Evacuation Order Rescinded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by Saddle Hills County has expired, as of June 23, 2025, at 6:25 p.m. and the mandatory Evacuation Order has been rescinded.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

Program & Activity Grants Awarded!

By Saddle Hills County - June 25, 2025

Saddle Hills County has announced the award of grants to several local applicants as part of its Program and Activity Grants initiative. The grant has three intake dates per year, with this being the second intake for 2025.

The program seeks to empower residents and organizations with innovative program ideas. As part of this cycle, Council awarded a total of $27,900 to eight recipients, across various sectors.

The projects include a mix of educational programs, community events, youth outreach, and workshops.

Among the recipients are:

  • Cotillion Butte Recreation Association, receiving $3,000 for entertainment at a Cotillion Park event.

  • Dawson Creek Triathlon Association, receiving $1,000 for their annual Triathlon. 

  • Friends of Rycroft School Society, receiving $5,000 to provide hot lunches and snack programs to students

  • Friends of the South Peace Society, receiving $7,500 to support upcoming events. 

  • Happy Valley Ag and Recreation Club, receiving $6,200 to support upcoming events in the County.

  • Spirit Arts Dance Society, receiving $2,000 to support attendance at a dance workshop in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

  • Spirit River Minor Hockey Association, receiving $3,000 for youth to participate in "Girls Anyone Can Play Day".

  • United Way Alberta Northwest, receiving $2,000 to provide school supplies to students in need.

Congratulations to all grant recipients! Interested in applying for a grant for your organization or event? The deadline for the final intake for 2025, is September 30.

For more information, including how to apply, please visit our Grants & Bursaries Page. 

 

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Saddle Hills
Junction of Hwy 49 & Secondary Hwy 725
RR1, Spirit River AB
T0H 3G0
T. 780-864-3760
Fax 780-864-3904
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