The Special Areas Board is in the process of updating the Land Use Order and is looking for feedback on proposed changes from the public. The current Land Use Order was last updated in 2015 and needed to be reviewed to help streamline regulations, reduce...
This hunting season, always contact landowners & leaseholders before entering private or public lands. Extremely dry conditions exist throughout the Special Areas, which means you need to use extreme caution. Use foot access - instead of driving - when possible. Have a fully charged water...
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Air ambulance services during dark hours have been restored at the Oyen airport after a service disruption earlier this year. The Special Areas Board, the Town of Oyen, and the MD of Acadia have been working with Alberta Health Services to address concerns which impacted...
The Special Areas Road Use Order has been approved, and that means there will be some changes to how Road Use Agreements and permitting is managed in the Special Areas. A Road Use Agreement is a tool used to protect municipal roads by helping Special Areas...
The Special Areas Board, along with the Town of Oyen and the MD of Acadia, are working to support restoration of 24-hour air ambulance services in Oyen, AB. Alberta Health Services confirmed in March 2023 that the Oyen airport presents a higher-than-expected risk profile for...
Effective January 1, 2023, contracted bylaw enforcement services in the Town of Hanna will no longer be provided by Special Areas Board. To learn more about bylaw enforcement in the Town of Hanna, please visit www.hanna.ca/enforcement/. To learn more about enforcement services in the Special Areas,...
“One of the defining features of living in the Special Areas has always been figuring out how to get things done, despite any challenges or shortages faced. For us, 2022 was no different! 2022 sometimes felt like we were almost getting back to normal; however,...
Special Areas Advisory Council met earlier this month for their last quarterly meeting in 2022. A variety of topics was discussed, including the proposed 2023 budget and road program. Council enjoyed having guest speakers in throughout the three-day meeting, with information shared on regional irrigation, upcoming...
Special Areas Board, along with the Municipal District of Acadia, the Canada Infrastructure Bank, and the Government of Alberta, is moving forward with the second phase of work related to the regional irrigation project. This investment is estimated at $7 million dollars and will allow...