Evacuation Order & Alerts

The Evacuation Order has been expanded to include all those located between Twp Rd 794 and Hwy 49, between Rge Rd 94 and Rge Rd 85. An order is also in place for everyone located between Rge Rd 95 and Hwy 725, and Twp Rd 794 and Twp Rd 802, including Moonshine Lake Provincial Park. An Evacuation Centre has been established at the Blueberry Mountain Hall, located at Highway 680 and Range Road 82. Residents should bring all essential supplies, including documents, medications, and pet supplies, to last up to seven days.

The following areas are on an Evacuation Alert:

·       Between Range Road 95 and Highway 725, and Township Road 802 and Township Road 810.

·       Everyone outside of the Evacuation Zone, between Range Road 95 and Highway 725, and Township 794 and Highway 49.

·       Between Township Road 802 and Highway 49, and Highway 725 and Range Road 82.

Anyone in these areas should be prepared to evacuate within one hour.

Fire Ban - May 28, 2025

Due to the elevation in Fire Danger, lack of precipitation, and high outside temperatures, Saddle Hills County has issued a FIRE BAN, effective May 28, 2025. This includes all areas outside of the Grande Prairie Forest Protection Area, including private land, crown land, and recreational areas.

Now Prohibited

All outdoor wood fires, including designated fire pits, backyard fire pits, burning barrels, and any wood campfires on public or private land.

BBQ charcoal briquettes.

Fireworks and exploding targets.

Burning of brush piles, windrows, or other debris.

 

Allowed (with caution)

Propane/natural gas powered appliances

Open flame oil devices, such as turkey deep fryers and tiki torches.

Indoor wood fires, contained within a device with a chimney and a spark arrestor.

Off-Highway Vehicles.

 

All appliances must be CSA approved and used per manufaturer's standards.

This FIRE BAN will remain in place until conditions improve.

If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 9-1-1 or 310-FIRE.

Money Matters

  • 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. 
  • Assessment 101: Riaer Exemption - What is it?

    What is a Riaer Exemption and why you may have noticed it on this year's assessment notice. 
  • Notice Re: 2025 Property Assessments

    Recently, Saddle Hills County changed how they provide assessment services, switching from in-house assessors to external assessor, Aaron Steblyk and his team at Compass Assessment Consultants Inc.

    As part of this transition, some changes had to be made to the way in which assessment values were calculated for 2025, in order to align with provincial regulations and assessment best practices. This change will cause varying impacts on landowner’s property assessments.
  • 2025 Final Capital & Operating Budgets

    The 2025 Capital and Operating Budgets have been finalized and are now available. 
  • 2024 Audited Financial Statements

    The 2024 Audited Financial Statements have been finalized and are now available.
  • 2025 Capital Grant Presentation

    Recipients of Saddle Hills County's Capital Grants, over $25,000, were in attendance at Council last month to be presented with their funds. 
  • Childcare Subsidy for Saddle Hills County Residents

    We know how hard it can be to juggle life when returning to work with young children. Did you know that Saddle Hills County offers a Childcare Subsidy to eligible residents?
  • Meet Your Assessors!

    Meet your new Assessors, Aaron Steblyk and Brady Harder, with Compass Assessment. 
  • Student Bursary Program to Now Include Trades & Commercial Driver Training

    Saddle Hills County's Student Bursary Program has now been updated to include those enrolled in trades or commercial driver training schools.
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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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