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“I want to preface my response with an apology – to council, to staff, to ratepayers, and to my family who reside in High Prairie to publicly pay witness to the slanderous statements vehemently delivered by Councillor Martens on June…
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“The inaccuracies [regarding incorrect dates on the resume] were not refuted.“Second, Ms. Poole was a candidate. Not personnel. At the time I presented background information.“I care about the outcomes of this town. I care about being accountable to the people…
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Big Lakes County barbecue returns

Big Lakes County hosted its annual barbecue June 16 on the lawn at the administrative centre in High Prairie after the event was cancelled the past two years by COVID-19 restrictions. About 300 people were served, says Nicole Hanna, manager…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Two people noted for their long service in Big Lakes County will be the newest inductees on the county’s Wall of Fame.Donald Bissell, of Enilda, and Charlene Hunt, of Kinuso, will be honoured with their names…
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Simard resigns from Falher council

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A seat on Town of Falher council is vacant again.At its regular meeting June 8, council received a letter of resignation from Paosu [Bobo] Simard, who resigned for personal reasons.She became a councillor when she was…
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Dairy Queen proposed for High Prairie

Chris Clegg South Peace News The company proposing to build a Dairy Queen in High Prairie will not be getting any help from town council. At least for now! A request from the developer, Park Side Ventures Group of Companies,…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Seeking to recruit veterinarians for large animals to the High Prairie region, Big Lakes County has finalized a grant program to offer funding to fill two positions.At its regular meeting May 25, council approved a motion…
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Reynolds succeeds McReynolds

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County has a new director of corporate services with a familiar name.Dave Reynolds succeeds Dave McReynolds, who served as the interim director for the past several months.Reynolds brings almost 30 years of experience in…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A Grouard community club has asked Big Lakes County to fund part of a project to list and preserve the names of people buried in the Grouard Cemetery.Grouard Seniors Community Club treasurer Monica Kriener presented the…
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Sharkawi named 2021 Citizen-of-the-Year

Chris CleggSouth Peace News A man with a long history of involvement and dedication to High Prairie can add another honour to his resume.Barry Sharkawi was selected by town council at its May 24 meeting at its 2021 Citizen-of-the-Year.Sharkawi will…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News An economic development officer is not in the plans for Big Lakes County as council considers steps to boost the local economy.At its regular meeting May 25, council received an administration report for information.Besides an annual…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Northern Sunrise County may be the next municipality to declare a land acknowledgement before its meetings.Little Buffalo – Cadotte Lake Councillor Gaylene Whitehead brought the matter forward during councillor’s reports at council’s May 24 meeting. She…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Convenience stores in Big Lakes County selling liquor are now legal after council revised a current bylaw.At its regular meeting May 27, council adopted an amended land-use bylaw to permit liquor sales in convenience stores.Council gave…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Farmers in the High Prairie region are getting local support for proposed federal legislation which would exempt them from carbon tax for some farm activities.At its regular meeting May 25, Big Lakes County council approved a…
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BLC asks for more police presence

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Citizens in High Prairie and the rural region can expect to see more police officers out in the community.High Prairie RCMP S/Sgt. Bryce Tarzwell made that commitment to Big Lakes County council at its regular meeting…
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