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Meet the new council!

Grimshaw town council took a photo of the new council after the recent byelection. Left-right are Carmen Johnson, Lynn Florence, Deputy Mayor Stacey Messner, Mayor Wendy Wald, Bob Regal, Stephen Hennings, and Colleen Sklapsky.
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With social media playing a big part in today’s society, rules have to be in place. Berwyn village council met Sept. 12 and approved a Social Media Policy outlining guidelines for public interaction on the Village of Berwyn’s social media…
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Whalen, Smoky River Ryders recognized

Chris CleggSouth Peace News A man who has given so much to the community and a charity group were recognized by the Town of McLennan at its Volunteer Appreciation barbecue Sept. 22 at the Elks Hall. Brian Whalen was named…
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Representatives from the MASKWA Medical Centre provided a presentation to Grimshaw town council at its Sept. 11 meeting regarding their plans for the MASKWA medical center in Grande Prairie. Council directed administration to write a letter of support for the…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter At its regular meeting on Sept. 16, Town of Peace River council approved for some funds to be withdrawn to commence alterations to its new Town Hall Building. “Council approved $250,000 withdrawn from the general capital…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The Town of Peace River is ready to accept bids on parcels to be auctioned at the 2024 Tax Recovery Sale later this year. “Under Section 418 of the Municipal Government Act, the municipality must offer…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter A security pilot project was introduced in Peace River this summer and town council received an update at its regular meeting Sept. 16 from the company. Serious concerns about encampment in the community, particularly around the…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter In the next few weeks, town of Peace River residents will have an opportunity to provide feedback to the municipality on how their level of satisfaction with services provided. At its regular meeting Sept. 16, council…
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McLennan town council has moved forward in plans to obtain land title to four properties in the town after taxes were unpaid. The decision was reached at council’s Sep. 9 meeting. Council earlier advertised five properties for sale; however one…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News The Town of McLennan is applying for a $150,000 Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA) grant to help protect the community from wildfires. Council endorsed the application after hearing from M.D. of Smoky River director…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County has selected five Town of High Prairie capital projects to provide money under the Inter-municipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) between the two municipalities. At its regular meeting Aug. 28, Big Lakes council passed a…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News The Town of High Prairie’s 9th Annual Halloween Decorating Contest returns this October but with some changes. Instead of themes this year, voters on Facebook will vote for their favourites. Simply vote by posting a “like”…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Town of High Prairie CAO Bill McKennan resigned Sept. 9 effective immediately. The news came without warning to council who has since named Shanda Dumont as interim CAO until a new CAO is hired. South Peace…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News It is time to say “thank you” to the volunteers in McLennan who make it a great place to call home. Council is holding its annual Volunteer Appreciation Barbecue Sept. 22 at the McLennan campground from…
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At its Aug. 28 meting, Grimshaw town council voted to maintain the ATCO Electric franchise fee at the current rate for 2025 . . . Council also approved to move forward with the franchise free agreement reapproval process with ATCO…
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