!

The new development will replace the current Pleasantview Lodge and increase capacity to 92 units. 40 units will be lodge places, and 52 units will be designated for supportive living spaces to help seniors as their care needs change.

South Peace Regional Archives (SPRA), in partnership with Saddle Hills County, is hosting a History Drop-in Day at the Blueberry Hall, on November 7, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. - 2 :30 p.m.