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,...
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Special Areas! [video width="1080" height="1920" mp4="https://specialareas.ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/holiday-message.mp4"][/video]...
Road committees are the primary way 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 thirteen...
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...
The Special Areas Board, through local Special Area Recreation Boards, allocates yearly recreation grants supporting community clubs and recreation facilities throughout the Special Areas. With the hard work of community leaders and volunteers, recreation in Special Areas is possible. For 2022, the Special Area No. 2, 3...
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...
Well, it may not be technically winter yet, but many roads in the region would beg to differ! Special Areas crews are out and clearing snow from local roads based on road clearing priority. They are doing their best, but mother nature sure isn’t helping at...
A Fire Advisory is in place for Special Areas No. 2, 3 & 4 effective November 2, 2022. Extreme caution is advised - only necessary burning should take place. The public is asked to ensure all fires are attended to and completely extinguished before leaving unattended. Safe...
The Special Areas Board enjoyed touring the Sheerness Generating Station earlier this month, the first tour for the Board since the station converted to natural gas from coal in 2021. Heartland Generation presented the Special Areas Board with a plaque commemorating the last piece of coal...