Effective Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. all loading restrictions are removed, with the exception of: a specified oiled road in Special Area No. 2 restricting bus, truck and trailer traffic to ninety percent (90%) of authorized load limits except as allowed under the...
Special Areas has created a short-term position to help manage permitting and inspections related to new large-scale industrial projects in the region. The Industry Permits and Inspections Coordinator is a new position designed to be the point of contact for industrial stakeholders for issues related to...
May long weekend is traditionally a busy one at Blood Indian Park, and Parks staff are busy getting ready to welcome visitors for the 2022 season. Blood Indian Park will have 38 serviced sites operating on a first-come, first-serve basis. These sites are in addition to...
Some big changes at Special Areas Fire Services! Special Areas Fire Chief Glen Durand is retiring from the Special Areas effective July 15 after more than forty years of service. Glen first began his career at Special Areas back in 1982 and moved into the Fire...
Assessment Notices for property held in the Special Areas were mailed May 16, 2022 in accordance with Sections 308 and 311 of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26, R.S.A. 2000. Any person who wishes to object to the assessment for any property must by July 22,...
Special Areas roadside grass control (cutting ditches) will begin on June 14. Alberta Transportation is responsible for roadside grass control on primary and secondary highways. If you wish to harvest the roadside vegetation for hay, please contact your local District Office as soon as possible. This will...
The 2022 Spring edition of the Special Areas Ratepayer Newsletter is now available online and at your local District Office. In this edition, you will find: Update from the Chair of the Special Areas Board 2022 Ratepayer Meeting Information 2021 Financial Review & 2022 Financial Update ...
Special Areas Advisory Council and Administration are excited to be back in-person for ratepayer meetings! Advisory Council and staff will be touring much of the region May and June with 2022 ratepayer meetings. These public meetings give residents in Special Areas the chance to meet with...
Early spring conditions, including low relative humidity levels combined with below average precipitation levels has meant an increased risk of grassfires in the region. A fire advisory was put in place on March 21 which advised all residents to take extreme caution and only complete...
Camping season will be here soon, and we are busy getting our municipal parks and campgrounds ready for you. For the 2022 season, we are happy to share that online reservations are back - and better than ever! We have listened to your concerns about online...