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Town of Falher notebook

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Falher councillor resigns A Falher town councillor has resigned just months before the Oct. 18 municipal elections.At its regular meeting July 12, Falher town council accepted the resignation of Brad Drouin, who resigned after the June…
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M.D. of Smoky River notebook

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Crop production concerns council The MD. Of Smoky River is supporting a letter from Brazeau County regarding the federal government’s emissions target for synthetic fertilizer.At its July 14 meeting, council agreed with Brazeau’s opinion that meeting…
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Town of Falher notebook

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Town to develop plan to upgrade road Steps to improve a main road in Falher are a priority for the Town of Falher.At its regular meeting June 9, council discussed concerns about Second Avenue South West…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News The recently completed Canadian census is not drawing a very positive response from McLennan town council. “This damn census was a joke!” stated Councillor Sue Delaurier at council’s June 14 meeting. There was no objection from…
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M.D. of Smoky River notebook

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Tokarz family selected for honour The Louis Tokarz family is this year’s M.D. of Smoky River Farm Family award nominee.Council decided on the Tokarz family from several nominations at its June 9 meeting.The selection is based…
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Town of McLennan notebook

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Bylaw passed, deadline in effect McLennan town council has implemented a deadline to get residents’ waste collection bins off the street.Council gave three readings and passed a bylaw at its June 14 meeting.The bylaw orders residents…
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‘Productive’ meeting with health critic, says council

Shepherd hears Town of McLennan’s concerns Chris CleggSouth Peace News Alberta’s NDP Health Critic says McLennan is not the only community in Alberta facing rural health problems. David Shepherd met with McLennan CAO Lorraine Willier, Mayor Michele Fournier and Councillor…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Falher residents are encouraged to contact McLennan RCMP about policing, crime and safety issues in the community. McLennan RCMP Sgt. Mark Hall spoke to Town of Falher council at its regular meeting June 9. The RCMP…
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Village of Donnelly notebook

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Tennis court improvement OKed At its June 9 meeting, administration was directed to work with local volunteers to improve the local tennis courts.Volunteers expressed an interest in painting pickleball lines inside the Sport Ex, but council…
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Permit needed for fireworks in forests

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Anyone planning to celebrate Canada Day on July 1 with fireworks or exploding targets in the forest protection area needs a permit. Slave Lake Forest Area wildfire information officer Leah Lovequist says it is important to…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News An ATM is a much-needed service McLennan residents deserve, council told ATB Financial Services reps at a council meeting June 14. “A bank machine would be nice,” Councillor Dwayne Stout told the delegation that included ATB…
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M.D. of Smoky River notebook

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Culvert sales suspended Citizens wanting to buy culverts can no longer go to the M.D. of Smoky River to purchase one.Council decided at its May 12 meeting to temporarily suspend sales immediately.“When were this short we…
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Town of Falher notebook

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Council plans open house in fall Falher town council continues to plan for an open house in the next few months.At its regular meeting May 10, council discussed the open house as it works around COVID-19…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Town of Falher could soon get solar power for the recreational arena and a charging station for electric vehicles. At its regular meeting May 10, Falher council discussed a solar project suggested by municipal energy…
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