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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter At its regular council meeting on Jan. 8, Town of Peace River extended their Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for Fire Services between them and the M.D. of Peace River No. 135. “The previous 3-year agreement expired…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County supports neighbouring rural municipalities in creating a new group to battle issues with drainage ditches. At its regular meeting Dec. 13, council approved a request from the M.D. of Smoky River based in…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County has accepted a request to join a working committee to study the future of the Swan Hills Waste Treatment Plant that the Alberta government plans to close by the end of 2024. At…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County has signed up to a news provincial recycling program that will save council money and reduce waste. At its regular meeting Dec. 13, council directed administration to register Big Lakes County with the…
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Big Lakes names Reynolds new CAO

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County has a new official CAO. David Reynolds has been promoted to CAO. At its regular meeting Dec. 13, council passed a bylaw to appoint Reynolds as the permanent CAO. He was appointed interim…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County has allocated money for a new fire truck for Grouard as part of the fire department’s 20-year capital replacement plan. At its interim budget meeting Dec. 4-5, council approved funding for a new…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County plans to update briefing notes to lobby the provincial government and other agencies on various issues and priorities. At its regular meeting Dec. 13, council passed a motion to review and update the…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County will continue to have its voice on a new organization to advocate for better railway networks and service in northern Alberta to get local products to market. At its regular meeting Dec. 13,…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County Fire Services will soon have another special unit to transport equipment to emergency scenes. At its preliminary budget meeting Dec. 4-5, Big Lakes County council approved $275,000 in the 2024 interim capital budget…
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High Prairie Food Bank harvests donation

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie and District Food Bank reaped another harvest of funds during the Christmas season. A cheque for $5,400 was presented to food bank co-ordinator Kim Dumont from Mayor Brian Panasiuk on Dec. 21. The…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter In accordance with Municipal Government Act (MGA), the Town of Peace River approved two long-term plans to help the municipality plan for the future at its regular meeting on Dec. 11. “The Province mandates that each…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter After several meetings in November, Peace River town council deliberated the 2024 Operating Tax Supported Budget, officially approving it on Dec. 11. “The operating budget includes all Town operations except those for water, wastewater, storm water…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River town council approved its 2024 Utility Operating Budget at its Dec. 11 regular meeting. Guiding principles for this year’s budget included keeping utility rates competitive, mitigating negative future budget changes, maintaining existing service level…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter At its Dec. 11 meeting, Peace River town council approved its 2024 Capital Budget. The capital expenditure budget is $6,351,800 and is largely funded by Tax Supported Revenues ($1.2 million), Utility Supported Reserves ($2.5 million), Local…
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