Author: Candace Gutsche

Calling All Campers & Outdoor Adventurers! Want to WIN a 2-night getaway at Prairie Oasis, Blood Indian, or Carolside? We’re looking for YOUR feedback on our Special Areas Board municipal parks and campgrounds—what’s working and what could be even better! Complete a quick survey for one park… or...

From April 16 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 Special Areas crews...

Special Area No. 3 has a Janitorial Contract out for proposal. Special Area No. 3 Oyen Office The Special Areas Board is requesting proposals for the provision of janitorial services at the Special Areas Oyen Office. Duties to commence June 1, 2026 and will be for a...

Last week our Ag groups had the pleasure of visiting Altario’s Agriculture Academy for a great morning of learning and connection. We were welcomed and toured by the students, who did an excellent job sharing their experiences and providing a firsthand look at the program. The...

Council Reviews Progress on Community Priorities and Welcomes New Director The Special Areas Advisory Council met in Hanna on March 26 and 27 for its regular spring meeting, bringing representatives from across the region together to review ongoing initiatives and consider new priorities. Council members officially...

Keep up to date with events happening around the region. April 7: Battle River Research Group: Kochia Management Register: https://www.battleriverresearch.com/events April 8: Agrisystems Living Lab - Roots so deep (you can see the devil down there): Episode 4 / Q & A Link : https://www.agrisystemsll.ca/events/roots-so-deep-episode-4-and-qa ...

Effective Friday, March 6th, 2026 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...