On October 17, 2026, a fast-moving grassfire ignited east of Cereal under extreme conditions, including wind speeds of 90-100km/hr and heavy fuel loads. Fire departments from Big Stone, Cereal, Consort, Hanna, Oyen, the MD of Acadia, Veteran, and Youngstown responded to the incident. Local residents...
All Payments for 2026 property taxes are due by the end of day (4:30 pm) on Monday, November 16, 2026. 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 16, 2026 to avoid late penalties. How...
The Special Areas Board is requesting proposals for the provision of janitorial services at the Special Areas Consort Office. Duties to commence January 1, 2027 and will be for a 12 month term, with the potential for a renewal term of up to three years. The...
#DYK? From October 16 to April 15 each year, maintenance services on highways in the Special Areas are managed by Alberta Transportation. This includes things like snowplowing, sanding, and other winter maintenance work on both primary and secondary highways. Maintenance on local roads is managed by Special...
It’s Fire Prevention Week (October 4-10, 2026) and our Special Areas Fire Chief Rob Palmer has some tips on staying safe. This year’s theme is: Safe Charging Is a Superpower. “Charge Into Fire Safety™. Safe Charging Is a Superpower” focuses on the everyday charging habits that can...
From sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, September 30, flags at Special Areas Board buildings will fly at half-mast in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We acknowledge the history and ongoing trauma caused by residential schools and honour the survivors, families and communities...
GOVERNMENT OF THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA PUBLIC SALE OF LAND (In accordance with Section 421 of the M.G.A.) Notice is hereby given that under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, Alberta Municipal Affairs will offer for sale, by public auction in the Special Areas Office, 319 Main...
Demolition of the old Cereal Hall will begin the week of September 14, 2026 and is expected to take approximately ten days to complete. Please respect all construction signage and safety fencing; maintain a safe distance from the demolition area. Due to safety concerns with the...
Effective Friday, August 14th 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 supervised camping areas. Incinerator fires...
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...