News and Updates

Today, on September 30, the Special Areas Board recognizes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In observance of this important day, flags at all Special Areas offices will be flown at half-mast. We acknowledge the history and ongoing trauma caused by residential schools and honour...

The Rural Development Network (RDN) Sustainable Housing Initiative is working on behalf of the Special Areas Regional Economic Development and Harvest Sky Region Economic Development to gather community perspectives regarding affordable housing in the Special Areas and surrounding communities. To understand the housing situation in...

On July 23, we celebrated Glen's retirement as #SAB Fire Chief with his family and the volunteer firefighter community from near and far. The Youngstown Community Centre was packed and we got to hear one last moving speech from Glen. Glen started with #SpecialAreas back in...

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 No. 2, 212...

Attention employees, students, job seekers and recent retirees (target market ages 15-65) within the Special Areas 3 and 4 and the MD of Acadia.   Special Areas Regional Economic Development is conducting a Workforce Development Strategy, in partnership with the Government of Alberta Ministry of Employment and...

INTENTION OF CLOSURE OF ROAD ALLOWANCE OYEN, ALBERTA (SPECIAL AREA NO. 3) Sketch showing: ROAD CLOSURE Described as: All that portion of the government road allowance along the north boundary of the N.W. 1/4 Sec. 35-27-4-W4M & East of Railway R/W Plan RW 18 to be Cancelled and Consolidated. Any objection...

Special Areas offices will be closed on Monday, September 5 in recognition of Labour Day. Offices will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, September 6. Have a safe and happy long weekend!  ...

Big Country Waste Management is rounding up Household Hazardous Waste! Bring your old electronics, paint and HHW items to: Consort - Fri, Sept 23 from 4-7 pm Oyen - Sat, Sept 24 from 9 am to noon Hanna - Sat, Sept 24 from 2 to...

A feasibility report funded by the Government of Alberta, the Canada Infrastructure Bank, the MD of Acadia, and the Special Areas Board, shows 108,000 acres of previously cultivated land in the MD of Acadia and Special Areas region could be developed for an irrigation project. Download a...

Special Areas offices will be closed on Monday, August 1 in recognition of Heritage Day. Offices will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, August 2. Have a safe and happy long weekend, whether you are on the beach, enjoying the water, or just kicking your...