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Big Lakes taking wait and see attitude

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County remains committed to a proposed regional tourism society that will encompass the High Prairie and Slave Lake regions around Lesser Slave Lake. But council is still not ready to become a member and…
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At its Nov. 4 meeting, McLennan town council decided to tender its 2025 Street Improvement Project for the following streets with high traffic volume as recommended by the engineer:
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McLennan council recognized for contribution

On Nov. 4, STARS senior municipal relations liaison Glenda Farnden, third from left, presented McLennan town council with a print as thanks for their contributions over the years. Left-right are Mayor Jason Doris, Councillor Yvonne Sawchyn, Farnden, Councillor Maggie Gervais,…
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Council heard on the status of several issues at its Oct. 24 meeting from its acting CAO, Jatin Saini. He provided reports on the completion of the lagoon cleanup (cost is $67,000), the future installation of Veteran memorial plaques and…
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Grimshaw town council approved the installation of a crosswalk at the corner of 46 Ave. and 52 St. at its Oct. 23 meeting. The crosswalk will include the usual signage and wheelchair ramps. The request came from a resident, the…
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Willing re-elected M.D. of Peace reeve

Robert Willing continues as the reeve of the M.D. of Peace. Council re-elected Willing at its organizational meeting Oct. 22. Sandra Eastman continues as deputy reeve. Council also set its meeting dates, reviewed its remuneration schedule and appointed councillors to…
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At its Oct. 22 meeting, the M.D. of Peace continued to make efforts to meet with its neighbouring municipalities. Council authorized all members of council and its CAO to attend the tri-council meeting Nov. 29 with the M.D. of Fairview…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Updated address signs have been popping up recently in Kinuso and rural parts of Big Lakes County. Work started Oct. 19 to install the new blue residential address signs at the entrance to each property, says…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County is pleading to the provincial government to approve land dispositions for a wind project planned for the southern part of the county near Swan Hills. At its regular meeting Oct 23, council approved…
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Grimshaw re-elects Messner as deputy mayor

Chris CleggSouth Peace News The Town of Grimshaw has chosen to stay the course during the last year of its mandate. Council held its annual organizational meeting Oct. 23 and re-elected Stacey Messner as deputy mayor. Mayor Wendy Wald continues…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County council will discuss issues regarding drug awareness education for students and enforcement of illegal drugs at meetings scheduled with cabinet ministers in early November. At its regular meeting Oct. 23, council finalized updated…
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Big Lakes County lends support to new medical centre in GP

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County supports a not-for-profit medical centre being built in Grande Prairie to provide better services and professionals for residents in the Peace region. At its regular meeting Oct 23, council approved a motion that…
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Plans to upgrade outdoor rink at Grouard continue

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County continues to pursue a proposal to upgrade an outdoor skating rink in Grouard to possibly include winter and summer usage. At its regular meeting Oct. 23, council received a repair summary report for…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County council has elected a new deputy reeve while the position of reeve remains unchanged from last year. North Gilwood – Triangle Councillor Jim Zabolotniuk was elected deputy reeve during council’s organizational meeting Oct.…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County council members will be busy speaking with several cabinet ministers at special meetings in early November. At its regular meeting Oct 23, council finalized updated briefing notes they will present when meeting with…
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