September 2023

Today, on September 30, the Special Areas Board recognizes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In observance of this important day, flags at all Special Areas offices will be flown at half-mast. We acknowledge the history and ongoing trauma caused by residential schools and honour...

The Special Areas Board is in the process of updating the Land Use Order and is looking for feedback on proposed changes from the public. The current Land Use Order was last updated in 2015 and needed to be reviewed to help streamline regulations, reduce...

This hunting season, always contact landowners & leaseholders before entering private or public lands. Extremely dry conditions exist throughout the Special Areas, which means you need to use extreme caution. Use foot access - instead of driving - when possible. Have a fully charged water...

Effective July 17, 2023, the Minister of Municipal Affairs has approved a tax recovery land sale in the Special Areas. This sale allows eligible cultivation and/or grazing leaseholders to purchase up to four quarters of tax recovery land within their holdings. The 2023 Tax Recovery Land...