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...
The bridge on Twp Rd 29-4 between Range Rd 14-4 and 14-2, is restricted to one lane traffic. Bridge repairs will take place from February 5 to 9, 2024. Please obey all construction signs and slow down. If possible, take a detour route. Thanks for your patience...
Road committees are the primary way local requests related to road construction, repair and gravelling are managed in the Special Areas. Road committees meet each spring to discuss requests from the public, set local road priorities, and make annual road program recommendations. There are thirteen...
Although 2024 has just begun, Special Areas is already busy getting key pieces moving for the year ahead. First up in the new year is the updating of appointments to the Special Areas Board. There are three locally elected Advisory Council members who serve on...
Medicine Hat, Alberta (January 16, 2024) – The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta will launch their Spring 2024 Community Grants on February 6th after their Grant Writing Workshop. All registered charities, qualified donees, and non-profits are welcome to attend the virtual workshop to learn about...
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 February 6, 2024 from 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM If you can't make the...
It may still look wintery out there, but we are already getting ready for 2024 camping season in the Special Areas! Reservations for Prairie Oasis Park open for booking on Friday, March 1 at 9 AM MST. There will be a $12 non-refundable reservation fee for...
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...