Author: Maeghan Chostner

Special Areas offices will be closed in recognition of Canada Day on Thursday, July 1. Offices will reopen with normal hours on Friday, July 2. [siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget]...

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD VIA TELECONFERENCE ON TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2021 BEGINNING AT 10:30 AM. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND. The Minister of Municipal Affairs proposes a land use order amendment as follows. To consider an application to amend Land Use Order M.O. # MSL:007/15, Part...

The purpose of annual ratepayer meetings is to give residents throughout the Special Areas the chance to share feedback with Administration and Advisory Council, and to get updates on Special Areas projects and planned work. With in-person ratepayer meetings not able to be delivered this June,...

Are you looking for a gift for Father’s Day? Want to share your favorite local camping spot with family & friends this summer? New this year, you can purchase gift certificates for any Special Areas Campground. These certificates can be redeemed for camping fees at serviced sites...

Assessment Notices for property held in the Special Areas were mailed May 17, 2021 in accordance with Sections 308 and 311 of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26, R.S.A. 2000. Any person who wishes to object to the assessment for any property must by July 23, 2021...

The 2021 Spring edition of the Special Areas Ratepayer Newsletter is now available online and at your local District Office. In this edition, you will find important information on: 2021 Update from the Chair of the Special Areas Board 2021 Ratepayer Meeting Digital Content and Survey 2020 Financial Review...

ATTENTION Special Areas roadside grass control (cutting ditches) will begin on June 14. Alberta Transportation is responsible for roadside grass control on primary and secondary highways. If you wish to harvest the roadside vegetation for hay, please contact your local District Office as soon as possible. This will...

Local volunteers, along with staff from Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP), braved the chilly conditions last month to net Blood Indian Reservoir. This work, supervised by Craig Copeland (Fish Manager with AEP), is a continuation of AEP's work investigating the Prussian Carp invasive species impacts...

The spring 2021 edition of the Ag Talk newsletter is now available. This edition includes information on: Soil conservation and snow accumulation Haying ditches 2021 - processes and permits Organic farming: Not all about tillage Strychnine - 2021 season Natural gopher controls Field windbreak removals: impacts and consequences Berry Creek Community School:...