News and Updates

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,...

SCAM ALERT There has been a recent increase in fraudulent / phishing text messages that seem to be from the Special Areas. The Special Areas Board does NOT send text messages to anyone! If you get one, it's a scam. 1. Do NOT click on any links or...

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 February 26, 2025 from 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM If you can’t make the...

There will be an information session about Phase 2 work on the MD of Acadia and Special Areas Irrigation Project held in Acadia Valley on Monday, March 3 at 1:00 pm. This information session will include a presentation from the project team, followed by a question...

The Dust Abatement Program is offered by the Special Areas Board to help control dust created by vehicles traveling on gravel roads near residences. This program is managed on an application basis, with applications accepted on an annual basis. Dust abatement will be completed once per...