Evacuation Order Rescinded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by Saddle Hills County has expired, as of June 23, 2025, at 6:25 p.m. and the mandatory Evacuation Order has been rescinded.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.

Saddle Hills County Health Clinic

  • 1 Year of the Saddle Hills County Health Clinic!

    Happy Anniversary to the Saddle Hills County Health Clinic, serving the community for exactly one year today! 
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Measles Pre-Screening

    Due to a concerns regarding recent measles cases reported in Alberta, and to protect our patients and staff from exposure, all patients at the Saddle Hills County Health Clinic will be required to complete a series of pre-screening questions before booking an appointment.
  • Stay Informed: Measles

    Measles cases are increasing globally, with numerous countries reporting outbreaks, including several Canadian provinces. An outbreak was recently identified in northern Alberta, with six cases confirmed, raising concerns about the potential for further spread of this highly contagious disease.
  • Specialist Helpline for New Parents Launched

    Primary Care Alberta (PCA) has launched the New Parent and Newborn Line – a service that refers Health Link 811 callers to registered nurses specializing in postpartum care. 
  • Participants Needed for Colorectal Cancer Research Project

    Cancer Prevention and Screening Innovation of Alberta Health Services is conducting a research study to
    understand colorectal cancer screening and colonoscopy follow up care in Alberta, and is seeking people to share their perspectives and experience. 
  • Mobile Mammography Screening is Back!

    Mobile Mammography Screening is back! Head down to the Savanna Rec. Plex on Friday, November 1, 2024 to take advantage of this great community resource.
  • Alberta Improving Rural Health with a Rural Health Action Plan

    Alberta's Government is launching a series of new initiatives to improve healthcare in rural and remote communities through a new Rural Health Action Plan. 
  • Woking Multiplex Fitness Centre Opens its Doors

    The Woking Multiplex Association has announced the long-awaited opening of their fitness centre, which will be accepting memberships as of October 16, 2024.  
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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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