Evacuation Order Rescinded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by Saddle Hills County has expired, as of June 23, 2025, at 6:25 p.m. and the mandatory Evacuation Order has been rescinded.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

Notice of Development Permit Approvals: Deadline - July 22, 2025

By Saddle Hills County - June 24, 2025

The following development permits have been conditionally approved by Saddle Hills County, subject to the right of appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board:

Application: 15-DP-25

Location: SE 36-76-05-W6

Development: Two six-unit housing complexes

Applicant/Landowner: Hutterian Brethren Church of Birch Hills

 

Application: 16-DP-25

Location: NE 26-76-05-W6

Development: Water and Power Shed

Applicant/Landowner: Hutterian Brethren Church of Birch Hills

Anyone wishing to lodge an appeal against this development must do so in writing, stating the reasons for the appeal, by July 22, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. A non-refundable fee of $100.00 must accompany the appeal.  

Letters of appeal should be addressed to:

Clerk, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

Saddle Hills County

RR1, Spirit River, AB T0H 3G0

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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