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At its regular meeting on Feb. 9, Peace River town council adopted the presented 2026 utility- supported operating budget. “During the Feb. 2 meeting, council had a chance to look at the utility-supported operating budget and review the content with…
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Nominations are now open for this year’s Volunteer Appreciation Awards and Northern Sunrise County/Nampa Family and Community Support Services is looking for your assistance. “The nominations are open until March 27,” FCSS director Amber Houle says. “Anyone can nominate a…
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Big Lakes County is supporting a proposal by Winagami Lake Cottage Owners Association to create an environmental reserve (ER) plan to enhance and protect the area. At its regular meeting Jan. 28, council directed administration draft an environmental reserve plan…
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At its regular meeting on Jan. 26, Peace River town council adopted the Snow Dump Use Policy to further advance environmental registrations. “Following up on a discussion we had from last meeting, we made some changes to the policies that…
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Peace River town council is evaluating costs associated with installing cameras in its downtown core. The decision was reached at council’s regular meeting in chambers on Jan. 26. “A while back administration was requested with direction from council to look…
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Peace River town council was approached by 10 Acre Shaker Music Festival Society to financially support the initiative’s application to the Canadian Heritage, Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage-Local Festivals grant streams. “We received a request or inquiry from a…
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The M.D. of Smoky River is excited to announce the new bulk water fill station set to open mid-February. The new truck bulk water fill station will be located on Range Road 213, just south of Highway 49, north of…
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At is Jan. 12 regular meeting, Peace River town council adopted some minor changes to the Business Grant Program Policy that will clarify requirements to participate in the program. One change was adding a clarification that the business applying for…
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The Town of Peace River is addressing residents’ concerns about organizational growth after some individuals voiced concerns of staffing level changes that occurred during the last council term from 2021-25. “Administration felt it was necessary to address staffing growth after…
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Village of Donnelly is still seeking a long-term chief administrative officer but has extended an agreement with Town of McLennan to share their CAO until the end of March. “We are continuing our shared CAO for an additional three months,”…
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Town of Peace River has reviewed its fees and charges bylaw in time for 2026, with various increases expected to happen to various services. “Annual reviews ensure fees remain aligned with the actual cost of delivering services and reflect changes…
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The Town of Peace River is in the primary stages of creating a business recognition policy to support and celebrate its deserving business community. “Peace River has a fair number of generational businesses, as well as businesses that have thrived…
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