Big Lakes sets public land auction
Up to three properties in Big Lakes County could be up for bids in a public land auction in September due to unpaid taxes. At its regular meeting July 26, council scheduled the auction for Sept. 11 at 1 p.m.…
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Grant will help Kinuso ag group celebrate anniversary
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News An agricultural society in Kinuso will receive funding from Big Lakes County to celebrate a special milestone. At its regular meeting July 26, council approved a request from the Central Slave Lake Agricultural Society to mark…
Big Lakes County denies funding to Greenview rescue group
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County has denied a request for funding from a search-and-rescue organization in a municipality to the south. At its regular meeting July 26, council turned down a request from the Greenview Search and Rescue…
Regional web page cited in proposed grant
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County and the Town of High Prairie may apply for a grant to help the two municipalities develop a web page to promote the region to attract newcomers. At its regular meeting July 26,…
Big Lakes plans paid licences for cats and dogs
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Cat and dog owners in Big Lakes County could be required to buy licenses for their pets with an annual fee starting in 2024. At its regular meeting July 26, council gave first reading to revise…
High Prairie Legion gets boost
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie branch of the Royal Canadian Legion will get funding from Big Lakes County to support its hall. At its regular meeting July 26, council approved a request from the High Prairie Legion for…
Peace River council defeats grant request from Pride Society
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Town of Peace River council re-evaluated an application from the Peace River Pride Society for Grants to Organizations, unanimously defeating all motions presented. The Town has received four applications for the Council Grants to Organization program…
Ski club gets boost from council
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Earlier this year, Peace River Ski Club requested financial assistance from the Town of Peace River in the sum of $40,000. At its regular council meeting on July 24, council decided to support the Ski Club,…
Free swim, citizen presentation part of HP Community Barbecue
Chris CleggSouth Peace News The Town of High Prairie has chosen Aug. 17 for its Community Barbecue. The barbecue will be held at the Regional Aquatic Centre outside from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Not only will the barbecue be…
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Resident’s suggestion needs study, McLennan council deems
Chris CleggSouth Peace News The number of empty lots in the town of McLennan and its effects on taxpayers will have to wait for another day. Marcel Limoges appeared before council at its June 12 meeting and heard there are…
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No more help for McLennan businesses
Chris CleggSouth Peace News Town of McLennan businesses applying for help to complete the necessary requirements to participate in the Rural Renewal Stream of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program will no longer be getting no help from Smoky River Regional…
Peace River council allots money to 2 organizations
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River town council decided to allocated money through its Grants to Organizations fund at its meeting on July 10. The Grants to Organizations Program has existed in Peace River for many years, allocating money to…
Rehab work on Peace River bridges continues, council hears
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River’s new bridge and old bridge rehabilitation is set to be completed in the summer of 2024. The information was provided to Peace River town council at its regular meeting on July 10 by Transportation…