Bob Gainer represents Special Area 2, Subdivision 1, and lives near Hanna on two quarters. He is a retired local veterinarian and most of his time is spent being an advisory councilor talking and listening to people, maintaining his land for rent to a local rancher, gardening and supporting his wife who is pioneering as an actual rural psychiatrist in the Areas. His hobbies include being a Grandpa, flying, and natural history.
Special Area 2, Subdivision 2 is represented by Neal Roes. Neal was elected in October 2013 to the Advisory Council. Neal farms and ranches in the Homestead Coulee area.
Special Area 2, Subdivision 3 is represented by Brad Slorstad. Brad was elected in October 2013 to the Advisory Council. Brad farms and ranches near Sunnynook
Brent represents Special Area 2, Subdivision 4 and also sits as a Board Member. He farms and ranches near Pollockville with his family. Brent has been an integral cog in the community helping to get the Hard Grass Hub up and running. He enjoys spending time with grand kids and fantasizing about moving into the new digs once constructed.
Special Area 2, Subdivision 5 is represented by James Madge who along with his wife and family operate Madge Farms just east of Hanna. The Madge family is one of the longest standing progressive farm/ranch operations in the Special Areas. James likes cows…more cows…just cows…and silage.
Daryl represents Special Area 2 Subdivision 7 and owns/operates a farm and ranch in the Bindloss area. His family has been on the farm for over 100 years and hope to be there for another 100. He has been a representative on the Board since 2014. When he’s not flying around checking his fields, he’s showing his sons the ropes and providing astute advice to the Board.
Special Area 2, Subdivision 8 is represented by Bradley Osadczuk. Brad was elected in October 2013 to the Advisory Council. Brad farms in the Iddesleigh area.
Special Area 3 Subdivision 4 is represented by Travis Foot who along with his family operate Footprint Farms. The Foot’s have been actively farming/ranching for over 100 years in the Esther area. When not managing cows, Travis can be found providing real estate services to the community and surrounding areas.
Special Area 3, Subdivision 5 is represented by Graham Caskey. Graham was elected in October 2013 to the Advisory Council. Graham farms near Excel.
Special Area 3, Subdivision 6 is represented by Kevin Wilson. Kevin was elected to Advisory Council in October 2010. Kevin and his family ranch south west of Cereal.
Special Area 4, Subdivision 1 is represented by Lawrence Letniak. Lawrence became an Advisory Council member in October 1998. He farms South of Veteran.
Special Area 4, Subdivision 2 is represented by Bonnie Sansregret. Bonnie was elected to Advisory Council in October 2001. She farms south of Consort on a 100 Year operation.
Special Area 4, Subdivision 3 is represented by Robert Worobo. Robert was elected to Advisory Council in October 1989. He farms and ranches North of Monitor on a 100 Year operation.
Controlled Burn Notifications
The Special Areas Board has issued a Fire Ban for all of Special Areas. Controlled Burn Notification forms will not be permitted at this time.