#DYK? From October 16 to April 15 each year, maintenance services on highways in the Special Areas are managed by Alberta Transportation. This includes things like snowplowing, sanding, and other winter maintenance work on both primary and secondary highways. Maintenance on local roads is managed by Special...
It’s Fire Prevention Week (October 4-10, 2026) and our Special Areas Fire Chief Rob Palmer has some tips on staying safe. This year’s theme is: Safe Charging Is a Superpower. “Charge Into Fire Safety™. Safe Charging Is a Superpower” focuses on the everyday charging habits that can...
From sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, September 30, flags at Special Areas Board buildings will fly at half-mast in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We acknowledge the history and ongoing trauma caused by residential schools and honour the survivors, families and communities...
GOVERNMENT OF THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA PUBLIC SALE OF LAND (In accordance with Section 421 of the M.G.A.) Notice is hereby given that under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, Alberta Municipal Affairs will offer for sale, by public auction in the Special Areas Office, 319 Main...
Demolition of the old Cereal Hall will begin the week of September 14, 2026 and is expected to take approximately ten days to complete. Please respect all construction signage and safety fencing; maintain a safe distance from the demolition area. Due to safety concerns with the...
Effective Friday, August 14th 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 supervised camping areas. Incinerator fires...
Special Areas Board is permanently closing the BF83165 (Robinson) Bridge. This bridge is located on RR 15-3, one mile north of Highway 9. Inspections confirmed structural issues, and the continued use of the bridge by vehicles above the restricted weight currently permitted creates safety concerns. Prior to...
Effective July 29th, 2026, the Special Areas Board is informing the public that a fire advisory is in effect and extends throughout Special Areas No. 2, 3 and 4. The Special Areas Board advises extreme caution and that only necessary burning should take place. The public...
Special Areas hosted an information session in Cereal on Wednesday, April 22 at 7 pm. This public meeting shared options related to the operation of the CJ Peacock Centre, as well as answering questions the community had regarding the facility. A survey was created to help...
Special Areas completed annual ratepayer meetings on June 30, 2026, hosting meetings throughout May and June. The tour covered more than 1,200 kilometres, giving residents across the region an opportunity to meet with their Advisory Councillors and members of Administration in their own communities. Annual ratepayer...