Alberta’s Special Areas is a unique rural municipal area covering approximately 2.1 million hectares in southeastern part of the province.  Nestled in the Canadian Badlands, Special Areas No. 2 is based out of Hanna and has a distinctive history that has created a strong foundation for growth and sustainability of the region.   Deep badlands, soft coulees and rolling river hills and expansive plains provide the setting for family farms, enchanting hamlets, captivating events and a growing entrepreneurial spirit.  Special Areas No. 2 encourages innovative ideas to enhance and maintain a quality of life for all residents of the area.  Special Areas No. 2 is:

• Supporting and facilitating the creation of wireless high-speed internet network available throughout the region.
• A member of SAMDA Economic Partnership which works in conjunction with the MD of Acadia No. 34, Village of Empress, Village of Cereal, and Town of Oyen to promote economic development for all of its members.
• A member of the Canadian Badlands Ltd. and Alberta’s Special Areas.
• A member of the Henry Kroeger Regional Water Services Commission.

Located within Special Areas No. 2 are: Bindloss, Buffalo, Cavendish, Cessford, Dorothy, Empress, Hanna, Iddesleigh, Jenner,  Pollockville, RoseLynn, Scapa, Scotfield, Sheerness, Spondin, Stanmore, Sunnynook, Richdale, Wardlow, Watts.