Early spring conditions, including low relative humidity levels combined with below average precipitation levels has meant an increased risk of grassfires in the region. A fire advisory was put in place on March 21 which advised all residents to take extreme caution and only complete...
Camping season will be here soon, and we are busy getting our municipal parks and campgrounds ready for you. For the 2022 season, we are happy to share that online reservations are back - and better than ever! We have listened to your concerns about online...
Effective Tuesday, March 15th, 2022 at 8:00 a.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...
A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 1:30 pm in the Special Areas Board office located at 212-2nd Ave. W. in Hanna, AB. The Minister of Municipal Affairs proposes both the Sheerness Industrial Park Area Structure Plan (ASP) and an amendment...
Beginning March 1, 2022, Special Areas Board Community Peace Officers will begin providing enforcement services to the Town of Hanna on a contracted basis. These services are expected to include enforcement of Town of Hanna municipal bylaws. Special Areas Community Peace Officers can enforce a...
2% LIQUID STRYCHNINE SALES WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLY FROM MARCH 1 TO 4. This product is only available to agricultural producers located within the Special Areas while supplies last. Producers are limited quantities at the discretion of the Agricultural Fieldman. To pick up product, agricultural producers will...
“Looking back on 2021, we faced some pretty big challenges: from disruptive public health measures to supply chain issues to extreme weather conditions. 2021 was a year that tested us all. Although we may not know what 2022 will bring, I believe it will be...
Special Areas offices will be closed for the holidays from Friday, December 24 until Tuesday, December 28. Offices will also be closed on Monday, January 3. Offices will open for regular business hours on Wednesday, December 29, and on Tuesday, January 4. ...
Advisory Council Gets Ready for 2022 Special Areas Advisory Council held their first fall Council meeting under the provincial Restrictions Exemption Program from December 1 to 3 in Hanna. A variety of topics were covered over the three days, including the proposed 2022 budget. Advisory...
Download a copy of the public engagement summary here. BACKGROUND The Special Areas Board and the MD of Acadia partnered with the Canada Infrastructure Bank and Alberta Agriculture & Forestry to investigate the feasibility of developing irrigation in east-central Alberta. This work will help project partners better...