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Major development slated for Peace River

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River is about to see a new development that will help increase the number of residences in the community. Approved by town council at a special meeting on March 13, the development permit application includes…
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Sawan returns as chief of Loon River for 3rd term

Pearl LorentzenLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Incumbent Loon River First Nation Chief Ivan Sawan was reelected for a third term as chief on March 10. Chief Sawan was running against former Chief Arthur Noskey. Chief Sawan is joined on council by three…
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High tax bill draws council’s attention

Chris CleggSouth Peace News High Prairie town council is exploring ways to help a High Prairie apartment building owner lower his tax bill. Council agreed at its March 12 meeting to direct administration to confirm the numbers regarding the tax…
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It is going to cost a bit more to sharpen skates next winter season. Grimshaw town council approved at its Feb. 26 meeting to increase the fee to $10 per pair, effective Sept. 1. A recommendation to do so came…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter At its regular meeting March 11, Northern Sunrise Council made amendments to the Youth Council Advisory Committee Bylaw to allow youth from outside the county to participate. Reeve Corinna Williams says the decision was made, in…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News The owner of a High Prairie apartment building is asking town council to alleviate financial pressures he faces operating the facility. Cameron Munro, representing CTM Realty AB Inc., appeared before town council at its Feb. 25…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River town council was given an update by the new director of Protective Services at its regular meeting March 10. “Our director of Protective Services, Daniel Cress, has been asked to give regular updates on…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Report At its regular meeting on March 10, Peace River town council was informed of requirements of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) to proceed with selling town land. “This property falls under 79(1) of the MGA which…
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After receiving input from stakeholders, Grimshaw town council has approved a new policy at its Feb. 26 meeting for purchasing and maintaining athletic equipment and program equipment for the Field House located at the Mile Zero Regional Multiplex. The policy…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A study to assess new affordable housing options within Big Lakes County will benefit families and citizens and is much needed, the reeve says. “Big Lakes County is proud to be part of the Enabling Housing…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County has launched its campaign to offer a FoodCycler unit to 100 county residents at a subsidized cost in a pilot project to reduce food waste. The project started March 5 in a partnership…
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The mayor of the Town of Grimshaw will be attending a flag raising ceremony hosted by Peace River School Division. At its Feb. 26 meeting, council received an invitation from PRSD to attend the Treaty 8 and Metis flag raising…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County has proposed a special corridor to develop energy projects within the southeast corner of its land base. At its regular meeting Feb. 26, council approved a motion to direct the economic development committee…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County will be hosting a public hearing regarding a potential redistricting of 11.11 acres within the county. Council gave first reading to the proposed bylaw amendment at its regular meeting on Feb. 25 and…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County is ready to take applications for its Yard Showcase April 1, their way of commending home, farm, and acreage owners for taking such great care of their property. “Northern Sunrise County (NSC) hosts…
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