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Big Lakes County decides to feature airport

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Big Lakes County will be featuring the High Prairie Airport in a magazine article in the coming months. Council agreed, albeit not unanimously, at its July 10 meeting to spend $2,900 US and create a 6-8-page…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News “Unwelcome” is how a Treaty 8 First Nations Cup Treaty 8 Hockey Tournament organizer describes the Town of High Prairie’s efforts to keep the event in High Prairie. Clyde Goodswimmer says efforts made by the Town…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter At its regular council meeting on July 9, Village of Donnelly approved taking part in regional efforts to apply for funding to create a strategic framework for delivery of fire protection services. “The Town of McLennan…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Town of Peace River is working to ensure the safety of its residents, recently announcing a new public safety services pilot project set to commence on July 15. “We are constantly listening to residents and businesses…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A strategy to assess and replace road bridges in Big Lakes County has been finalized as part of a report on the level of services for the infrastructure. At its regular meeting June 26, council approved…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Students attending Northern Lakes College in High Prairie will have a place to stay next year. NLC’s Brad Hillier attended a town council meeting June 25 and informed council NLC will soon be submitting a development…
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Bruder awarded BLC’s Return-of-Service bursary

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Kirsten Bruder has received the 2024 Big Lakes County Return-of-Service Bursary of $3,000. She accepted the bursary June 26 at the Big Lakes council regular meeting. A long-time active resident of the county and avid horse…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River town council has decided to apply for the Municipal Affairs Internship Program. The decision was reached at council’s June 23 meeting. The Town hosted a municipal intern through the program years ago, and its…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The Town of Peace River and Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 898 have ratified a new four-year collective agreement to help support the Town’s workforce. The agreement, effective Jan. 1, 2023, to Dec. 31,…
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Emily PlihalLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter The Town of Peace River council allocated money to three local organizations, each working hard to provide services to the community. Each year, council allocates $50,000 to Grants to Organizations to help provide some funds…
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Big Lakes County hosts annual barbecue

Big Lakes County hosted its annual barbecue June 20 on the lawn at the administrative centre in High Prairie. Beef-on-a-bun, hotdogs, salads and desserts was prepared by Big Lakes Family and Community Support Services. Information about the review of the…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The M.D. of Smoky River council has qualms with the 2021 Census and chose to have a recount completed. “We felt that the census was not accurate,” says Reeve Robert Brochu. “We hired a company to…
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