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.

Evacuation Order & Alerts

Saddle Hills County has updated the Evacuation Order due to Wildfire GWF028, in the Blueberry Mountain Area. This wildfire is now known as the Hamelin Creek Wildfire.

All those located between Township Road 794 and Highway 680 (Township Road 802), and Range Road 95 and Highway 725, remain on Evacuation Order, as well as in the Crown Land, north of Township Road 800 and south of the Blueberry Mountain Grazing Reserve. This includes Moonshine Lake Provincial Park.

All those in the surrounding area remain on Evacuation Alert and should be prepared to leave on short notice. All residents who were previously evacuated due to the fire may now return home but should remain on alert. Should you require assistance, please contact Saddle Hills County, at (780) 864-3760. 

Further updates will be provided, as available. 

 

1 Year of the Saddle Hills County Health Clinic!

By Saddle Hills County - June 17, 2025

Happy Anniversary to the Saddle Hills County Health Clinic, serving the community for exactly one year today! 

Can you believe it's been a year? The Saddle Hills County Health Clinic officially opened it's doors on June 17, 2024, marking an important milestone in healthcare delivery for the community. Since then, the clinic has experienced consistent growth, with over 200 residents seeking care. This number continues to rise as more individuals become aware of the facility and the accessibility and convenience of this local healthcare service.

The establishment of the clinic has provided relief to residents who had previously struggled to access reliable primary healthcare, with appreciation being expressed by many visitors to the clinic. Feedback suggests that this has significantly improved the overall health and well-being of the community.

As the number of residents utilizing the clinic's services continues to grow, the County remains committed to meeting the evolving healthcare needs of Saddle Hills County and providing all residents with access to the care they deserve.

Thank you to the hard work and dedication of Nurse Practitioner, Palvi Sharma, without whom this milestone wouldn't have been possible. 

Haven't visited us yet? Check out available services and opening hours here. 

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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