News and Updates

Special Areas roadside grass control (cutting ditches) will begin on June 19. Alberta Transportation is responsible for roadside grass control on primary and secondary highways. If you wish to harvest the roadside vegetation for hay, please contact your local District Office as soon as possible. This will...

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...

Special Areas Advisory Council held their spring council meeting on March 30 and 31 in Hanna. Advisory Council’s first meeting of the year, the group reviewed planned 2023 projects and provided direction to administration on issues impacting residents and businesses. Regional projects were discussed, including...

The Special Areas Board is accepting proposals for janitorial services at the Special Areas Oyen Office. Duties to commence June 1, 2023 for a 3 year term. The size of the building is approximately 3,147 sq. ft. and will require cleaning five (5) days per week....

Did You Know? From April 1 to October 15, Special Areas is responsible for some of the secondary highways in the Special Areas. Special Areas and Alberta Transportation partner on sharing costs to develop and surface some secondary highways. This is why you will often see...

Spring is here, which also means gopher season! Join us for three mini noon-hour virtual series all about Richardson Ground Squirrel control! 📆April 6, 12-1 pm 📆April 13, 12-1 pm 📆April 20, 12-1 pm Click here to register! ...

Effective Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. a road ban will be placed on all municipal oiled, base coursed and paved roads in Special Areas 2, 3 and 4 restricting bus, truck and trailer traffic to seventy-five percent (75%) of authorized load limits; and...

The Special Areas Board is looking for your feedback about the proposed Oyen East Industrial Area Structure Plan. This document was developed in partnership with the Town of Oyen to provide a framework for subsequent subdivision and development of the plan area. Written submissions will be accepted...

The Special Areas Board is looking for your feedback about the proposed Road Use Order. This document was developed in response to ratepayer concerns about road use and enforcement issues in the Special Areas. Written submissions will be accepted up to end of day on March 24,...