The Town of Hanna and the Special Areas Board are excited to share they are hosting a joint Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on May 10, 2023 in Hanna, AB. This event is designed to give people a chance to learn what they can do on...
Special Areas Advisory Council held their spring council meeting on March 30 and 31 in Hanna. Advisory Council’s first meeting of the year, the group reviewed planned 2023 projects and provided direction to administration on issues impacting residents and businesses. Regional projects were discussed, including...
The Special Areas Board is accepting proposals for janitorial services at the Special Areas Oyen Office. Duties to commence June 1, 2023 for a 3 year term. The size of the building is approximately 3,147 sq. ft. and will require cleaning five (5) days per week....
Did You Know? From April 1 to October 15, Special Areas is responsible for some of the secondary highways in the Special Areas. Special Areas and Alberta Transportation partner on sharing costs to develop and surface some secondary highways. This is why you will often see...
Spring is here, which also means gopher season! Join us for three mini noon-hour virtual series all about Richardson Ground Squirrel control! 📆April 6, 12-1 pm 📆April 13, 12-1 pm 📆April 20, 12-1 pm Click here to register! ...
Effective Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 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...
The Special Areas Board is looking for your feedback about the proposed Oyen East Industrial Area Structure Plan. This document was developed in partnership with the Town of Oyen to provide a framework for subsequent subdivision and development of the plan area. Written submissions will be accepted...
The Special Areas Board is looking for your feedback about the proposed Road Use Order. This document was developed in response to ratepayer concerns about road use and enforcement issues in the Special Areas. Written submissions will be accepted up to end of day on March 24,...
The Big Stone Water Station/Truck Fill will be closed for regular maintenance on Monday, February 27 to Friday, March 3. It is expected to reopen on Saturday, March 4. Please use alternate water stations during this closure. Learn more about water services in the Special Areas at...
[caption id="attachment_13173" align="alignright" width="365"] Click on the image to read the newsletter![/caption] Our Agricultural newsletter is back! Check out the first edition of Growing and Grazing with Special Areas! In this interactive newsletter, you will read about endangered species, ergot, deer in your bales, insects, invasive plants and...