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McLennan town council’s decision to raise ATCO’s franchise fee has resulted in a little bit more money for council and zero complaints.Council heard they received no complaints at its April 11 meeting while examining ATCO’s McLennan community report.The franchise fee…
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It’s an effort to show Northern Sunrise County public works staff how much they are appreciated by council for the work they do.As a result, council agreed at its April 12 meeting to proclaim National Public Works Week May 12-21.“We’ve…
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It is spring and time to spruce things up a it!At its April 11 meeting, the Town of McLennan decided to hold its annual Spring Clean Up May 13-16.Council agreed to keep fees the same as last year, noting the…
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Northern Sunrise County is proclaiming May 30 to June 30 as Alberta Rural Health Week.Council received the request from the Peace Regional Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee.The proclamation urges all residents “to show appreciation for the contributions of the rural…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News An invitation to Peace Country municipal councils from Alberta Health Services to attend a North Zone Community Conversation is being handled differently by each council.AHS chief zone officer, Stacy Greenling, and zone medical director, Dr. Brian…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Excitement continues to build in the North Peace region as the Alberta 55+ Sumer Games approach.Dave van Tamelen, representing the organizing committee, attended Northern Sunrise County’s April 12 meeting to update council on the event, scheduled…
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In tough economic times where the Alberta government is slashing several programs, some good news was announced March 25.The Alberta government announced its contribution to Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service [STARS] was more than doubling to more than $15 from…
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Grouard residents are ready to clean up the community after receiving money from Big Lakes County.At its regular meeting April 13, council approved a hamlet clean-up grant for $1,000 requested by the Grouard Seniors’ Association.The club is organizing a community…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News The Town of McLennan continues to support efforts to bring a hemp project to the Smoky River region.Smoky River Regional Economic Development executive director Diane Chiasson e-mailed council April 6 asking for support at a very…
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High Prairie town council is providing a $20,000 grant to the High Prairie Curling Association to pay for repairs and renovations, expected to be completed this year in time for the 2022-23 curling season.Council decided to pay for the repairs…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Curling Association is receiving a $20,000 operating grant from Big Lakes County.At its regular meeting April 13, council passed a motion to match funding High Prairie town council approved April 12. The Town…
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The Town of McLennan is taking part in the Falher Honey Fest Parade June 17.Council heard at its April 11 meeting administration is planning an entry.“We will enter our old 1947 Willy’s Jeep and a truck that we decorate,” wrote…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News There is someone in McLennan wanting to raise chickens!Councillor Luc Dubrule informed council of the request at its April 11 meeting during reports and asked what the guidelines were regarding the matter.Dubrule heard a bylaw is…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News High Prairie town council has agreed on the location of special crosswalks to acknowledge both missing and murdered Indigenous women and residential school children.The crosswalks will be placed at the southwest corner of MacIntyre Park. One…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Efforts to find a bank willing to locate in McLennan continue.Mayor Jason Doris reported on his efforts at council’s April 11 meeting saying it appears exploring the option of a credit union is the only option…
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