News and Updates

[caption id="attachment_15487" align="alignright" width="225"] PC: SAB[/caption] Work to repair the Dorothy Elevator began earlier this month, including the installation of a new roof, repairs to the cupola structure at the top of the elevator, and work to refurbish portions of the exterior. This work is expected...

Special Areas Advisory Council met for their regular spring meeting on March 27 and 28 in Hanna, the first meeting with Shaune Kovitch as Chair of the Special Areas Board. He shared how much he was looking forward to working with Advisory Council, and spoke...

Effective March 26th, 2025, the Special Areas Board is informing the public that a fire advisory is in effect and extends throughout Special Areas No. 2, 3 and 4. The Special Areas Board advises extreme caution and that only necessary burning should take place. The public...

Special Areas is pleased to confirm that effective March 21, 2025, Shaune Kovitch has been appointed as the new Chair for the Special Areas Board. Shaune has been a part of the Special Areas team for more than twenty years, most recently serving as Director...

The Special Areas Board is holding a public hearing on Tuesday, April 8 at 2:00 pm in Oyen, AB at the Oyen Seniors Recreation Centre (310 – 2 St. W.). You can learn more about the proposed Advertising Order by viewing the draft document. This new document...

The Special Areas Board is holding a public hearing on Tuesday, April 8 at 1:00 pm in Oyen, AB at the Oyen Seniors Recreation Centre (310 – 2 St. W.). You can learn more about the proposed Public Hearing Order, including how it allows members of...

Effective Thursday, March 6th, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. a road ban will be placed on all municipal oiled, base coursed and paved roads in Special Areas 2, 3 and 4 restricting bus, truck and trailer traffic to seventy-five percent (75%) of authorized load limits; and...

Special Areas is considering amendments to the Land Use Order related to Battery Energy Storage System. You can learn more about proposed amendments to the Land Use Order here To view the Special Areas Land Use Order, click here. A public hearing is being held on Tuesday,...