Fire Restriction in Effect

Effective as of 3:30 p.m. on May 17, 2024, Saddle Hills County has downgraded the FIRE BAN to a FIRE RESTRICTION, which means campfires and other small fires will be allowed in approved fire pits, burn barrels, and enclosures. This only applies to areas outside of the Forest Protection Area.

The FIRE BAN by Alberta Forestry for the Grande Prairie Forest Protection Area remains in place over the long weekend. This means campfires are not allowed in the Forest Protection Area, which includes Cotillion, Hilltop, and Spring Lake Campgrounds. www.albertafirebans.ca

Alberta Parks is also maintaining their FIRE BAN over the weekend, so campfires will not be permitted at Moonshine Lake Provincial Park and Dunvegan Provincial Park. www.albertaparks.ca/albertaparksca/advisories-public-safety/fire-bans

There is no ATV ban at this time.

Host a Wildfire Community Preparedness Event in your Community

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is a national campaign that encourages citizens to take actions that increase their home, neighbourhood, and communities resilience to wildfire.

The next Wildfire Community Preparedness Day will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Residents are encouraged to come together at any time from May to October to host events and work on projects that raise awareness of wildfire risk and increase resilience.

Groups can apply for a $500 award from FireSmart to fund their event, in collaboration with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR), and The Co-operators. In 2023, the program awarded $500 each to 230 neighbourhoods, in 10 provinces and two territories. 

For information on how to apply and resources, visit the FireSmart website at firesmartcanada.ca and let them know about the event you're planning.

Saddle Hills County are happy to provide promotional support and advice for events happening around the County. If you have an event in mind, please contact us at communications@saddlehills.ab.ca or call (780) 864-3760.

Applications are now open for the $500 award, and interested participants can apply until January 31, 2024. 

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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