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BLC barbecue returns, but not where reeve wants

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The popular Big Lakes County Barbecue returns June 16 after the event was cancelled the past two years by COVID-19 restrictions.Council approved the event and scheduled the date at its regular meeting April 13.The barbecue will…
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Public meeting May 11 to debate arena’s future

Chris CleggSouth Peace News After months of planning, McLennan town council is ready to meet with the public to determine future use of the iconic H.W. Fish Arena.An open house will be held at the McLennan Elks Hall May 11…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Another Alberta town is expressing concern over rising utility costs and wants the Alberta Utilities Commission to do something about it.“Well written,” said Town of McLennan Councillor Sue Delaurier at council’s April 11 meeting.“It’s said what…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News McLennan town council continues to oppose the Alberta government’s plan to form its own provincial police force.At its April 11 meeting, council received a letter from Colin Buschman, Western Government relations advisor, National Police Federation, asking…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Not a single nomination!It was the news heard from Town of High Prairie CAO Rod Risling regarding nominations for 2020 and 2021 Citizen-of- the-Year nominations.“None to date,” Risling told council at its April 13 meeting.It prompted…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County is showing support for a new hemp processing plant in Donnelly in the neighbouring Smoky River region to the west.At its regular meeting April 13, council approved a letter of support for Smoky…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News After hearing the High Prairie Regional Aquatic Centre cannot remain open without much- needed repairs, councils at the Town of High Prairie and Big Lakes County approved repairs at meetings last week.“Facilities can’t operate without repairs,”…
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Chambers amalgamate

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Two chambers of commerce in the Smoky River region have officially joined to become one.A vote to amalgamate the McLennan and District Chamber of Commerce and the Smoky River Regional Chamber of Commerce was strongly supported…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County is dealing with rising fuel prices for its contractors for grader services.At its regular meeting March 23, council approved a motion by High Prairie East – Banana Belt Councillor Tyler Airth that the…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Town of Falher will not need a byelection to fill two vacancies on council.Two candidates submitted nomination papers after an extension was granted.Paosu Simard and Patrick Simon will be sworn in at the next council…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County has endorsed a proposal by a Joussard developer to build an inland marina for Red Sky Resort on the shores of Lesser Slave Lake.At its regular meeting March 23, council approved a letter…
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The M.D. of Smoky River is supporting Northern Rural Chicks Woman’s Day event April 9 at Falher to the tune of $500 with money coming from the Agriculture Service Board’s extension fund.“I don’t have a problem with this one,” said…
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Northern Sunrise County agreed at its March 22 meeting to proclaim May 9-13 as International Economic Development Week.The request came from Lynn Florence, the County’s economic development officer. She wrote to council plans include posting on social media and Northern…
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As all rural municipalities do during the fire season, Northern Sunrise County appointed its fire guardians for the 2022 season.David LeBlanc, Julien Bergeron and Ian Cosh were appointed at council’s March 22 meeting.The three men will exercise the powers and…
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“We do this every year,” said Northern Sunrise County Reeve Carolyn Kolebaba as council approved financial support for several organizations at its March 22 meeting.County administration brought forth the matter asking for approval that council proclaim June 6-12 as Seniors’…
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