News and Updates

The Special Areas Board is committed to listening to residents and using feedback to guide decisions. Between May and September 2025, we asked residents to share their thoughts on quality of life, municipal services, governance, and priorities for the future. Here’s what we heard: Quality of...

Each year Special Areas is proud to support local recreation facilities through the allocation of recreation grant funds. With the hard work of community leaders and volunteers recreation in Special Areas is possible. For 2025, the Recreation Board Grants will be disbursed to the community clubs and...

Mark your calendars! All Payments for 2025 lease rentals and agricultural permits are due by December 31, 2025. Payments can be made online, in-person, or through the mail without penalty until the end of day (4:30 PM) on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Mailed payments must be postmarked...

Special Areas has three separate Janitorial Contracts out for proposal. Special Area No. 4 Consort Office The Special Areas Board is requesting proposals for the provision of janitorial services at the Special Areas Consort Office. Duties to commence January 1, 2026 and will be for a 12...

Looking for spare parts or discounted items for your operation? Special Areas has surplus items up for bid. You can view these items below and many more at the Youngstown Service Centre on November 5, 2025 from 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM If you can’t make the...

The unofficial results are in for the October 20, 2025 municipal election. Special Area No. 2-Subdivision 2: - Rodney Moench - 53 Votes - Clayton Williams - 33 Votes Official results will be posted by noon by Friday, October 24, 2025. To learn more about the municipal election, visit...

Did You Know? From October 16 to March 31 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...

Mark your calendars - 2025 Property Taxes are due on November 15, 2025. Payments will be accepted with no penalties until end of day (4:30pm) on Monday, November 17, 2025. You can pay in-person at your District Office or through the mail. Online payments must be processed...