Evacuation Order Rescinded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by Saddle Hills County has expired, as of June 23, 2025, at 6:25 p.m. and the mandatory Evacuation Order has been rescinded.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

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Photo Contest Submission Form

This form will allow you to enter the 2025 Saddle Hills County Photo Contest. This years theme is 'Through the Generations: Then & Now'.

Whether your family has lived in this area for generations or you recently moved here (welcome!), our community is all about connections - family to family, past to present, present to future.

For this year's contest, we would like you to submit images that embody this theme, whether that is generational family images, images of an annual event, images of the family farm or homestead, composite images, images that focus on County history or something not listed here - show us what it is that you think best illustrates your connection to your home, to the land, and to each other.

There are no categories this year, only Adult and Youth (under 18). Each participant may enter up to five images taken in Saddle Hills County. There will be prizes awarded in both Public and Judges' Choice (12 prizes total), $150 for 1st place, $100 for 2nd place, and $75 for 3rd place.

Simply fill in the required fields, upload your photos, and hit the submit button.

If you have any questions or trouble uploading your images, please contact our Communications Coordinator, at communications@saddlehills.ab.ca or (780) 864-3760.

Are you submitting as a youth or as an adult?
 


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