Author: Candace Gutsche

Hay Permit – Portion of Section 24-29-13-W4M The Special Areas Board is requesting bids for a Hay Permit covering the following location and area: portion of Section 24-29-13-W4 (approximately 180 acres south of the Hwy 577). All applicants must adhere to the Alberta Regulation 137/2001, Special Areas...

Special Areas roadside grass control (cutting ditches) for local roads will begin on June 9. Requests to hay your ditch must be submitted to your local District Office as soon as possible. This will allow our road crew to plan their work accordingly. Roadside grass control...

Attention campers and outdoor enthusiasts, near and far! Survey is open until October 15, 2025 We want to hear from you about what we are doing right – and where we can improve – at your Special Areas Board municipal parks and campgrounds. Feel free to complete a...

Annual ratepayer meetings are planned for May and June, beginning May 22 in Buffalo. At these public meetings, residents can meet with Advisory Councillors and Special Areas staff right in their communities. The annual ratepayer meeting “tour” translates to over 1,200 kilometers on the road. Annual...

Special Areas is investigating expanding potable water systems and wants to hear from potential users! To help us better understand the potential for expansion of existing water systems, we have asked MPE Engineering to complete some initial feasibility work focused on the following areas: Watts area ...

[caption id="attachment_15487" align="alignright" width="225"] PC: SAB[/caption] Work to repair the Dorothy Elevator began earlier this month, including the installation of a new roof, repairs to the cupola structure at the top of the elevator, and work to refurbish portions of the exterior. This work is expected...

Effective March 26th, 2025, the Special Areas Board is informing the public that a fire advisory is in effect and extends throughout Special Areas No. 2, 3 and 4. The Special Areas Board advises extreme caution and that only necessary burning should take place. The public...

Check out all these events happening in our area! Coyotes, Gophers & Boars, Oh My! Online Webinar Series- Register here FCC Young Farmer Summit Online free event bringing farmers under 40 together to explore the business side of farming - Register here 2025 ABP Beef Research Showcase Enjoy a full day...

Effective Thursday, March 6th, 2025 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...

By: Jesse Williams, Agricultural Fieldman, Special Area No.2 On February 27, 2025 the Rumsey Community Hall welcomed 147 female cattle producers to the Tri-County Ladies Calving Clinic hosted by Starland County, Stettler County and Special Area No. 2 Agricultural Services Departments. This unique female-led learning opportunity...