Gophers got you down? The optimal time to control Richardson’s ground squirrels is PRIOR to May 1st as control strategies should target females, who appear 2 weeks after males, and before their litters emerge mid-may. For a refresher on gopher control options check out this CARA webinar...
Over 70 women braved the -25C weather on March 6, 2024 to travel to Pollockville, AB for a unique event - the Ladies Cow Boss Clinic. This initiative was made possible by the Knowledge & Technology Transfer Grant from the Beef Cattle Research Council. This...
By Nolan Ball, Special Areas Board Agrologist [caption id="attachment_14319" align="alignright" width="212"] PC: Alberta Conservation[/caption] As spring arrives, for dance dads like me it’s spent travelling the highways to support and be entertained at our children’s dance festivals, but this is not the only dance that is happening...
[caption id="attachment_14306" align="alignright" width="281"] Gordon Long - Advisory Councillor for Special Area No. 4, Subdivision 1[/caption] We are excited to introduce the newest member of the Special Areas Advisory Council – Gordon Long! Gordon was elected as Advisory Councillor for Special Area No. 4, Subdivision 1...
Effective Thursday, March 14th, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. a road ban will be placed on all municipal oiled, base coursed and paved roads in Special Areas 2, 3 and 4 restricting bus, truck and trailer traffic to seventy-five percent (75%) of authorized load limits; and...
Special Areas moves to a Fire Advisory ahead of drier spring conditions There may still be a bit of snow left in the fields, but Special Areas Fire Services are anticipating drier, more hazardous conditions to be here soon! To help reduce the risk of grassfires this...
Effective March 13th, 2024, the Special Areas Board is informing the public that a fire advisory is in effect and extends throughout Special Areas No. 2, 3 and 4. The Special Areas Board advises extreme caution and that only necessary burning should take place. The public...
Official Election Results, March 8, 2024 Following the close of polling stations in Special Area No. 4 - Subdivision 1 at 8:00 pm, official results have been calculated. Special Area No. 4 - Subdivision 1 Gordon Long (27 votes) Jason D. Bishell (18 votes) Trent Roth (7...
Check out the winter edition of Growing and Grazing with Special Areas! In this interactive newsletter, you will read about deciding what to pay for a bull, soil secrets, tumbleweeds, badgers and more! Happy reading! To read previous newsletters, visit: Agriculture Services - Special Areas Board...
The Dust Abatement Program is offered by the Special Areas Board to help control dust created by vehicles traveling on gravel roads near residences. This program is managed on an application basis, with applications accepted on an annual basis. Dust abatement will be completed once per...