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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County Council made changes to its Tax Penalties Bylaw to accommodate new software utilized by its administration. “The County’s new financial software does not support more than three tax penalties to be applied in…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County has accepted a significant donation to support healthcare initiatives. At its regular meeting Feb. 26, council passed a motion to receive a $100,000 donation from the Buchanan Family Foundation. Money will be allocated…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County is considering a funding request from Spruce Point Park Association for council to share costs to install a new recreational vehicle sewer dump station. At its regular meeting Feb. 12, council approved a…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Oil and gas companies that want to construct temporary road approaches on Big Lakes County road allowances to wellsites may soon have to start paying a security deposit. At its regular meeting Feb. 26, council approved…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A newly-proposed Not-for-Profit Emergency Support Fund was approved by Peace River town council at its regular meeting on Feb. 25. According to Mayor Elaine Manzer, the Town recognizes the contributions made by community organizations and volunteer…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Director of Protective Services Daniel Cress attended Town of Peace River’s meeting on Feb. 25 to give council an update of call reports in January 2025. The software used by Protective Services allows call volumes to…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County has given the nod to the Town of High Prairie to construct a splash pad with some financial support from council. At its regular meeting Feb. 12, council approved a motion to support…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County will soon launch a study to assess housing needs for lower-income people and smaller family units in the municipality. At its regular meeting Feb. 12, council agreed to proceed in partnership with the…
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Want to buy a tourist booth?

High Prairie town council has decided to sell the old tourist booth in the Civic Square. The building has sat empty for years (used as storage at one time) but has since attracted homeless people along with the resulting garbage…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County will soon get a new air conditioning unit for its computer server room. At its regular meeting Feb. 12, council agreed to purchase a new unit for the server room for $8,250. “The…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County has finalized a new strategic plan for its Agricultural Service Board. At its regular meeting Feb. 12, council approved a new five-year ASB strategic plan from 2025-29. The ASB reviewed the previous plan…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County is applying for a FireSmart grant to launch a home fire assessment program. At its regular meeting Feb. 12, council agreed to apply to the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA) for…
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STARS soars in Big Lakes region

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News STARS air ambulance service continues to soar in Big Lakes County and the High Prairie region. Again, the region was the busiest for the Grande Prairie base for STARS, says Glenda Farnden, senior municipal relations liaison…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County supports a request from Spruce Point Park Association in its application to extend a permit to dredge the channel at its marina. At its regular meeting Feb. 12, council approved a motion to…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County will soon buy a pressure washer trailer and a post shed to store equipment for the agricultural services department. At its regular meeting Feb. 12, council agreed to purchase the items as recommended…
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