On July 12, 2023, the Special Areas Board declared a state of agricultural disaster for Special Area No. 2, 3, & 4. Prolonged drought conditions continue to create significant challenges for producers in the region. It is the second time the Special Areas has declared an...
Special Areas Advisory Council wrapped up 2023 annual ratepayer meetings on June 28 with the Special Area No. 3 meeting in Cereal. These public meetings give residents a chance to meet with Administration and Advisory Councillors right in their communities. Beginning each May, the annual...
Staff and well-wishers gathered at the Bar Nun Saloon on June 7 to help celebrate Owen Francis's retirement from the Special Areas. The crowd enjoyed some cool refreshments while taking time to wish Owen well as he moves into the next phase after 31 years...
After 37 years, John Armstrong is retiring! On June 2, Youngstown Hall was packed with people who celebrated this milestone with John and his family. John celebrated the night with some of his previous summer students, friends, family, co-workers and community members. It was a night for...
Farmers & Ranchers - We need your help! Please take 5 minutes to complete a short survey that helps AAFC gather local information on how weather conditions are impacting producers in the Special Areas. To take this short survey, go to https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/450f20e9911140378fadd2bba64d4f40 The Agroclimate Impact Reporter (AIR) is...
A blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom has been identified at Blood Indian and Little Fish Lake and signage has been posted at these locations. Please take the following precautions if you are visiting these bodies of water: Avoid all contact with blue-green algae blooms. If contact occurs,...
The Special Areas Reclamation Guidance document answers common questions on how to complete reclamation and apply for reclamation certificates on public land in the Special Areas. Reclamation Guidance Document ...
Check out the summer edition of Growing and Grazing with Special Areas! In this interactive newsletter, you will read about noxious plants, wheat stem sawfly, drought and trees, snakes and steaks! Happy reading! ...
❓DYK? Fire status changes with the weather conditions. 🔥The Fire Chief looks at the weather and the ground conditions and makes the decision on what status we should be in. 🔥🚫Here is a list of things that are allowed and not allowed under each fire status. 🔗To learn...
Effective Thursday, June 8th the Special Areas Board is imposing a fire restriction to extend throughout all Special Areas. The restriction is imposed on all outdoor fires but does not include gas or propane barbeques, or fires contained in campfire facilities in designated camping areas unless...