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Northern Sunrise County’s Business Directory continues to grow.Economic development officer Lynn Florence wrote in her report to council at the April 12 meeting there are now 332 businesses included in the directory, which includes the Village of Nampa business inventory.Recent…
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The price of equipment continues to rise, and Town of High Prairie taxpayers will feel the brunt.Council agreed at its April 12 meeting to allot extra money in its capital budget to buy a skid steer for $90,000 and a…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News An industrial tax incentive bylaw is needed to stop people and businesses from moving to larger centres, Northern Sunrise County agrees.However, details of the bylaw need more study before council is comfortable passing such legislation.The matter…
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McLennan town council approved their share of the Smoky River Physician Recruitment – 2022 Physician Co-ordinator budget at its April 11 meeting.Council’s share of the budget is $3,235.58. The number is unchanged from last year.The group is comprised of Smoky…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News It is Northern Sunrise County council’s intention to keep mill rates the same in 2022 as last year.Council passed first and second readings to its tax rate bylaw at its April 12 meeting, and send the…
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The Town of McLennan and the Northern Alberta Railway Museum are joining forces for a community celebration May 1.The museum opens for the summer tourist season at 1 p.m. Town council will be holding a ceremony at 1:30 p.m. to…
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Renovations to the Judah Hill road [Highway 744] in Northern Sunrise County may proceed this year, if all goes well.Council received a letter from Peace River MLA Dan Williams informing them of tentative plans.“Alberta Transportation will be procuring an engineering…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News An adult hockey team asking for $5,000 from Northern Sunrise County to attend Native Senior Hockey Provincials April 14-18 in Edmonton was refused at council’s April 12 meeting.“They’re adults, that’s an issue for me,” said Reeve…
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ATCO has recently completed changing all street lights in McLennan to LED and the response is positive.“We’ve had some people complain they’re too bright,” said CAO Lorraine Willier at council’s April 11 meeting.“They really lighten everything up,” added Councillor Sue…
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High Prairie town councillors are singing the praises of a blanket exercise held April 9 as part of the continuing Truth and Reconciliation efforts.“I found it to be beneficial, enlightening,” said Councillor Donna Deynaka. “It was enjoyable, very beneficial.”“It was…
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Northern Sunrise County has approved two applications for the 2022 intake of the Entrepreneur Grant, economic development officer Lynn Florence wrote in her report to council at the April 12 meeting.“These entrepreneurs require help to build a business plan to…
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Access to the McLennan Municipal Library is improved, thanks to a federal government grant and the Town of McLennan.The McLennan Library Board was successful in getting $13,500 from the Canada Community Revitalization Fund, administered by Prairie Economic Development Canada.The renovations…
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In case you missed it, April 14 was High Prairie Red Wings Day!Council agreed to the proclamation at its April 12 meeting in recognition of the team’s second straight title in Greater Metro Hockey League West Division play.The Red Wings…
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High Prairie town council is supporting the 6th Annual High Prairie Traditional Powwow May 7 at the Sports Palace.Council agreed to a $1,000 donation at its April 12 meeting.“Really make an effort to go,” Councillor Donna Deynaka said. “It’s an…
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Because they already made other plans, McLennan town council declined an offer to participate in a regional volunteer appreciation event to be hosted by Falher Smoky River Family and Community Support Services planned during Volunteer Appreciation Week April 24-30.It was…
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