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.

Top Crop Summit Grande Prairie - November 20, 2025

By Saddle Hills County - October 01, 2025

The inaugural Alberta Top Crop Summit will take place on November 20, 2025, at the Holiday Inn & Suites Grande Prairie Conference Centre, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Hosted by Top Crop Manager and Annex Business Media, this full-day event will bring together leading researchers, agronomists, and industry experts to share regionally relevant insights with Peace Region growers and crop advisors.

The agenda features timely and practical discussions on crop market outlooks, disease management from a regional perspective, strategies for adjusting nitrogen fertilizer recommendations in response to drought, and emerging agricultural technologies. Additional topics will include updates on insect pests, canola production, and more.

This event offers an excellent opportunity for those involved in crop production across northern Alberta to access the latest research and connect with experts in the field.

Early bird registration is now open and available until October 15, 2025.

For full event details and to register, click here.

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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