Author: Candace Gutsche

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...

Special Areas is considering amendments to the Land Use Order related to Battery Energy Storage System. You can learn more about proposed amendments to the Land Use Order here To view the Special Areas Land Use Order, click here. A public hearing is being held on Tuesday,...

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 26, 2025 from 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM If you can’t make the...

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...

Check out the spring edition of Growing and Grazing with Special Areas! In this interactive newsletter, you will read about Knapweed, wild boars and what we got up to this past year and more! Happy reading! To read previous newsletters, visit: Agriculture Services – Special Areas Board...

Road committees are a key to how 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...

It may still look wintery out there, but we are already getting ready for 2025 camping season in the Special Areas! Reservations for Prairie Oasis Park open for booking on SATURDAY, March 1 at 9 AM MST. There will be a $12 non-refundable reservation fee for...