July 2025

10 Jul Survey: Richardson’s Ground Squirrel Impact on Agricultural Lands in Special Areas

Posted at 17:10h in News

We want to hear from you! The Shadow Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food Canada, John Barlow, requested Agricultural Service Boards (ASB’s) gather critical data regarding the impacts of infestations of Richardson’s ground squirrel (commonly referred to as gophers) on agricultural lands. Timely action is needed by the...

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04 Jul 2025 Special Areas Photo Contest Open Now!

Posted at 08:00h in News

The Special Areas 2025 Photo Contest is now open! Did you know there are more than four seasons in Special Areas? Besides Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall we also have calving, branding, spraying, seeding, construction, harvest, sporting and camping seasons (and many more)! From now until October...

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26 Jun Dorothy Community Presents Cheque for Elevator Revitalization

Posted at 08:00h in News

The Dorothy Community Hall  Association presented a cheque for $15,000 to be put towards the repairs and revitalization work completed on the Dorothy Elevator at the annual ratepayer meeting this June. The group had raised funds to help fund repairs needed to save the historic...

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24 Jun What We Heard – Rural Water Expansions

Posted at 15:18h in News

Special Areas is investigating the potential of expanding a number of existing potable water systems based off the Henry Kroeger Regional Water Services Commission (HKRWSC). To support this feasibility work, MPE a division of Englobe, is updating historical feasibility work based on current residences and...

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13 Jun Temporary Road Closure – Twp Rd 35-4

Posted at 19:48h in News

Please note that Township Road 35-4 will be temporarily closed from RR 6-1 to RR 5-5. This closure is expected from June 13 to June 16. Please use a detour route during this time. ...

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10 Jun June 10, 2025 – Fire Restriction in Effect

Posted at 06:00h in News

Effective Tuesday, June 10th the Special Areas Board is imposing a fire restriction to extend throughout all Special Areas. The restriction is imposed on all outdoor fires but does not include gas or propane barbeques, or fires contained in campfire facilities in designated camping areas unless...

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09 Jun Summer 2025 Growing and Grazing Newsletter

Posted at 17:12h in Chewing Cud

Check out the summer 2025 edition of Growing and Grazing with Special Areas! In this interactive newsletter, you will read about emergency action plans, avian flu, native and noxious weeds and so much more! Happy reading! ...

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30 May Special Areas Welcomes Ratepayers at Annual Meetings

Posted at 08:00h in News

2025 annual ratepayer meetings are well underway after kicking off in Buffalo, AB on May 22. A total of six meetings have been planned throughout the Special Areas, a tour that translates to over 1,200 kilometers traveled. These public meetings allow residents to meet with...

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29 May Road Ban Removal – Effective May 29, 2025

Posted at 13:00h in News

Effective Thursday, May 29, 2025 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 act or...

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26 May Special Areas Launches Resident Satisfaction Survey

Posted at 09:00h in News

Special Areas is launching a new way for residents to share their feedback this summer: the Special Areas Resident Satisfaction Survey. Resident feedback helps Special Areas Advisory Council & Board make informed decisions on priorities, programs, and future development. This survey should take about 10...

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