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Chris CleggSouth Peace News If a newly-elected Town of High Prairie councillor has his way, residents will soon know how each member of council votes on every issue.In bringing forth the idea at council’s Oct. 26 meeting, James Waikle admitted…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County plans to add caretaker’s residence in the highway commercial district in its land-use bylaw.At its first regular meeting Oct 26 after municipal elections, council gave first reading to amend the land-use bylaw.The current…
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High Prairie town council extended thanks to three former councillors at its Oct. 26 meeting. Councillors Michael Long and Arlen Quartly did not seek re-election in the Oct. 18 municipal election while Brian Gilroy was defeated. Long and Quartly attended…
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‘Day of happiness’ celebrated

Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News Swan River First Nation erected a monument to its Indian Residential School survivors in a moving ceremony Oct. 18.The project was started by April Giroux and Amanda Woodman.“It is a day of happiness,” said Giroux.Many…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News One incumbent mayor and a single incumbent reeve were defeated in the region during the 2021 municipal elections Oct. 18.Town of McLennan mayor Michele Fournier was soundly defeated, placing fifth of five candidates with only four…
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Town of High Prairie Mayor [*elected]*367 – Brian Panasiuk314 – Barry Sharkawi Councillors [*elected]*517 – John Dunn*411 – Therese Yachshyn*410 – Donna Deynaka*360 – James Waikle*346 – Sasha Martens*342 – Judy Stenhouse327 – Brian Gilroy141 – Ross Burgar Town of…
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Falher town council notebook

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Initial proposed engineering costs to upgrade a well-travelled gravel road on the western boundary of Falher have been presented to Falher town council.At its regular meeting Oct. 12, council received a quote of $10,905 for an…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News The special prosecutor to be based in Peace River has not yet arrived and Northern Sunrise County wants to know why.It was the question on the minds of councillors at their Oct 12 meeting. So much…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Town of Falher has a new council with one new member and a reduced number of seats.Donna Buchinski was elected mayor by council during its organizational meeting Oct. 12.Councillor Robert Lauze was elected the deputy…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News It appears the difficult decision to keep the H.W. Fish Arena at McLennan closed this winter will remain unchanged.McLennan town council held a passionate debate on the matter at its Oct. 12 meeting and it appears…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The future of the Falher-based Smoky River Regional Chamber of Commerce will be decided at its annual general meeting Oct. 28 on Zoom.President Sandy Primeau says members will decide the future of the chamber that has…
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Council, chamber lobby for grocery store

Chris CleggSouth Peace News The recent closure of Bigway Foods in McLennan has prompted local residents and elected officials to find a way to replace the town’s only grocery store.The best way might be to form a co-op, so council…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Customers in Northern Sunrise County will each be receiving a $75 credit on their water bills for bad water the last few months.Council agreed on the one-time credit at their Oct. 12 meeting after considering four…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Concerns from Town of McLennan staff regarding the new Sept. 30 holiday were heard loud and clear by council, who will let staff make the final decision.Council first decided at its Sept. 14 meeting to close…
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