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At its regular meeting May 11, Town of Peace River administration requested council add a full time protective services administrative assistant to the organizational structure. “Council approved the addition of an administrative assistant position to the organizational structure within the…
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Public reacts to SPCA’s proposed new home

At its Municipal Planning Commission meeting on May 5, Peace River town council discussed concerns regarding Peace River SPCA’s development permit application to build in its former Lot 15, Block 15 location. Concerns were raised via letters to council from…
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The Town of Peace River will be holding a public auction of land and properties that are in tax arrears. At its regular meeting April 27, Councillor Brandon Dous moved to set reserve bids for parcels to be auctioned at…
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On April 27, Peace River town council was asked to allot additional capital funding to its 101st Street Storm Sewer Repair Capital Project. The tenders for the storm sewer and roadway repair were received in time for the Feb. 12…
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The Town of Peace River has officially approved its 2026 budget, focusing on some key priorities and actions. Mayor Shelly Shannon says the budget reflects a disciplined approach to operations and long-term planning. “We’re proud of the balance we’ve struck…
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The Town of Peace River was asked in March for additional funding for a full-time employee for the town’s Royal Canadian Mounted Police station. The Town’s Government of Canada Municipal Police Services Agreement establishes 12 full-time equivalent officer positions, including…
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At its regular council meeting on April 14, Northern Sunrise County approved its 2026-29 Operations Budget and 2026-31 Capital Budget. “Under the Municipal Government Act, municipalities are required to pass annual operating and capital budgets, and 3-year operating and 5-year…
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At its regular meeting on March 11, M.D. of Smoky River council was asked to make a decision on the option to replace a grader. “Council has not chosen to replace a grader or chosen any option at this time…
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The M.D. of Smoky River has decided to continue its annual support of the Community Membership Program at the Smoky River Regional Golf Course. “Council approved a resolution to contribute $5,000 to the Smoky River Regional Golf Course for the…
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At its regular meeting on March 23, Peace River town council had five delegations to present their case in the Grants to Organizations first application intake of 2026. Community Futures Peace Country general manager and founder of SongRise Music Conference…
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At its regular meeting March 11, M.D. of Smoky River council had a request to add a part-time or full-time firefighter position to its emergency services crew. The request came from the fire chief, Marcel Maure, to strengthen overall emergency…
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At its regular meeting on March 10, Northern Sunrise County council decided to adjust its operations budget to ensure a playground structure in St. Isidore is built this year. The initial plan from the County was to allocate money from…
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At its regular meeting on Feb. 23, Peace River town council discussed the allocation of funds to the Glenmary Sidewalk Project. “The sidewalk is located along the same street as Glenmary School, where school bus traffic and parent drop-off and…
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