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The M.D. of Smoky River will be spending $25,000 to support the Veterinary Services Inc. [VSI] program in 2022.VSI is a cost-share program operated by most Peace region municipalities, and a few outside the Peace. The program helps cover vet…
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Big Lakes County reaping solar rewards

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County continues to save energy and power with its solar project that started in December 2020.At its regular meeting Feb 9, council was updated about the project for the first full calendar year from…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News The M.D. of Smoky River is taking a wait and see attitude in hopes of getting a better deal for its taxpayers.Council decided at its Feb. 9 meeting to not buy any new equipment this year,…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News McLennan town council unhappy regarding the eventual closure of the town’s ATB Financial [ATB] branch May 12, especially the way the announcement was made.Council met for the first time on Feb. 14 after the closure was…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News A new way of collecting and properly disposing of chemical jugs may be coming to the Peace region.The M.D. of Smoky River heard about the proposal at its Feb. 9 meeting, with the good news being…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Efforts to find a private group to operate the H.W. Fish Arena in McLennan continue.Council discussed at its Feb. 14 meeting plans to hold meetings toward gauging interest in the idea from area citizens. The arena…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Anyone who wants to raise wild boars in the M.D. of Smoky River will be allowed to do so, provided they follow stringent guidelines.The controversial subject made its way onto the M.D of Smoky River agenda…
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A total of $1,000 was set aside in the M.D. of Smoky River Agriculture Service Board budget to give grants to organizations, but the Alberta Invasive Species Council [AISC] will not be included.Instead, council decided at its Feb. 9 meeting…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News A grant application to the Prairies Economic Development Canada [PrairiesCan] Jobs and Growth Fund has received the blessing of the M.D. of Smoky River and Town of McLennan councils.The M.D. agreed to support the application at…
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Clubroot problem tackled

Chris CleggSouth Peace News The M.D. of Smoky River will not be letting its guard down when it comes to keeping its eye on the local clubroot problem.Ag fieldman Shayne Steffen told council at its Feb. 9 meeting he had…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Chalk up a win for the Town of McLennan!Concerns over lack of services provided by the Mighty Peace Tourism have resulted in a savings and better service for council, they heard at their Feb. 14 meeting.At…
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A revival of a ‘Welcome Committee’ in the Smoky River region is being proposed by the Smoky River Regional Chamber of Commerce.McLennan town council heard about the proposal at its Feb. 14 meeting from president Nichole Simard, who proposed the…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Efforts to promote farm safety in the Smoky River region continue.The M.D. of Smoky River agreed at its Feb. 9 meeting to donate $308 to the Farm Safety Centre in its continuing efforts to promote farm…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Too many doctors, not enough houses!If there is any problem to have, it might be the most pleasant to deal with.The impending arrival of two physicians in the Smoky River region and trying to help find…
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The M.D. of Smoky River is supporting the Falher Community Association for Professional Services efforts in applying for a Community Facility Enhancement Program grant for the Falher Clinic.Council approved Reeve Robert Brochu to send the letter of support at its…
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