Evacuation Order Rescinded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by Saddle Hills County has expired, as of June 23, 2025, at 6:25 p.m. and the mandatory Evacuation Order has been rescinded.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

Manage Your Farm Finances: Free Online Course for Producers

By Saddle Hills County - June 24, 2025

Farm Credit Canada (FCC), along with experienced advisors from BDO Canada, have collaborated to presented Manage Your Farm Finances, a free online course series for Canadian producers.

The course is delivered in three parts:

  • Understanding your numbers
  • Analyzing your statements
  • Decision making

Participants will explore topics such as managing and analyzing financial statements, cost of production and using ratios, strategies to protect profitability, cash flow and debt management, working with lenders, among others. The course will build foundational knowledge, providing easy access via an online platform, allowing you to learn on your own time.

For more information and to register, visit info.fcc-fac.ca/manage-your-farm-finances 

Register Online

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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