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Chris CleggSouth Peace News As promised, the Town of High Prairie has disclosed the legal costs associated with the hiring and dismissal of former CAO Sherry Poole, plus legal advice regarding a FOIP request.Interim CAO Ramona Rollins provided disclosure Sept.…
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Emily PlihalSouth Peace News The M.D. of Smoky River has entered into an agreement with iHunter.Council was approached by iHunter to provide names and cadastral map data for its app-based map service.According to the business, municipalities from across Alberta and…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Business owners in Big Lakes County will soon have two funding options to enhance their business premises.Besides updating its business refurbishment program, the county will also partner with Community Futures – Lesser Slave Region in its…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County will add members-at-large to its subdivision and development authority.At its regular meeting Aug. 24, council approved a motion by South Sunset House – Gilwood Councillor Ann Stewart to add two members-at-large, which will…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Town of High Prairie has a new auditor.At its regular meeting Aug. 25, council approved a motion to appoint Doyle and Company Chartered Professional Accountants of Edmonton for 2022 at a cost of $23,500, including travel…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Town of High Prairie will have to foot the full cost of the bill to repair two recreation arenas estimated at more than $1.2 million.At its regular meeting Aug. 25, council learned that a request from…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News High Prairie RCMP has expanded its commitment to protect its jurisdiction that includes Faust RCMP.At its regular meeting Aug. 25, Town of High Prairie council accepted a letter from High Prairie S/Sgt. Bryce Tarzwell.He was scheduled…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Facing a shortage of veterinarians in the High Prairie region, Big Lakes County has shown its support to a local service to recruit foreign workers.At its regular meeting Aug. 24, council approved a recommendation to write…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News A request to the Town of High Prairie to release details of the settlement reached with former CAO Sherry Poole is being refused.South Peace News’ editor Chris Clegg made the request for disclosure in late July…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Town of High Prairie council has rejected a proposed new annual capital grant agreement with neighbouring Big Lakes County.At its regular meeting Aug. 25, High Prairie council approved a motion to renegotiate the proposed agreement with…
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Big Lakes County CAO Panasiuk leaving for Hinton

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County CAO Jordan Panasiuk has resigned after accepting a CAO position for the Town of Hinton.He submitted his letter of resignation Aug. 17 and will work for Big Lakes until Oct. 14 before he…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County has denied extra funding to help the Town of High Prairie complete repairs on the aging Sports Palace and a new roof to the Gordon Buchanan Recreation Centre.At its regular meeting Aug. 24,…
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Emily PlihalSouth Peace News Local municipal leaders and councils have been voicing concerns regarding the proposed creation of an Alberta Provincial Police Service.The idea of a new police service was created to address vocalization of municipalities and Alberta constituents who…
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Emily PlihalSouth Peace News Peace River town council met on Aug. 22 for its regular meeting, making several decisions to simplify future development in and around Peace River.Council was approached by the Planning and Development officer to consolidate multiple lots…
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