Special Areas

Seven million investment to continue planning for irrigation expansion in east central Alberta

Alberta’s government and its partners are investing in an irrigation expansion project for east central Alberta to lead economic growth.…

1 year ago

Special Areas fire chief retiring

With the warmer weather upon us, we look forward to the season changing and enjoying spring as a time of…

2 years ago

Altario School celebrates Ag program success

Altario School brought the party on Mon. April 4 as a community-wide celebration over the success of the Agricultural program…

2 years ago

Spring advisory for Special Areas

Early spring conditions, including low relative humidity levels combined with below average precipitation levels has meant an increased risk of…

2 years ago

NETAGO internet service acquired by Telus

Popular internet service NETAGO, based in Hanna, Alta. has recently been acquired by Telus effective March 1, 2022 after an…

2 years ago

House fire near Jenner

Jenner Fire Department responded to a house fire on Wed. March 2 at 9:56 pm. east of Jenner, Alta. All…

2 years ago

East central region sees $4.7M in additional coal transition funding

As Canada continues to shift away from coal-fired power to protect our climate and create a more sustainable economy, the…

2 years ago

Special Areas busy with 2022 plans

“Looking back on 2021, we faced some pretty big challenges: from disruptive public health measures to supply chain issues to…

2 years ago

Special Areas Advisory Council gears up for 2022

Special Areas Advisory Council held their first fall council meeting under the provincial Restrictions Exemption Program from Dec. 1-3 in…

2 years ago