News and Updates

Effective Friday, July 26th the Special Areas Board is imposing a fire restriction to extend throughout all Special Areas. The restriction is imposed on all outdoor fires but does not include gas or propane barbeques, or fires contained in campfire facilities in designated camping areas unless...

Effective July 15th, 2024, 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...

The Special Areas Advisory Council wants to hear from you about community pastures in the Special Areas! Your feedback about Special Areas managed community pastures will be used to help Advisory Council better understand the different issues and perspectives related to community pastures in Special Areas,...

We all have a part to play in keeping our local roads in good shape! Agricultural Producers are exempt from the Special Areas Road Use Order. This means farmers do not need to get a Road Use Agreement if the hauling activity is agricultural. Even though you...

Effective Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. all loading restrictions are removed, with the exception of: a specified oiled road in Special Area No. 2 restricting bus, truck and trailer traffic to ninety percent (90%) of authorized load limits except as allowed under the...

The 2024 Spring edition of the Special Areas Ratepayer Newsletter is now available online and at your local District Office. In this edition, you will find: Update from the Chair of the Special Areas Board 2023 Financial Review and 2024 Budget Financial Trends and Assessment Drought and Water...

The Town of Oyen and the Special Areas Board were excited to host a Community Emergency Preparedness Day on May 6, 2023, in Oyen, AB. Emergency management partners from across the region joined the event to help raise awareness of what people can do in...

2024 Special Areas Map Books have arrived! Pick yours up at any Special Areas District Office or Youngstown Service Center for $40.   ...