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Emily PlihalSouth Peace News Northern Sunrise County council was presented on Aug. 9 with a proposal from i-Valley to conduct an assessment for feasibility and potential installation of broadband in its municipality.This presentation comes on the heels of various broadband…
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First female councillor in MD of Smoky River

Emily PlihalSouth Peace News A fresh face was elected to represent Municipal District of Smoky River constituents in Division 1 last year, and her vibrant, vivacious, independent mindset is a welcome addition to their council and to the community.Paula Guindon…
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Northern Sunrise installs electric charging stations

Emily PlihalSouth Peace News Northern Sunrise County recently installed two Level 2, dual port electric vehicle chargers as part of the updates of the municipal office.The community has not yet activated the chargers, however; they have two Charge Point CT…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News The developer interested in building a Dairy Queen and gas bar/convenience store in High Prairie has applied for a development permit and been approved.Interim Town of High Prairie CAO Hermann Minderlein posted the permit on the…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Differing opinions on attending conferences arose when High Prairie town council discussed attending the annual Alberta Municipalities Convention and Trade Show later this year.Councillor James Waikle said it was important everyone who could attend did so…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News A High Prairie citizen’s second request asking mayor and council to resign in the aftermath of CAO Sherry Poole’s hiring and firing is falling on deaf ears.Barry Sharkawi appeared in the public delegation portion of council’s…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News The Town of High Prairie and former CAO Sherry Poole have reached a settlement over her termination.“There was a payout,” said Mayor Brian Panasiuk at council’s July 26 meeting.“I don’t know what the legal costs were,”…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News It’s a continuing problem like a thorn stuck in High Prairie town council’s side, and a local resident is not very happy.“There is no quality of life,” resident Tammy Napier told council at its July 26…
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To say efforts by the High Prairie Fire Department in regard to recruitment are going well would be an understatement.Fire chief Trevor Cisaroski reported at council’s July 12 meeting they just completed their third recruit class and added five new…
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A public auction for a single property at Falher will occur Sept 29 at 2 p.m. in the town office.Council gave the go-ahead for the auction at its July 13 meeting.Council heard they had to follow stringent rules as set…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News A deadline is set for interested parties to take over operation of the H.W. Fish Arena at McLennan.Council agreed at is July 11 meeting to an Oct. 6 deadline to accept proposals from interested parties.Discussion was…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News The plug has been pulled on a proposal to bring an electric vehicle charging station to McLennan.Council decided at its July 11 meeting the venture was too expensive.Earlier, council agreed to apply for a federal grant…
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The Town of McLennan’s new foreman is settling into his role nicely.Clarence Cunningham appeared before council at its July 11 meeting to update them on activities.He said staff were tarring roads, flushing water lines [they should be done twice a…
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The Town of Falher has given its blessing to the Smoky River Regional Airport Agreement.Council made the decision it is July 13 meeting, noting the one concern they previously expressed was now included in the agreement. As a result, council…
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