2026 Annual Ratepayer Meetings Are Coming to Your Community! Special Areas is hitting the road this spring! Our 2026 Annual Ratepayer Meetings take place throughout May and June. With more than 1,200 kilometres traveled, this annual “tour” brings Advisory Councillors and Special Areas staff directly to...
It's Weed Wednesday! This week the focus is - Common Burdock This invasive plant is becoming more common across parts of Alberta and can quickly take over disturbed sites, roadsides and pastures. How to identify: Large, broad, heart-shaped leaves with a dull green upper surface and white-ish,...
Calling All Campers & Outdoor Adventurers! Want to WIN a 2-night getaway at Prairie Oasis, Blood Indian, or Carolside? We’re looking for YOUR feedback on our Special Areas Board municipal parks and campgrounds—what’s working and what could be even better! Complete a quick survey for one park… or...
Keep up to date with events happening around the region. May 13: Free Shelterbelt Workshop Contact CARA to reserve your spot - 403-664-3777 or cara-1@telus.net Event Poster ...
Special Areas is continuing a community conversation about the future of the CJ Peacock Centre in the Hamlet of Cereal. In late 2025, the Special Areas Advisory Council directed that Special Areas should stop operating the CJ Peacock Centre after 2026. Because Special Areas does not...
From April 16 to October 15, Special Areas is responsible for some of the secondary highways in the Special Areas. Special Areas and Alberta Transportation partner on sharing costs to develop and surface some secondary highways. This is why you will often see Special Areas crews...
Special Area No. 3 has a Janitorial Contract out for proposal. Special Area No. 3 Oyen Office The Special Areas Board is requesting proposals for the provision of janitorial services at the Special Areas Oyen Office. Duties to commence June 1, 2026 and will be for a...
Last week our Ag groups had the pleasure of visiting Altario’s Agriculture Academy for a great morning of learning and connection. We were welcomed and toured by the students, who did an excellent job sharing their experiences and providing a firsthand look at the program. The...
Council Reviews Progress on Community Priorities and Welcomes New Director The Special Areas Advisory Council met in Hanna on March 26 and 27 for its regular spring meeting, bringing representatives from across the region together to review ongoing initiatives and consider new priorities. Council members officially...
Special Areas is inviting Cereal and area residents to take an active role in an important community conversation about the future of the CJ Peacock Centre. A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 22 at 7:00 pm at the CJ Peacock Centre in...