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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River town council adopted a new policy addressing roadside memorials at its Jan. 9 meeting. Before approval, the Town did not have a policy or bylaw in place to address memorials being erected following a…
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The M.D. of Peace is renaming the M.D. of Peace No. 135 Fire Department to The Lac Cardinal Fire Department. At council’s Jan. 23 meeting, fire chief Lawrence Arnold requested that a name change be considered to reduce confusion as…
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Grimshaw town council has budged for an increase in 2024 for the North Peace Housing Foundation (NPHF). Council met Jan. 24 and reviewed the 2024 NPHF requisition for Grimshaw totalling $146,394.61 which is a six per cent increase in fees.…
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Big Lakes joins Woods and Water Route

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County has joined the an association that promotes the Northern Woods and Water Highway that runs through the High Prairie region and northern Alberta. At its regular meeting Jan. 24, council agreed to become…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County council members now have the option of going back to class for additional training. At its regular meeting Jan. 24, council passed a motion to approve council members’ registration fees for various courses…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County has introduced fees for its animal care facility for people to adopt animals and surrender their own animals and pets. At its regular meeting Jan. 24 council approved the new fees to help…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County supports a Joussard tourist destination in its bid to apply for grants to build a spray park. At its regular meeting Jan. 24, council approved a motion to send a letter of support…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County has named members to the inter-municipal weed and pest appeal board for 2024. At its regular meeting Jan. 24, council appointed Brianne Brault, George Blackhurst, Duane Nichols and Doug Meneice to represent Big…
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The M.D. of Peace will be sending council and its CAO to the 2024 Rural Municipalities of Alberta Conference in Edmonton from March 18-20. Council agreed to the decision at its Jan. 23 meeting after reviewing the agenda. The conference…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County is hoping to score another large FireSmart grant to improve fire protection in the region. At its regular meeting Jan. 24, council passed a motion to apply for funding to the Forest Resource…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter At its Jan. 22 meeting, Town of Peace River council was approached by administration to create a bylaw to ensure tax levies would be easier to collect from Manufactured Home Communities. “In the past, administration has…
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