Fire Restriction in Saddle Hills County - September 19, 2025

As a result of higher temperatures and drying conditions, the Fire Danger Rating in Saddle Hills County has changed from HIGH to VERY HIGH.

As of May 1, 2025, the Fire Advisory in Saddle Hills County has been upgraded to a FIRE RESTRICTION. The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 and the Grande Prairie Forest Area also have Fire Restrictions in effect.

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 Public Hearings - September 23, 2025

By Saddle Hills County - September 02, 2025
Notice is hereby given that Bylaw 456-2025, a Bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 430-2024, and Bylaw 454-2025, a Bylaw to close and dispose of a portion of public road, were given first reading by Saddle Hills County Council, on August 26, 2025.
A copy of the bylaws and supporting documents can be viewed below or at the County office.
For further information, please contact Dianne Nellis, Planning Department, at (780) 864-3760.
Written submissions must be forwarded on or before September 17, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. to:
Saddle Hills County
Attn. Planning Department 
RR1, Spirit River, AB.
T0H 3G0 
or via email to admin@saddlehills.ab.ca
A Public Hearing regarding these proposed bylaws will be held on:
DATE: September 23, 2025
TIME: 10:00 a.m. (Road Closure Bylaw) | 10:30 a.m. (Land Use Bylaw) 
PLACE: Saddle Hills County Administration Building
If you wish to attend the public hearing virtually, please complete a Public Hearing Submission form, before September 17, 2025, at 4:30p.m.
To attend the meeting virtually, please click here. All participants attending virtually will be required to verify their identity. We recommend logging in at least 30 minutes prior to ensure that verification is complete before the hearing starts.

Register to Attend Virtually

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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