USE RESPECT. ASK FIRST. The Special Areas Board reminds all hunters to use respect and ask first. It is the hunter’s responsibility to ensure they have the proper permission to hunt, whether on private or Crown land. Getting permission should be done at least 2 weeks prior...
Effective Thursday, September 4th 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...
The Agricultural Service Boards in the Special Areas conducted a producer survey in July 2025 to learn more about the impacts Richardson’s ground squirrels (commonly referred to as gophers) were having on agricultural lands in the east-central region of Alberta. Despite the short timeframe for...
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...
We want to hear from you! The Shadow Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food Canada, John Barlow, requested Agricultural Service Boards (ASB’s) gather critical data regarding the impacts of infestations of Richardson’s ground squirrel (commonly referred to as gophers) on agricultural lands. Timely action is needed by the...
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...