Special Areas Fire Services and Hanna Fire Department members were excited to host a local Emergency Preparedness and Fire Safety Day on May 6, 2026, in Hanna, AB in collaboration with Prairie Land School Division. With 230 students from grades 4 to 9 attending from Berry...
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...
2026 Annual Ratepayer Meetings Are Coming to Your Community! Special Areas is hitting the road this spring! Our 2026 Annual Ratepayer Meetings take place throughout May and June. With more than 1,200 kilometres traveled, this annual “tour” brings Advisory Councillors and Special Areas staff directly to...
Calling All Campers & Outdoor Adventurers! Want to WIN a 2-night getaway at Prairie Oasis, Blood Indian, or Carolside? We’re looking for YOUR feedback on our Special Areas Board municipal parks and campgrounds—what’s working and what could be even better! Complete a quick survey for one park… or...
Special Areas is continuing a community conversation about the future of the CJ Peacock Centre in the Hamlet of Cereal. In late 2025, the Special Areas Advisory Council directed that Special Areas should stop operating the CJ Peacock Centre after 2026. Because Special Areas does not...
From April 16 to October 15, Special Areas is responsible for some of the secondary highways in the Special Areas. Special Areas and Alberta Transportation partner on sharing costs to develop and surface some secondary highways. This is why you will often see Special Areas crews...
Special Area No. 3 has a Janitorial Contract out for proposal. Special Area No. 3 Oyen Office The Special Areas Board is requesting proposals for the provision of janitorial services at the Special Areas Oyen Office. Duties to commence June 1, 2026 and will be for a...
Council Reviews Progress on Community Priorities and Welcomes New Director The Special Areas Advisory Council met in Hanna on March 26 and 27 for its regular spring meeting, bringing representatives from across the region together to review ongoing initiatives and consider new priorities. Council members officially...
Special Areas is inviting Cereal and area residents to take an active role in an important community conversation about the future of the CJ Peacock Centre. A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 22 at 7:00 pm at the CJ Peacock Centre in...
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