Although 2024 has just begun, Special Areas is already busy getting key pieces moving for the year ahead. First up in the new year is the updating of appointments to the Special Areas Board. There are three locally elected Advisory Council members who serve on...
Medicine Hat, Alberta (January 16, 2024) – The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta will launch their Spring 2024 Community Grants on February 6th after their Grant Writing Workshop. All registered charities, qualified donees, and non-profits are welcome to attend the virtual workshop to learn about...
It may still look wintery out there, but we are already getting ready for 2024 camping season in the Special Areas! Reservations for Prairie Oasis Park open for booking on Friday, March 1 at 9 AM MST. There will be a $12 non-refundable reservation fee for...
Special Areas recognizes the value of public consultation as a part of the municipal decision-making process and is committed to creating opportunities for meaningful public participation. The Land Use Order (LUO) is a document that regulates development within the Special Areas. Every municipality in Alberta...
Special Areas Advisory Council held their last meeting of 2023 earlier this month in Hanna. The group discussed emerging issues and provided direction on the 2024 budget, road program, and key policies. Council welcomed Minister Ric McIver to the meeting, sharing congratulations on his recent appointment...
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Special Areas! Special Areas offices will be closed from Monday, December 25 until Wednesday, December 27. Offices will reopen on Thursday, December 28. Office will also be closed on Monday, January 1, 2024 for New Years and...
We are excited to share the first quarterly update for Phase 2 of the MD Acadia & Special Areas Regional Irrigation project. As a part of this project phase, we will provide regular updates that recap the work completed and share information on what comes...
The Special Areas Board would like to inform ratepayers that Graham Schetzsle has stepped down from his role on the Special Areas Advisory Council. Graham represented Special Area No. 4 – Subdivision 1 on the Advisory Council since 2017 and has been an integral part of...
Fire chiefs and deputies from across the Special Areas gathered for their annual regional fire chief meeting at the end of November. This annual meeting gives local fire department leadership a chance to get together with their peers in the Special Areas region to talk...
Each year Special Areas is proud to support local recreation facilities through the allocation of recreation grant funds. With the hard work of community leaders and volunteers recreation in Special Areas is possible. For 2023, the Recreation Board Grants will be disbursed to the community clubs and...