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

  • M&K Burger Run: Saddle Hills County's Newest Food Truck Destination

    Have you checked out Saddle Hills County's newest Food Truck destination yet? M&K Burger Run is located at the Ksituan Water Treatment Plant, and is open Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Head down and grab "The Best Burger in the County"!
  • Press Release: Central Peace Regional Water Supply System Contract 1 Tender Award

    Saddle Hills County recently awarded the largest tender in County history, marking a substantial step forward in construction for the Central Peace Regional Water Project. The contract will see the River Intake and Raw Water Transfer Station portion of the Central Peace Water Supply System completed, putting the region one step closer to realizing their potable water goals. 
  • Assessment 101: Review, Reach Out, Appeal

    We know many landowners have questions about their property assessments for 2025, among them, what's next? Review, reach out, appeal - learn about your options. 
  • 2025 Municipal Election: Register to Vote

    Voters are required to register to vote in Municipal Elections. To save you time on Election Day, we encourage all voters to register online in advance.
  • 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.
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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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