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Chris CleggSouth Peace News The Town of McLennan is agreeing to pay more for fire services, but just not as fast as the M.D. of Smoky River would like. McLennan town council decided at its Nov. 9 meeting to ask…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News McLennan has to look at different ways to promote itself to be more effective. It’s the consensus reached after Francis Lessard attended town council’s meeting Nov. 9 to discuss tourism. Lessard, president of Smoky River Tourism,…
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Town of McLennan notebook

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Economic development participation debated The Town of McLennan’s participation in Smoky River Economic Development may hinge upon a presentation at its Dec. 14 meeting.A request for money to operate in 2021 was on the table at…
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King fills vacant seat on Donnelly council

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Village of Donnelly council welcomes Katie King as its new councillor. King was the only nomination filed by the deadline Oct. 28, reports returning officer Matthew Ferris, Village CAO. As a result, voters will not…
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Susan ThompsonSouth Peace News Carolyn Kolebaba has been re-elected as reeve of Northern Sunrise County and Councillor Corinna Williams has been re-elected as deputy reeve. Both the Ward 1 and Ward 5 councillors won the roles by acclamation at the…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News A request from a ratepayer regarding a proposed wind energy project was denied by the M.D. of Smoky River at its Oct. 14 meeting. The Hockey family lives beside the proposed development in the northwest of…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Ensuring that the quality of air is monitored is a top priority for the M.D. of Smoky River council. However, at its existing air monitoring station, a few trees will be biting the dust for it…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County and the M.D. of Smoky River are endorsing a letter asking the provincial government to enhance support to the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton to better serve families in northern and rural regions.…
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Town of Falher notebook

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Still no decision on 2nd Street SW The future of a deteriorating road in Falher has become a priority for Town of Falher council.At its meeting Oct. 13, council addressed the crumbling condition of Second Street…
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Village of Girouxville notebook

Following are notes from the Village of Girouxville council meeting Oct. 14: Electric bills are increasing Girouxville residents and businesses will pay a little more for electricity.Council approved a motion to increase the Village of Girouxville ATCO Electric franchise fee…
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Signs, not flags used Chris CleggSouth Peace News There will be no increase in snow removal fees for residents in the M.D. of Smoky River in 2020-21. Council decided to keep the fees the same [$25] after a spirited debate…
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Village of Donnelly notebook

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Lanctot re-elected mayor The Village of Donnelly held its annual organizational meeting before its regular meeting Oct. 14 and decided to stay the course for the final year of the term.Myrna Lanctot was re-elected mayor and…
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Village of Donnelly wants part of the money for Winagami Lake wading pool Chris CleggSouth Peace News All may not be lost yet! The Village of Donnelly continues to lead efforts to have the wading pool at Winagami Lake Provincial…
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Town of McLennan candidate profiles

Four candidates are seeking two vacant seats on McLennan town council’s byelection Oct. 26. Terry Calliou, Luc Dubrule, Margaret Jacob and Nathan Wilson are are running in the byelection. A brighter future for McLennan is the main vision for the…
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Town of McLennan notebook

Chris CleggSouth Peace News Tax auction proceeds Nov. 25 The Town of McLennan is proceeding with a tax auction on three properties Nov. 25.Council heard at its Oct. 13 meeting that two of the properties are vacant while the third…
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