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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Town of Peace River is working steadily to repair damages caused by significant rainfall on 101st Street, with hopes to have all repairs completed by November. “The Town had been monitoring the storm sewer located behind…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County is supporting a special event in Grande Prairie to commemorate war veterans. At its regular meeting Aug. 23, council passed a motion to contribute $500 to the Canadian Motorcycle Tourism Association to host…
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Public input encouraged to develop policy

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County residents had another opportunity to share their ideas to update its municipal development plan (MDP) and land-use bylaw (LUB). Several landowners and residents shared their vision at open house sessions Aug. 23 at…
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Funding paves way to Hilliard’s Bay

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County has been granted provincial funding of almost $2.2 million to upgrade part of the main road leading to Hilliard’s Bay Provincial Park and nearby Hilliard’s Bay Estates. Funding of $$2,184,734.25 was awarded by…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News An owner of a residential property west of Kinuso could soon be allowed to add a tourist home on residential property. At its regular meeting Aug. 9, Big Lakes County council gave first reading to amend…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County has moved forward to review the transportation division in the public works department to find ways to operate more efficiently. At its regular meeting July 26, council approved terms of reference and that…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River town council voted at its regular meeting Aug. 14 to not approve an additional $225,000 in its budget for the hot tub replacement at the indoor pool. The replacement project began last fall when…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County council members are now required to provide regular written reports for meetings and conferences they attend. At its regular meeting Aug. 9, council approved a draft council attendance report policy presented by CAO…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County has changed its grants policy for community organizations seeking grants. At its regular meeting Aug 9, council approved and updated grants policy that sets a new formula to create an annual grants budget.…
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Big Lakes proclaims Rail Safety Week Sept. 18-24

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County is on track with supporting train and railway safety. At its regular meeting Aug. 9, council passed a resolution to proclaim the annual Rail Safety Week from Sept. 18-24. The message was brought…
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Emily PlihalLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County was approached by residents affected by wildfires in May to have their water bills waived for the month. Some of the county’s residents were evacuated from their homes while fires ravaged the…
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Emily PlihalLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Concerns have arisen regarding an access road in Peace River that was temporarily closed after massive amounts of rain fell two weeks ago. Mayor Elaine Manzer says the Town is taking precautions because the road…
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