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Town of McLennan notebook

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Nord-Ouest FM request approved McLennan town council agreed at its March 8 meeting to spend $150 for a June 29 show on Nord-Ouest FM.CAO Lorraine Willier said the show would feature the first French pioneers of…
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Council pleased to hear Smoky River crime rate drops 8% Chris CleggSouth Peace News The latest crime statistics are down, and that pleases Town of McLennan council. RCMP S/Sgt. Mark Hall attended council’s March 8 meeting with the news, and…
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M.D. of Smoky River: MSI cuts a big concern

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The M.D. of Smoky River reeve says the municipality could face challenges with reduced funding in the provincial budget announced Feb. 25. Cuts to the Municipal Sustainability Initiative [MSI] program to support capital and operating expenses…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Village of Donnelly council is upset that local taxpayers will have to pay as policing costs will be transferred to municipalities from the provincial government. “We are very concerned that the RCMP funding is being downloaded…
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Changes to flood damage payouts concern Town of Peace River Susan ThompsonSouth Peace News Changes to how flooding damages are going to be paid out in Alberta going forward have Peace River’s town council concerned. The new provincial budget includes…
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Susan ThompsonSouth Peace News The Town of Grimshaw is moving forward with plans for anti-racism education after being contacted by multiple members of the community over the past few weeks. Grimshaw Mayor Bob Regal and town council have been under…
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M.D. of Smoky River notebook

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Council lends its voice in support At its Feb. 10 meeting, The M.D. of Smoky River council supported a request from the Town of High Level regarding the possible closure of the its Flight Service Station.There…
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More information wanted for proposed fire agreement Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A new agreement for the M.D. of Smoky River to provide fire protection to the four neighbouring municipalities in the region will have to wait some more. The Town…
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MLA Loewen promotes regional COVID approach

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Restrictions in the COVID-19 pandemic were top of the order as Town of Falher council spoke with Central Peace – Notley MLA Todd Loewen at its regular meeting Feb. 8. “It’s a battle in the community…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Town of Falher is recharged by a potential opportunity to have an energy manager shared by municipalities in the Smoky River region. At its meeting Feb. 8, council supported a recommendation to apply for regional…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Falher Regional Recreation Complex has closed for the winter season as arenas remain closed for team and group sports activities by COVID-19 restrictions. At its meeting Feb. 8, Town of Falher council approved a recommendation…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News It’s becoming a “necessary evil” if you win a municipal election. First thing they do is send you to school! The matter of elected officials taking courses was the subject at three Smoky River local government…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News The M.D. of Smoky River council received some good news at its Jan. 13 meeting when they examined tender packages for fuel. The low tender from UFA will result in council “saving quite a bit of…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Services of an energy manager for the Town of Falher and other neighbouring municipalities could be extended under a special government grant. At its regular meeting Jan. 11, Falher council approved a motion to apply for…
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Village of Donnelly notebook

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Money for economic development The Village of Donnelly council agreed at its Jan. 13 meeting to contribute $6,496.81 in 2021 [$6,821.65 with GST] to Smoky River Regional Economic Development [SRRED].In agreeing to the motion, Councillor Brian…
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