As a result of COVID-19, and it's impact on Special Areas operations, 2020 combined assessment & taxation notices will be mailed out June 15. This is one month later than they are usually sent out; however, the taxation payment deadline remains November 15. For 2020 combined...
Special Areas parks and campgrounds will be opening on a limited basis on May 15. Initially, campgrounds at Blood Indian, Prairie Oasis, and Carolside will be restricted to self-contained units only – i.e. those with internal water supply, holding tanks and personal washroom facilities like RVs...
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Regional economic development groups have been working hard to make sure local businesses are in a good position for the approaching Keystone XL pipeline project. The project, an 830,000-barrel-per-day pipeline, will carry oil from Alberta to the U.S. Gulf Coast home to a large concentration...
A New Face on Council: Advisory Council welcomes Lee Fryberger With Brent Horner stepping down from his role as Advisory Councillor for Special Area No. 2, Subdivision 4, the group welcomed a new face this month. Lee Fryberger joined the group of locally elected representatives during...
[su_button url="https://forms.specialareas.ab.ca/forms/strychnine " background="#efc02d" color="#000000" size="12" radius="0" icon="icon: warning" icon_color="#160808"]Order 2% Strychnine Here[/su_button] For the 2020 season, producers in Special Areas 2, 3, & 4 are required to BOOK AN APPOINTMENT to purchase 2% liquid strychnine concentrate from the local District Office. Producers can book an appointment...
UPDATE - April 14, 2020 Be advised the following road segment has been reopened to traffic. NOTICE - TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Please be advised that the following road segment will be closed from April 7th, 2020 at 12:00 PM until further notice due to flooding: Range Road 8-5 from...
Message from Glen Durand, Special Areas Fire Chief With spring conditions soon upon us, I wanted to take a moment to share some of the challenges our fire departments and volunteer firefighters face each year with spring weather. It is my hope this information will help...
The 2020 spring edition of the Special Areas Board Ag newsletter is now available here. This edition dives into tips and information for producers, including: Strychnine available for ground squirrel control Irrigating efficiently - Alberta Agricultural tools Value-added Beef training - what's the payoff for producers? Watch out! Noxious weeds...
UPDATE - MARCH 31, 2020 - ROAD CLOSURE ENDED Please be advised that the following road segment will be closed from March 31st, 2020 at 8:00 AM until further notice due to flooding: Range Road 13-1 from Township Road 24-2 To Township Road 25-0. For more information on...