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. 

 

Nominate a Community Hero for the 2025 Stars of Alberta Award

By Saddle Hills County - June 23, 2025

Nominations are open for the 2025 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards, helping to shine a spotlight on community heroes across Alberta.

The prestigious Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards celebrates individuals who give their time, energy, and talents to improve the lives of others in communities throughout Alberta. Two awards are presented each year, in the following categories:

  • Youth (up to 24 years)
  • Adult
  • Senior

There are also awards presented in the Breaking Barriers category, to honour volunteers who are working to build diverse and inclusive communities. Three awards are presented in this category to individuals who:

  • Fight Racism
  • Advocate for LGBTQ+ Inclusion
  • Combating Gender Discrimination Challenges

All winners receive an engraved plaque, a framed certificate from the Government of Alberta, a detailed profile on the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Award webpage (for one year), and a message of appreciation on the Alberta government's social media platforms. 

The nomination period opened on April 28, 2025, and closes on June 30. Recipients will be announced on December 5, 2025, in celebration of International Volunteer Day.

For more information and to nominate an individual, visit alberta.ca/stars-of-alberta-volunteer-awards 

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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