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...
Special Areas welcomed new Transport Officer Tracy Raypold to the Enforcement Services team this summer. Town of Hanna residents may see Officer Raypold in the Town of Hanna this summer as she delivers bylaw enforcement services on behalf of the town. Officer Raypold recently moved to...
Owen Francis, Director of Municipal Services, will be retiring from the Special Areas Board this winter. The Director of Municipal Services is a senior leadership role in Special Areas and is a position in the Alberta Public Service. As a result, the Government of Alberta...
Special Areas offices will be closed on Friday, July 1 in recognition of Canada Day. Offices will reopen with normal business hours on Monday, July 4. We wish you and yours a safe, exciting, and happy Canada Day! ...
After two years of record-setting use at Special Areas parks, the SAB Parks team is looking forward to more normal levels of use in 2022. With public health restrictions around COVID-19 being dropped earlier this year by the provincial government, parks staff are expecting lower...
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 is requesting proposals for the purchase of the old Homestead Coulee Grader shop located at 15276 Hwy 570 on SW 3-27-15-W4 at the intersection of Hwy 862 and Hwy 570. You can download the RFP package here. Proposals must be submitted by June 30, 2022...
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...