News and Updates

Board appointments for members of the Special Areas Board have been renewed - new appointments are set to expire April 2024. The Special Areas Board is made up of four members, including three members from Advisory Council. Currently, Brad Slorstad represents Special Area No. 2, Daryl...

Special Areas has created a short-term position to help manage permitting and inspections related to new large-scale industrial projects in the region. The Industry Permits and Inspections Coordinator is a new position designed to be the point of contact for industrial stakeholders for issues related to...

May long weekend is traditionally a busy one at Blood Indian Park, and Parks staff are busy getting ready to welcome visitors for the 2022 season. Blood Indian Park will have 38 serviced sites operating on a first-come, first-serve basis. These sites are in addition to...

Some big changes at Special Areas Fire Services! Special Areas Fire Chief Glen Durand is retiring from the Special Areas effective July 15 after more than forty years of service. Glen first began his career at Special Areas back in 1982 and moved into the Fire...

The 2022 Spring edition of the Special Areas Ratepayer Newsletter is now available online and at your local District Office. In this edition, you will find: Update from the Chair of the Special Areas Board 2022 Ratepayer Meeting Information 2021 Financial Review & 2022 Financial Update ...

Special Areas Advisory Council and Administration are excited to be back in-person for ratepayer meetings! Advisory Council and staff will be touring much of the region May and June with 2022 ratepayer meetings. These public meetings give residents in Special Areas the chance to meet with...

Early spring conditions, including low relative humidity levels combined with below average precipitation levels has meant an increased risk of grassfires in the region. A fire advisory was put in place on March 21 which advised all residents to take extreme caution and only complete...

Camping season will be here soon, and we are busy getting our municipal parks and campgrounds ready for you. For the 2022 season, we are happy to share that online reservations are back - and better than ever! We have listened to your concerns about online...

“Looking back on 2021, we faced some pretty big challenges: from disruptive public health measures to supply chain issues to extreme weather conditions. 2021 was a year that tested us all. Although we may not know what 2022 will bring, I believe it will be...