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(Peace River) – Three schools in Holy Family Catholic Regional Division in the Peace region have more students than last year by the end of September. Administration reported enrolment increased in schools in High Prairie, Peace River and Grimshaw, as…
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(Girouxville) – With municipal elections completed in Alberta, the Village of Girouxville is gearing up for big things in the next four years. Former Mayor Joseph Zdeb, who has secured an acclaimed position on council, says the community has plans…
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(Peace River) – Town of Peace River has elected its new council, with new Mayor Shelly Shannon leading the way for the next four years. This term’s town council includes only two incumbents in Brad Carr and Orren Ford, and…
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(Nampa) – The Village of Nampa council has been elected, with five representatives ready to ensure the betterment of their community. Nampa residents elected Evan Matiasiewich, Agnes Roshuk, Perry Skrilik, Brian Bielopotocky, and Darcy Mitchell to council for the next…
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(Slave Lake) – Brenda Genaille is the new district captain for Métis Lesser Slave Lake District 21. According to preliminary results on www.metislectionsab.com, Genaille received 82 votes and Hilda Faye Lambert 75 votes in a close race. District 21 is…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News (High Prairie) – Despite having one of the highest crime rates in Alberta, High Prairie town council is prepared to continue sending its peace officers to the Smoky River region. Council agreed by a 5-2 vote…
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(McLennan) – The Town of McLennan will have familiar faces on its council again for the next four years, with Mayor Jason Doris leading the charge. Councillors for this term include Sue Deslaurier, Margaret Jacob, Darlene Payou, and Yvonne Sawchyn.…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Village of Donnelly council will look slightly different, after two new candidates put their names forward for the 2025 municipal election. Three incumbents were acclaimed to council, with former Mayor Myrna Lanctot, Deputy Mayor Vance Yaremko,…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County Council will have a brand-new look for the next four years, with only one incumbent retaining their seat on council. Former Reeve Corinna Williams and incumbent Gaylene Whitehead’s two wards were amalgamated in…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Town of Falher will be welcoming three new councillors to its council chambers, with Mayor Donna Buchinski and Councillor Lindsay Brown both returning. Former Mayor Donna Buchinski (mayor is chosen at the organizational meeting Nov. 3)…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter At its regular meeting on Oct. 14, Northern Sunrise County council discussed concerns arising from its decision to lease NW-34-83-21-W5 as a grazing lease to a county resident. “The land owned by the Town of Peace…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Final allocation of Council Grants to Organizations in Peace River was made at the Town of Peace River’s regular meeting Oct. 6. “There were four applicants for this intake period,” says director Community Service Tanya Bell…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Village of Donnelly have found a temporary solution for its departing chief administrative officer (CAO), one that will allow the community to finish the calendar year and organize itself to find a permanent replacement. And they…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter At its regular meeting on Sept. 23, Northern Sunrise County decided to not change its tiered water rate. On Aug. 26, county administration was asked to update the Tiered Water Rate Proposal with Peace River’s water…
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