Special Areas Board is permanently closing the BF83165 (Robinson) Bridge. This bridge is located on RR 15-3, one mile north of Highway 9. Inspections confirmed structural issues, and the continued use of the bridge by vehicles above the restricted weight currently permitted creates safety concerns. Prior to...
Effective July 29th, 2026, the Special Areas Board is informing the public that a fire advisory is in effect and extends throughout Special Areas No. 2, 3 and 4. The Special Areas Board advises extreme caution and that only necessary burning should take place. The public...
The latest and greatest Growing and Grazing Newsletter is ready!In this interactive newsletter you will learn about surveyed species in the Special Areas, changes to the Weed Control Act and much more! Read it here! ...
Special Areas hosted an information session in Cereal on Wednesday, April 22 at 7 pm. This public meeting shared options related to the operation of the CJ Peacock Centre, as well as answering questions the community had regarding the facility. A survey was created to help...
Special Areas completed annual ratepayer meetings on June 30, 2026, hosting meetings throughout May and June. The tour covered more than 1,200 kilometres, giving residents across the region an opportunity to meet with their Advisory Councillors and members of Administration in their own communities. Annual ratepayer...
Congratulations to all the families in Special Areas who received the 2026 BMO Farm Family Award. Special Area No. 2 - WaltonFamily (Walton Land & Cattle) Special Area No. 3 - Andrew Family (Andrew Ranches) These families are nominated by their local Agriculture Service Boards. Every year the...
The Special Areas Board is holding a public hearing on Tuesday, July 28 at 1:00 pm in Hanna, AB at the Special Areas Board Office – Main Boardroom (212-2nd Ave. W.). You can learn more about the proposed Bridge Closure Board Order including how it...
Community members, students from Youngstown School, and Special Areas representatives gathered at Blood Indian Park on June 17 to celebrate a major milestone: the unveiling of the Special Areas logo on a STARS air ambulance helicopter. The event celebrated over 30 years of partnership between STARS...
Let's feature White Cockle for this weeks Weed Wednesday! White Cockle is a noxious weed spreading across Alberta, commonly found in cultivated fields, pastures, and disturbed areas. Early identification is key to managing its spread. How to identify it: Upright plant growing 30–90 cm tall Narrow, lance-shaped...
The Special Areas Regional Emergency Management Partnership (SA-REMP) is strengthening how communities across the region prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. The SA-REMP brings together Special Areas and its municipal partners—including the Villages of Consort, Empress, Veteran & Youngstown, Towns of Hanna & Oyen...