Fire Advisory in Effect - May 20, 2025

As of May 20, 2025, at 2 p.m., Saddle Hills County has downgraded the Fire Ban to a FIRE ADVISORY.

This Fire Advisory is in place for all non-Forest Protection Areas. A Fire Ban remains in place for the Grande Prairie Forest Area, which includes Cotillion Park, Hilltop Lake, and Spring Lake campgrounds. 

Controlled burning in the Non-Forest Protection Area, including on privately-owned land, is limited to campfires, burning barrels, and hand-piled wood, two cubic metres or smaller.

Burn permits are still required and will be issued on a case-by-case basis. Large fuel burns will not be permitted at this time.

To check for Fire Advisories, Fire Restrictions and Fire Bans, visit albertafirebans.ca

The Fire Advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve.

Apply Now for Student Bursaries - Deadline: June 1, 2025

By Saddle Hills County - May 15, 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.

The program also now includes trades programs and Class 1 driver training!

About Student Bursaries

Our Bursary Program is available to eligible local students looking to enter or advance their education. This includes post-secondary education, trades, or commercial driver training school. Applicants may also qualify for additional NADC bursaries.

Student Eligibility

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a resident of Saddle Hills County for a minimum of one year and have a minimum of one year's residency in Alberta immediately prior to the application date.
  • Be enrolled in a recognized program, which includes post-secondary education, trades, and commercial class 1 driver training.
  • Be committed to living and working in northern Alberta post-graduation.
  • Have reasonably good prospects for employment in northern Alberta post-graduation.

Bursary Application Process

Students looking to be considered for a Saddle Hills County Student Bursary should complete the following steps:

  • Write a paragraph of at least 200 words detailing your chosen field of study
  • Supply two (2) letters of reference
  • Complete the Bursary Application 

The deadline to submit applications is June 1. If you have any questions about the Bursary application process, please contact us at (780) 864-3760 or email finance@saddlehills.ab.ca 

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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