2024 Special Areas Map Books have arrived! Pick yours up at any Special Areas District Office or Youngstown Service Center for $40. ...
Poisonous Plant Edition- Seaside Arrow Grass (Triglochin maritima) Seaside arrow grass is not actually a grass, but a salt loving forb with grass-like leaves that is naturally found along the edges of saline sloughs or seepages. The flower head is on its own spike amongst the...
Hay Permit – Portion of Section 24-29-13-W4M The Special Areas Board is requesting bids for a Hay Permit covering the following location and area: Portion of Section 24-29-13-W4, approximately 180 acres south of the Hwy 577. All applicants must adhere to the Alberta Regulation 137/2001, Special Areas Act, Special...
Special Areas roadside grass control (cutting ditches) for local roads will begin on June 17. Requests to hay your ditch must be submitted to your local District Office as soon as possible. This will allow our road crew to plan their work accordingly. Roadside grass control...
Assessment Notices for property held in the Special Areas were mailed May 15, 2024 in accordance with Sections 308 and 311 of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26, R.S.A. 2000. Any person who wishes to object to the assessment for any property must by July 22, 2024 register...
Effective May 15, 2024 the Fire Advisory in the Special Areas is lifted. There is No Fire Restriction. Controlled Burn Notifications are required for any type of burning, except campfires and incinerator fires. Safe campfires are allowed in campgrounds and random camping areas....
Ball Cactus (Coryphantha vivipara) Ball cactus is found in the southern often sandy areas in Special Areas. As its name suggests, it is small (up to 7 cm tall), globe shaped, and covered in spines. In June it produces beautiful bright pink flowers. In the fall these...
Advisory Council and senior administration members will be coming soon to a community hall near you! Annual ratepayer meetings are planned this May and June, beginning May 21 in Buffalo. These public meetings let residents meet with Advisory Councillors and Special Areas staff right in their...
This year, Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) is May 5-11, 2024. EP Week is a national awareness initiative that has taken place annually since 1996. It encourages Canadians to take 3 simple steps to become better prepared for emergencies. Know the risks Make a plan Get an emergency kit This...
Attention campers and outdoor enthusiasts, near and far! Survey is open until October 15, 2024. We want to hear from you about what we are doing right – and where we can improve – at your Special Areas Board municipal parks and campgrounds. Feel free to complete a...