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Birch Hills County
Birch Hills County is located in the Central Peace Region, bordered by the Peace River to the north and the Smoky River to the east. Located within the County are the hamlets of Eaglesham, Peoria, Tangent, Wanham and Watino. Oil and Gas provide the largest sector of employment in the County.
Burning in the County
You must call the County office before you do any burning in the County. Birch Hills County's fire chief has put on a FIRE RESTRICTION. Burning is allowed if the pile has been hand piled ex. branches. No large fuel loads at this time.
July 18, 2017
Fire Season
From March 1 to October 31 all burning activities in the Alberta’s Forest Protection Area, excluding campfires, will require a fire permit. Fire permits are free and can be obtained by contacting your local Alberta Agriculture and Forestry office. Phone toll-free 310-0000 to locate your nearest office.
The wildfire hazard for the Grande Prairie Forest Area is now MODERATE.
Due to precipitation received over the weekend the wildfire hazard has decreased in the Grande Prairie Forest Area. Winds out of the west are bringing smoke from the wildfires burning in British Columbia to the Grande Prairie area and could continue to do so over the next several days. You can find the latest smoke forecasts here.
Call 310-FIRE if you see smoke in a forested area.
Visit AlbertaFireBans.ca to see a detailed map of fire advisories, restrictions and bans throughout the province.
Wildfire Update - July 9, 2017, 4:00 PM
Municipal Election 2017
Alberta’s Municipal Election Day is Monday, October 16, 2017.
Nomination Day is Monday, September 18, 2017. Nomination papers must be submitted between 10:00 am & 12:00 pm at the BHC administration office.
Elected officials receive:
- base honorarium (annual salary), one-third of which is currently non-taxable
- per diems for council & committee meetings attended
- optional health benefits
- reimbursement for approved travel, meals & accommodations
To download a copy of the Candidate Information Package please click here.
For more information contact Returning Officer Shelley Braun at finance@birchhillscounty.com or call 780-694-3793.
Polling Station Clerks Required
Birch Hills County is looking for Polling Station clerks for the 2017 Municipal Election. Clerks are required for the Advance vote on October 2 (date pending Council approval) and Election Day on October 16, 2017. For more information, please contact Shelley Braun by email at finance@birchhillscounty.com or call 780-694-3793.
Dunvegan Boat Launch
Stars of Alberta Volunteer Award
Community Newsletters
Read the newsletter for Eaglesham 
and for Wanham
Other Newsletters
Check out the Town of Spirit River's July Community Connect
View MMSA's winter newsletter
Tenders & Items for Sale
View all Tenders & Items for Sale
Paying Bills Online
Pay your bills with telephone or online banking.
- ATB
- Scotia Bank
- Credit Union
- TD Canada Trust
- CIBC
- BMO
