Evacuation Order Rescinded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by Saddle Hills County has expired, as of June 23, 2025, at 6:25 p.m. and the mandatory Evacuation Order has been rescinded.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

Election Workers Needed: Apply Today!

By Saddle Hills County - July 03, 2025

Saddle Hills County is seeking Election Workers for the upcoming 2025 Municipal Election. To be eligible to be an Election Worker, you must:

  • Be eligible to work in Canada.
  • Be at least 16 years of age.
  • Be able to provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check.
  • Be able to attend the mandatory training session (September 26, 2025, at 10 a.m.)
  • Be available all day on Election Day (October 20, 2025).

Election Workers will be paid a day rate of $400 for each day worked during the election, and mileage will be paid at $0.70 per kilometer.

To apply, complete an Election Worker Application either online or at the County Office.

The deadline for applications, is August 31, 2025.

Complete Application Online Download the Fillable PDF Version

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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