Congratulations to all the families in Special Areas who received the 2026 BMO Farm Family Award. Special Area No. 2 - WaltonFamily (Walton Land & Cattle) Special Area No. 3 - Andrew Family (Andrew Ranches) These families are nominated by their local Agriculture Service Boards. Every year the...
The Special Areas Board is holding a public hearing on Tuesday, July 28 at 1:00 pm in Hanna, AB at the Special Areas Board Office – Main Boardroom (212-2nd Ave. W.). You can learn more about the proposed Bridge Closure Board Order including how it...
Community members, students from Youngstown School, and Special Areas representatives gathered at Blood Indian Park on June 17 to celebrate a major milestone: the unveiling of the Special Areas logo on a STARS air ambulance helicopter. The event celebrated over 30 years of partnership between STARS...
The Special Areas Regional Emergency Management Partnership (SA-REMP) is strengthening how communities across the region prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. The SA-REMP brings together Special Areas and its municipal partners—including the Villages of Consort, Empress, Veteran & Youngstown, Towns of Hanna & Oyen...
Effective Thursday, May 28th, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. all loading restrictions are removed, with the exception of: a specific oiled road in Special Areas 2 restricting bus, truck and trailer traffic to Ninety percent (90%) of authorized load limits except as allowed under the act or...
Special Areas roadside grass control (cutting ditches) for local roads will begin on June 8. Requests to hay your ditch must be submitted to your local District Office as soon as possible. This will allow our road crew to plan their work accordingly. Roadside grass control...
Tax and Assessment Notices for property held in the Special Areas were mailed May 15, 2026 in accordance with Sections 308 and 311 of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26, R.S.A. 2000. Any person who wishes to object to the assessment for any property must...
After the success of last year’s first-ever Resident Satisfaction Survey, Special Areas is once again inviting residents to share their thoughts and experiences. Your feedback matters. It helps the Special Areas Advisory Council and Board set priorities, improve programs, and plan for the future of our...
Special Areas Fire Services and Hanna Fire Department members were excited to host a local Emergency Preparedness and Fire Safety Day on May 6, 2026, in Hanna, AB in collaboration with Prairie Land School Division. With 230 students from grades 4 to 9 attending from Berry...
Hay Permit – Portion of Section 24-29-13-W4M The Special Areas Board is requesting bids for a Hay Permit covering the following location and area: portion of Section 24-29-13-W4 (approximately 180 acres south of the Hwy 577). All applicants must adhere to the Alberta Regulation 137/2001, Special Areas...