News and Updates

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...

Check out the spring edition of Growing and Grazing with Special Areas! In this interactive newsletter, you will read about Knapweed, wild boars and what we got up to this past year and more! Happy reading! To read previous newsletters, visit: Agriculture Services – Special Areas Board...

Road committees are a key to how local requests related to road construction, repair and gravelling are managed in the Special Areas. Road committees meet each spring to discuss requests from the public, set local road priorities, and make annual road program recommendations. There are...

It may still look wintery out there, but we are already getting ready for 2025 camping season in the Special Areas! Reservations for Prairie Oasis Park open for booking on SATURDAY, March 1 at 9 AM MST. There will be a $12 non-refundable reservation fee for...

The Special Areas Advisory Council was looking for feedback related to community pastures in the Special Areas throughout the summer and fall in 2024. The purpose of this engagement was to provide Advisory Council members with feedback from a broad range of stakeholders to better understand...

The Special Areas Advisory Council requested feedback related to municipal parks and campgrounds throughout the summer in 2024. The purpose of this engagement was to gain insights from park users and help inform future development. Feedback was collected through the online survey was shared with administrative...