Alberta’s Special Areas is a unique rural municipal area covering approximately 2.1 million hectares in the south central part of the province.  Special Areas No. 4 is within the SAMDA region and is largely agricultural, boasting a vibrant petroleum industry and a strong service sector.  Retail and administration sectors anchor the communities within the Special Areas and present opportunities for growth.  New technologies greatly improve business opportunities making the combined rural lifestyle and job of choice difficult to resist.  With the addition of the Special Areas Rural High Speed Internet and Voice Over IP Project, existing rural businesses’ ability to compete globally is greatly enhanced and new business opportunities are consistently emerging.  

As a community within the Canadian Badlands, we boast prospects for tourism entrepreneurs.  The Canadian Badlands is a destination choice of hundreds of thousands of tourists each year and is growing.  Other key advantages of living and doing business in our community include:

• Rural lifestyle
• Growth sector opportunities – e-commerce/remote workplace/ tourism
• Location – great highway access
• Supportive municipal government

Special Areas No.4 is located within the SAMDA (Special Areas and MD of Acadia No. 34) region and shares governance with Special Areas No. 2 and Special Areas No. 3.  This rural municipality encompasses the Hamlets of Monitor, Compeer, Altario and Kirriemuir, and the Villages of Consort and Veteran