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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County is on a mission to recruit a veterinarian to care and treat large animals.The High Prairie region is without the services for local livestock producers.At its regular meeting Dec. 8, council approved a…
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Melodie Schaefer-Simard is the newest member of the Town of McLennan’s Library Board.She was re-appointed for a three-year term at council’s Jan. 10 meeting.“It’s good to see younger people on the board,” said Mayor Jason Doris.Council appointed five others to…
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It didn’t take long for McLennan town council to approve its 2022 contribution to Smoky River Family and Community Support Services.Council agreed at its Jan. 10 meeting to provide $7,338 to the organization.“I think they do an amazing job for…
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A long-time supporter of Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service [STARS] Air Ambulance since 2008 is supporting the organization for four more years.Northern Sunrise County agreed at its Dec. 14 meeting to support the organization the same as in years past:…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Whether or not staff should get vaccinated at Manoir du Lac is not an issue McLennan town council will get involved in.“I don’t feel we should get involved,” said Councillor Sue Delaurier after reviewing a letter…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News A long-time supporter of STARS since 2008 is being asked to support the organization again.Glenda Farnden, foundation administrator for STARS, attended Northern Sunrise County’s meeting Dec. 14 asking for an annual $5,000 commitment from council for…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News The new man in charge of the McLennan RCMP detachment as of Oct. 1, 2021 is asking citizens to help stamp out crime by being more involved.Sgt. Scott Ritchie attended council’s Dec. 13, 2021 meeting to…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News McLennan town council is pleased there was plenty of recent interest in serving on the Town of McLennan’s Library Board.Council appointed five members at its Dec. 13, 2021 meeting including Chelsea Hausler, Tom Henihan, Yvonne Johnston,…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News The Town of McLennan will be spending $14,380.36 plus GST to support Smoky River Regional Economic Development in 2022.Council approved the money at is Dec. 13, 2021 meeting but not without some reservations.“Not a very detailed…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News First a smudging ceremony, now a blanket exercise is being scheduled for High Prairie town council.Council agreed at its Dec. 14 meeting to set up the blanket exercise, as part of its efforts to adhere to…
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Sports courts planned for Falher school

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News More options for outdoor community recreation in the Falher region are planned at a local school.A project to add beach volleyball, basketball, tennis and pickleball courts at Ecole Heritage have been launched by La societe des…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Northern Sunrise County has come through when it’s needed most.Peace Regional Restorative Justice received a donation of $20,0000 from Northern Sunrise County Dec. 14, 2021 so the organization can continue its much-needed programs and services.Program co-ordinator…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Some excess money not used for training in 2021 will allow the High Prairie Fire Department to buy some much-needed equipment.Council approved at its Dec. 14 meeting a motion to allow the department to buy an…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Nampa and the surrounding district are making every effort to keep Nampa Public School from closing at the end of June.Lauren Krahn and Clynton Butz attended the Northern Sunrise County meeting Dec. 14 by Zoom to…
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Lucie MercierSouth Peace News At the M.D. of Smoky River council meeting Dec. 8, a request was made by Town of Falher CAO James Bell, along with Mayor Donna Buchinski, to apply for the Alberta Community Partnership [ACP] grant, with…
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