Special Areas No 4

Special Areas is home to the 780-megawatt Sheerness Power Generating Station, which provides coal and natural gas-fired energy to Alberta’s provincial grid. This region covers 5 million acres of productive farm and ranch land, generating close to $2 billion in agricultural receipts. CN Rail serves the area, with its terminal in Oyen, while highways #9, #12, #36, and #41 connect Special Areas to Calgary, Saskatoon, Red Deer, and Medicine Hat. Hanna, Oyen, and Consort act as primary service hubs, supporting the local economy and community needs.