News and Updates

Special Areas has three separate Janitorial Contracts out for proposal. Special Area No. 4 Consort Office The Special Areas Board is requesting proposals for the provision of janitorial services at the Special Areas Consort Office. Duties to commence January 1, 2026 and will be for a 12...

Looking for spare parts or discounted items for your operation? Special Areas has surplus items up for bid. You can view these items below and many more at the Youngstown Service Centre on November 5, 2025 from 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM If you can’t make the...

The unofficial results are in for the October 20, 2025 municipal election. Special Area No. 2-Subdivision 2: - Rodney Moench - 53 Votes - Clayton Williams - 33 Votes Official results will be posted by noon by Friday, October 24, 2025. To learn more about the municipal election, visit...

Did You Know? From October 16 to March 31 each year, maintenance services on highways in the Special Areas are managed by Alberta Transportation. This includes things like snowplowing, sanding, and other winter maintenance work on both primary and secondary highways. Maintenance on local roads is managed...

Mark your calendars - 2025 Property Taxes are due on November 15, 2025. Payments will be accepted with no penalties until end of day (4:30pm) on Monday, November 17, 2025. You can pay in-person at your District Office or through the mail. Online payments must be processed...

It’s Fire Prevention Week (October 5-11, 2025) and our Special Areas Fire Chief Rob Palmer has some tips on staying safe. This Fire Prevention Week and we’re focusing on something everyone has in their homes: Lithium-Ion Batteries. smartphones, tablets, power and lawn tools, laptops, e-cigarettes, headphones,...

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The Canadian Union of Postal Workers issued strike notice on Friday, September 26. Normal delivery of Special Areas Board invoices and materials has been interrupted. It remains your responsibility to ensure payments are made by the due date. To avoid late penalties: Pay online: set up online...

From sunrise to sunset on Monday, September 30, flags at Special Areas Board buildings will fly at half-mast in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.   We acknowledge the history and ongoing trauma caused by residential schools and honour the survivors, families and communities...