Special Areas Advisory Council held their last meeting of 2023 earlier this month in Hanna. The group discussed emerging issues and provided direction on the 2024 budget, road program, and key policies. Council welcomed Minister Ric McIver to the meeting, sharing congratulations on his recent appointment...
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Special Areas! Special Areas offices will be closed from Monday, December 25 until Wednesday, December 27. Offices will reopen on Thursday, December 28. Office will also be closed on Monday, January 1, 2024 for New Years and...
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 2023, the Recreation Board Grants will be disbursed to the community clubs and...
All Payments for 2023 lease rentals and agricultural permits are due by December 31, 2023. Payments can be made online, in-person, or through the mail without penalty until the end of day (4:30 PM) on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Mailed payments must be postmarked and online payments must be processed...
All Payments for 2023 property taxes are due by the end of day (4:30 pm) on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. 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 15, 2023...
Join us at an Open House to learn more about the Special Areas Land Use Order, and how changes may impact you! Drop-in information sessions are being held throughout the Special Areas: Special Areas No. 2 Hanna Legion Monday, November 20 4pm - 7pm Special Areas No. 4 Consort GEM Centre Tuesday, November...
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 8, 2023 from 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM If you can't make the...
Effective October 24, 2023 the Fire Restriction 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....
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...
Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of October 9th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871, and caused devastating damage. This horrific conflagration killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400...