Special Areas recognizes the value of public consultation as a part of the municipal decision-making process and is committed to creating opportunities for meaningful public participation. The Land Use Order (LUO) is a document that regulates development within the Special Areas. Every municipality in Alberta...
Special Areas Advisory Council held their last meeting of 2023 earlier this month in Hanna. The group discussed emerging issues and provided direction on the 2024 budget, road program, and key policies. Council welcomed Minister Ric McIver to the meeting, sharing congratulations on his recent appointment...
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Special Areas! Special Areas offices will be closed from Monday, December 25 until Wednesday, December 27. Offices will reopen on Thursday, December 28. Office will also be closed on Monday, January 1, 2024 for New Years and...
We are excited to share the first quarterly update for Phase 2 of the MD Acadia & Special Areas Regional Irrigation project. As a part of this project phase, we will provide regular updates that recap the work completed and share information on what comes...
Special Areas is accepting nominations for the office of Advisory Council member for Special Area No. 4 – Subdivision 1. The nomination period is currently open, and nominations will be accepted until noon on February 5, 2024. Nomination packages and information about this role are available...
The Special Areas Board would like to inform ratepayers that Graham Schetzsle has stepped down from his role on the Special Areas Advisory Council. Graham represented Special Area No. 4 – Subdivision 1 on the Advisory Council since 2017 and has been an integral part of...
Fire chiefs and deputies from across the Special Areas gathered for their annual regional fire chief meeting at the end of November. This annual meeting gives local fire department leadership a chance to get together with their peers in the Special Areas region to talk...
Each year Special Areas is proud to support local recreation facilities through the allocation of recreation grant funds. With the hard work of community leaders and volunteers recreation in Special Areas is possible. For 2023, the Recreation Board Grants will be disbursed to the community clubs and...
All Payments for 2023 lease rentals and agricultural permits are due by December 31, 2023. Payments can be made online, in-person, or through the mail without penalty until the end of day (4:30 PM) on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Mailed payments must be postmarked and online payments must be processed...
All Payments for 2023 property taxes are due by the end of day (4:30 pm) on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Payments can be made online, in-person, or through the mail. Mailed payments must be postmarked and online payments must be processed on or before November 15, 2023...