Fire Restriction in Effect

Due to the increasingly dry conditions, the FIRE ADVISORY has been upgraded to a FIRE RESTRICTION, for Saddle Hills County. 

Prohibited

Open campfires in back country or random areas, fireworks and exploding targets on crown land, brush and debris burning for non-agricultural purposes, controlled burns of brush piles greater than 2 cubic meters in size

Allowed with Caution

Campfires in non-combustible, manufactured firepits, charcoal briquettes in approved barbeques, portable propane firepits, gas or propane stoves and barbeques, catalytic or infrared style heaters, wood fires in an enclosed facility or device, which has a chimney with a spark arrestor, burning barrels that are a minimum distance of 30 m away from structures and 6 m away from combustible materials.

 

Hand-piled agricultural brush and debris burning that is less than 2 cubic meters in size is allowed, if it is in a cultivated field or another fire guard is in place, a Fire Suppression Plan is in place, and Municipal Notification Requirements have been met

Jack Bird Pond

Saddle Hills County is an outdoor lover's paradise when it comes to wildlife. The County is well known for big game hunting, such as elk and bears, but is also a great place to spot the many beautiful species the County boasts, such as deer, moose, foxes, coyotes, wolves, beavers, otters, bald eagles, hawks, owls, ducks, geese, and many more.

One of the best locations for wildlife spotting in the area, is Jack Bird Pond, where you can see a variety of birds and waterfowl, alongside the bigger animals. 

Jack Bird Pond

Jack Bird Pond Day Use Area is located a short drive east of Moonshine Lake.

Learn More

More Information:

Community Events

Upcoming Community Events and Events Calendar

Getting Here

How to get to Saddle Hills County by road or air

Geocaching

The biggest treasure hunt in the world

Moonshine Lake

Moonshine Lake Provincial Park campground and amenities

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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