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At a Special Peace River Council Meeting on Aug. 1, administration sought approval to reallocate capital funding to fund a micro-surfacing road rehabilitation program. “Council approved the reallocation to allow Administration to undertake strategic road preservation work that will extend…
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Withdrawal period for Village of Berwyn’s 2026 Municipal by-election has closed, with two candidates officially submitting their names to seek election for one vacant Councillor position. In accordance with Alberta’s Local Authorities Election Act, the submission of two names will…
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Peace River appoints new CAO

Town of Peace River announced its newly appointed Chief Administrative Officer at a special meeting on Aug. 31. Council officially hired Kayla Parsons as its newest CAO. Mayor Shelly Shannon says the team is happy to move Parsons into this…
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Northern Sunrise County is pleased to announce that they have secured funding from the Alberta Government to help fund a vital bridge project in the municipality. “Council is pleased to announce that the County has secured $780,000 in grant funding…
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At its regular meeting Aug. 19, Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130 council chose to make some amendments to the Capital Recreation Grant. “The purpose of the MD Capital Recreation Grant is to support local non-profit sport and recreation…
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At its regular meeting Aug. 10, Peace River administration spoke to council about a Political Activity Directive meant to provide guidance to staff and the community regarding political activity at town facilities. “It has been quite a topic lately will…
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Yaremko hired as Donnelly’s CAO

Village of Donnelly is welcoming a new chief administrative officer to its team. Donnelly resident and newest part of its administrative team, Sara Yaremko is excited to assume her new role as CAO. She effectively began her new role Aug.…
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At its regular meeting July 13, Peace River town council was asked by administration to rescind the Substance Abuse Policy. “This particular policy is outdated and limited in scope as it addresses only substance abuse,” says acting director of Corporate…
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At its regular meeting July 13, Town of Peace River council were given an update from its municipal energy manager on work that has been done to analyze municipal facility energy use. Municipal energy manager Shaun Jacobsen has completed energy…
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At its regular meeting July 13, Peace River town council was addressed by its director of Protective Services to provide advocacy to the Government of Alberta. The request was for council to advocate to the government to allow community peace…
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While High Prairie town council decides how to deploy its peace officers, several other communities are very pleased with the service provided. So much so, in fact, they want to increase the service provided. Town of Falher CAO James Bell…
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At its regular meeting June 9, Northern Sunrise County council approved amendments to Policy 1.38 Generative Artificial Intelligence. “The amendments support the County’s obligation under the new privacy legislation by strengthening requirements related to the protection of personal and confidential…
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At its regular meeting June 8, Peace River town council was informed of grants awarded through the Town of Peace River Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Grants to Groups program. “With the approach that council is recognized for its…
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