Evacuation Order Rescinded

The State of Local Emergency issued by Saddle Hills County has expired, as of June 23, 2025, at 6:25 p.m. and the mandatory Evacuation Order has been rescinded.  However, an Evacuation Alert remains in effect for all those in the vicinity of the fire and residents should remain prepared, should conditions change.

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Fire Restriction in Effect - June 17, 2025

As of June 17, 2025, the Fire Ban in Saddle Hills County and the Grande Prairie Forest Area has been downgraded to a FIRE RESTRICTION. This includes in Cotillion Park, Hilltop Lake, and Spring Lake.

Controlled burning in the Non-Forest Protection Area, including on privately-owned land, is now limited to campfires and burning barrels. Large fuel burns will not be permitted at this time.

To check for current Fire Advisories, Restrictions, and Bans, visit Alberta Fire Bans. 

To check the current Fire Danger Rating, visit Alberta Wildfire. 

This FIRE RESTRICTION will remain in place until conditions improve.

General Information

  • Maskwa Medical Center Groundbreaking

    Saddle Hills County Council was delighted to be a part of the groundbreaking for the new Maskwa Medical Center, in Grande Prairie, on May 20, 2025.
  • Wildfire GWF028 in the Blueberry Mountain Area

    Wildfire GWF028 was detected on May 22, 2025, and is currently classified as Out of Control. It is located about 30 km east of Bonanza and 8 km northwest of Moonshine Lake Provincial Park, with an estimated size of 40 hectares.
  • Public Notice: Central Peace Regional Water Supply System

    Saddle Hills County hereby gives notice that an application has been made to the Minister of Transport, pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act for work on the Central Peace Regional Water Supply System.
  • Peace River Guides Now on Sale!

    Now Available! The Mighty Peace Tourism Peace River Guide is your ultimate companion to exploring the stunning Upper Peace Valley Recreation Area.
  • Temporary Pause on Admissions to Pleasant View Lodge

    Alberta Health Services is temporarily pausing admissions to Type B and Type B Secure Continuing Care Home (CCH) spaces at the Pleasant View Lodge, in Spirit River.
  • Postal Service Disruption

    A strike notice has been issued by Canada Post workers for Friday, May 23, 2025. Should this strike go ahead, postal service will be disrupted in Saddle Hills County, which may affect ratepayers abilities to receive utility bills and other County correspondence in the mail.
  • Public Works Week

    May 18-24, 2025 is Public Works Week. This week, we celebrate the local heroes who keep our County running! 
  • Apply Now for Student Bursaries - Deadline: June 1, 2025

    Are you entering or continuing your post-secondary education, trades course or Class 1 driver training in 2025? The County's Student Bursary program is accepting applications, until June 1, 2025.
  • Local Greenhouses are OPEN!

    Our Saddle Hills County greenhouses are ready and eager to help you with all of your gardening needs. Whether you are looking for local gifts, hanging baskets, u-pick, or workshops, our locals can help!
  • Notice of Development Permit Approvals - Deadline: June 3, 2025

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