News and Updates

01 Apr Special Areas Board Spring 2020 Ag Newsletter Now Available!

Posted at 14:46h in News

The 2020 spring edition of the Special Areas Board Ag newsletter is now available here. This edition dives into tips and information for producers, including: Strychnine available for ground squirrel control Irrigating efficiently - Alberta Agricultural tools Value-added Beef training - what's the payoff for producers? Watch out! Noxious weeds...

31 Mar Update – Temporary Road Closure Ended – RR 13-1 from Twp 24-2 to 25-0

Posted at 10:44h in News

UPDATE - MARCH 31, 2020 - ROAD CLOSURE ENDED Please be advised that the following road segment will be closed from March 31st, 2020 at 8:00 AM until further notice due to flooding: Range Road 13-1 from Township Road 24-2 To Township Road 25-0. For more information on...

31 Mar Special Areas closes municipal parks, campgrounds, and rest areas effective April 1, 2020

Posted at 10:36h in News

As a part of our larger response to COVID-19, effective April 1, 2020, all Special Areas parks, campgrounds, and rest areas are closed to public access, including vehicle and foot access. In support of the aggressive public health measures recommended by the Province, these closures...

27 Mar Special Areas Campgrounds Move to First Come, First Serve Camping for 2020 Season

Posted at 15:05h in News

For the 2020 camping season, all Special Areas campgrounds will be operating on a first-come, first-serve basis. This means there will be no reservation system in effect for all campgrounds for the 2020 season, including Prairie Oasis Park, Blood Indian Reservoir, and Carolside Campground. All sites,...

26 Mar Special Areas Board announces utility deferral program

Posted at 08:00h in News

New financial relief measures for Special Areas water utility users were approved by the Special Areas Board, and will be in effect as of March 24, 2020. Water utility customers who receive invoices from the Special Areas for potable water will be able to request...

20 Mar Special Areas Offices Closing to Public Access Effective Monday, March 23, 2020

Posted at 15:49h in News

To ratepayers and residents in the Special Areas, First off, I’d like to thank you for taking the time to read this message. I know there are a lot of conversations happening about COVID-19 in our communities, and that the sheer amount of information can be...

16 Mar Update on Special Areas Response (COVID-19)

Posted at 17:07h in News

A quick update on how we are responding to the COVID-19 situation at the Special Areas Board. Our focus right now is protecting and maintaining the critical core services residents and ratepayers rely on. We have activated our pandemic business continuity team and continue to actively...

13 Mar Special Areas Response for COVID-19

Posted at 16:39h in News

We are continuing to diligently monitor and prepare for the impacts of COVID-19 in our communities and in the larger region. What does that look like right now? We are working with staff and other partners to determine how we can most safely, effectively, and responsibly...

21 Feb Intermunicipal Development Plans – Public Consultation Now Open

Posted at 10:00h in News

The Special Areas recognizes meaningful public consultation is a critical part of the municipal decision-making process and is committed to creating opportunities for meaningful public participation in municipal decisions which directly impact ratepayers. The Special Areas Board is looking for your feedback about the draft Intermunicipal...

20 Feb Special Areas Water Supply Project (SAWSP) Information Sessions – March 5 & 6