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Grimshaw is losing its portable air quality monitoring station. Council heard the news at its May 14 meeting during a presentation by the Peace River Area Monitoring Program (PRAMP). Mike Bisaga, technical program manager, and Shelly Shannon, outreach coordinator, attended…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River town council decided at its regular meeting on May 26 to move reserve funds into the Business Grant Program (BGP). Since the initial introduction of the BGP, annual funding allotted in the operating budget…
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Emily PlihalLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County council discussed at its regular meeting May 13 the best way to navigate if allowing temporary signage along Highway 2. “Council previously reviewed this request at the regular council meeting and was…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Several weed and pest inspectors for Big Lakes County have been appointed for the summer and two for longer term. At its regular meeting May 14, council named Autymn Potvin, Elle MacIntosh, Heidi Porisky and Keira…
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Big Lakes County has scheduled its annual county barbecue for late June. At its regular meeting May 14, council set the date for the popular event for June 26 at the county administration office in High Prairie from 11 a.m.…
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Emily PlihalLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter At its regular council meeting on May 12, Town of Peace River council analyzed proposed changes to the Land-Use Bylaw (LUB) after residents had their chance to voice opinions in the LUB Review Survey. The…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River residents are excited to be back out in their yards, cleaning up the aftermath of a long winter, and the town council is making it easier for them to dispose of their yard waste.…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News The Town of High Prairie and High Prairie Community Beautification Association are attempting to reach an agreement that clearly specifies the responsibilities of each party. Beautification met April 16 and decided to pursue an agreement. Town…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County has denied a request from an agency for a discount for its support workers to use the Big Lakes transportation bus to assist long-term care patients. At its regular meeting April 23, council…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Mill rates during the 2025 taxation year in Northern Sunrise County will remain unchanged. It means the only increase property taxes will occur if the landowner’s property assessment rises. Council approved the capital and operations budgets…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Taxpayers in High Prairie will pay a little bit more this year. Council passed its operating budget at a special budget meeting April 23 meeting. The bottom line is municipal taxes will rise $41 for every…
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Nygaard appointed to new tourism society

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County has assigned a council representative to serve on the board of the newly-structured Slave Lake Regional Tourism Society to expand its region to the west part and northwest of Lesser Slave Lake region.…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Speed limits on three stretches of roads in Big Lakes County may soon be reduced to make it safer for pedestrians and traffic. At its regular meeting April 23, council gave first reading to amend the…
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