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Congratulations to all the families in Special Areas who received the 2025 BMO Farm Family Award. Special Area No. 2 - McMillin Family (McMillin Ranching) Special Area No. 3 - Huston-Lyster Family (Clarbyrn Farms) Special Area No. 4 - Simkin Family (Simkin Ranch) These families are nominated by their...

On July 21, TWP 25-2, west of Hwy 36 will be temporarily closed for a bridge replacement. This closure is expected to last a month. A detour route will be in place. ...

Exciting News! Prairie Oasis Park named one of the Top 10 Campgrounds in Canada for 2025! The 2025 Campspot Awards are based on an in-depth analysis of over 3 million data points, including guest reviews, reservation trends, amenities, and overall experience. Campspot celebrates parks that consistently...

The Special Areas 2025 Photo Contest is now open! Did you know there are more than four seasons in Special Areas? Besides Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall we also have calving, branding, spraying, seeding, construction, harvest, sporting and camping seasons (and many more)! From now until October...

The Dorothy Community Hall  Association presented a cheque for $15,000 to be put towards the repairs and revitalization work completed on the Dorothy Elevator at the annual ratepayer meeting this June. The group had raised funds to help fund repairs needed to save the historic...

Special Areas is investigating the potential of expanding a number of existing potable water systems based off the Henry Kroeger Regional Water Services Commission (HKRWSC). To support this feasibility work, MPE a division of Englobe, is updating historical feasibility work based on current residences and...

Please note that Township Road 35-4 will be temporarily closed from RR 6-1 to RR 5-5. This closure is expected from June 13 to June 16. Please use a detour route during this time. ...

Effective Tuesday, June 10th the Special Areas Board is imposing a fire restriction to extend throughout all Special Areas. The restriction is imposed on all outdoor fires but does not include gas or propane barbeques, or fires contained in campfire facilities in designated camping areas unless...

2025 annual ratepayer meetings are well underway after kicking off in Buffalo, AB on May 22. A total of six meetings have been planned throughout the Special Areas, a tour that translates to over 1,200 kilometers traveled. These public meetings allow residents to meet with...