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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 “This particular policy is outdated and limited in scope as it addresses only substance abuse,” says acting director of Corporate…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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At its regular monthly meeting May 7, the M.D. of Smoky River council decided to adopt a speed policy for its fire department vehicles. “Council’s decision to establish speed limits for Protective Services followed direction from both previous and current…
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Cost to prepare for worst: over $200,000

The impact of the 2026 spring melt and its effects on the Town of Peace River’s finances was a topic discussed at council’s May 11 meeting. Last winter had significant challenges with a high level of snowfall in the region…
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The M.D. of Smoky River passed its 2026 final budget at a special meeting May 6. “Major changes from the 2025 budget include the removal of the bad debt provision for taxes, reflecting improved collection expectations,” says Reeve Paula Guindon.…
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