Oyen and Hanna RCMP detachments are launching a joint force operation with the Special Areas Board, with the temporary operation planned to be active until October 3rd. The combined operation will allow enforcement officers to coordinate their traffic enforcement efforts, with a focus on high-volume,...
Fall may be in the air, but camping season is not over yet! The campground at Prairie Oasis Park will remain open for day-use and camping until October 15, and all sites are first-come, first-serve. Power will be available at all sites, with water depending on...
Special Areas 2, 3 and 4 have been included in the federal government’s initial list of designated regions for the Livestock Tax Deferral provision. The Government of Canada released their initial list of prescribed regions impacted by drought or flooding on July 23rd. Extreme weather...
Nolan Ball recognized as 2019’s Outstanding Young Registered Technologist in Agrology by the Alberta Institute of Agrologists. “Practicality, diplomacy, he asks people to come up with solutions that might be outside the box. Exceptional people are passionate about what they do, and they do it with...
Meaningful public consultation is a critical part of the municipal decision-making process. Special Areas is committed to creating opportunities for meaningful public participation in municipal decisions which directly impact ratepayers. In response to ratepayer concerns about the current Special Areas community pasture policy, the Advisory Council...
Special Areas Board's Fire Safety booklet, first introduced last fall at community grassfire information sessions, is now available at your local District Office at no charge. Part of the larger SAB Grassfire Safety Toolkit, the red Fire Safety guide is full of useful information to help...
Mark your calendars! We are hitting the road this May and June to meet with you in your community. We are hosting the 2019 Ratepayer Meetings throughout the Special Areas, and look forward to hearing from you. Feel free to drop in at any of the...
Did you know flare stacks require a minimum of 100 feet between them and any combustible materials? If sites aren't maintained with this in mind, grassfires can - and do - start from flares. The 100 feet distance requirement is outlined under the Forest Prairie &...
The 2019 Spring ratepayer newsletter is out, available in your mailbox or at your local district office. Our ratepayer newsletter is one of the key ways we communicate with you, our ratepayer. In this edition, we look at the year ahead with some detailed information on...