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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Criminals had better watch out! Citizens on Patrol [COPS] could be out in the Falher area in the coming months. At its regular meeting Dec. 14, Town of Falher council was informed about the plans. McLennan…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News McLennan town council wants to ensure they are getting the best value. As a result, they are inviting Smoky River Economic Development [SRED] to its Jan. 11 meeting to update them on projects. Approving money for…
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Town of McLennan notebook

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Outdoor rink a possibility Providing a safe place for the community to skate will be discussed at McLennan town council’s Jan. 11 meeting.Councillor Sue Delaurier asked at council’s Dec. 14 meeting if there was a place…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Supporting one doctor’s office and not another’s is something McLennan town council just can’t do. Especially when one doctor is local and the other is not. It was the unanimous decision of council after denying a…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Town of Falher is asking to extend a current agreement for fire services with the M.D. of Smoky River until a new agreement is reached. The decision was reached at the Dec. 14 meeting. Town…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News McLennan town council will explore every avenue possible to keep at least a portion of the Lakeshore walking trails open this winter. During the previous week, several councillors were approached and asked to keep the trails…
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“Given the challenges of 2020, it is important to remember to give thanks to our community members for their patience and support. Community events, playgrounds, community buildings and our local businesses have been closed, re-opened, or restricted but yet everyone…
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City of GP model used Chris CleggSouth Peace News There is no shame in taking a good idea and using it. It’s what the Town of McLennan is doing regarding its chief administrative officer evaluation. Councillor Marie-Anne Jones worked on…
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Nearly all people were wearing masks before new provincial restrictions imposed Susan ThompsonSouth Peace News Peace River Mayor Tom Tarpey says he is “actually pretty impressed” at the number of people wearing masks since the Town put in its mask…
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PR council signs new airport agreement

Susan ThompsonSouth Peace News Peace River town council has made a decision about the airport after what CAO Chris Parker says was an “extremely long process.” The Town first issued a request for proposals for someone else to take over…
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Village of Donnelly notebook

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Council passes development plan The Village of Donnelly has a new Municipal Development Plan.Council gave second and third readings to the plan at its Nov. 18 meeting.The plans fulfills all requirements laid out in legislation, CAO…
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Donnelly council seeking legal advice on fire service

Arbitration being considered as an option Chris CleggSouth Peace News The Village of Donnelly council is seeking legal advice regarding the possibility of going to arbitration with the M.D. of Smoky River regarding the Regional Fire Protection Agreement. Currently, the…
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Mandatory mask bylaw passes in PR

Susan ThompsonSouth Peace News The Town of Peace River has passed a mask bylaw after two special meetings of council. Council previously discussed masks at a governance and priorities meeting where they could not make motions, but decided after discussion…
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Town of Falher notebook

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Following are notes from the Town of Falher meeting Nov. 9: Police report to council McLennan RCMP Sgt. Mark Hall and District Officer, Chief Supt. Rhonda Blackmore, attended the council meeting to discuss crime statistics, the…
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PIC – The fun begins!

Emma King, left, takes her oath of office at the Village of Donnelly council meeting Nov. 18. King was elected by acclamation Oct. 28. Behind King is CAO Matthew Ferris,
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