Richard Froese
South Peace News
Big Lakes County may have a second county barbecue in two months.
At its regular meeting July 9, council received a notice of motion from Enilda – Big Meadow Councillor Lane Monteith, who proposes a community barbecue in Kinuso.
The motion will be discussed at the next regular council meeting July 23.
He recommends council approve a motion to direct administration to explore potential dates for hosting a community barbecue in Kinuso in or around September.
Big Lakes hosts an annual county barbecue at the main office in High Prairie in June and attracts about 500 people, the notice states.
The 2025 county barbecue June 26 featured administration and staff on site where citizens were able to register on the voters’ list for the upcoming local government elections in October, receive giveaways and talk with staff about local issues and concerns.
Adoptable dogs and cats at the animal-care facility were also on site.
Absent from the meeting, Monteith proposes that administration explore the possibility of hosting a similar barbecue at the eastern end of the county to celebrate the end of summer.
When council discussed the date and plans for the barbecue in previous years, Faust Councillor Robert Nygaard suggested that council host the major event in the eastern part of the county. In 2024, he recommended the main barbecue be held in Faust.
Grouard Councillor Jeff Chalifoux suggested council consider the main event in Kinuso.
Nygaard proposes to alternate locations.