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Dairy Queen proposed for High Prairie

Chris Clegg South Peace News The company proposing to build a Dairy Queen in High Prairie will not be getting any help from town council. At least for now! A request from the developer, Park Side Ventures Group of Companies,…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News A physician wanting to come to town and work at the High Prairie Medical Clinic will not be doing so after he was refused hospital privileges by Alberta Health Services.It is the reason given by the…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News A lady who is no stranger to the Lesser Slave Lake constituency has announced her intention to seek the NDP nomination in the riding.Danielle Larivee, a former public health nurse, and former MLA and cabinet minister…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News Peace River – Westlock MP Arnold has more duties to add to his portfolio.Viersen was recently appointed to the Subcommittee on International Human Rights of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development.The subcommittee is…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News One incumbent mayor and a single incumbent reeve were defeated in the region during the 2021 municipal elections Oct. 18.Town of McLennan mayor Michele Fournier was soundly defeated, placing fifth of five candidates with only four…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The Town of Falher has a new council with one new member and a reduced number of seats.Donna Buchinski was elected mayor by council during its organizational meeting Oct. 12.Councillor Robert Lauze was elected the deputy…
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Pat Rehn,MLA,Lesser Slave Lake I hope everyone has been having a good September. I’m happy to have been out in the community hearing folks’ thoughts on the federal election and local issues. I appreciate the feedback.Of course, the biggest news…
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Former SL mayor seeking Senate seat

Joe McWilliamsFor South Peace News Karina Pillay, who served several years as mayor of Slave Lake, is on the ballot for Alberta’s senatorial election this fall.Pillay has been practicing medicine for the past three years in Calgary. After stepping down…
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Chris CleggSouth Peace News A senatorial candidate is making the rounds across Alberta hearing concerns and asking for support.Pam Davidson, one of 13 candidates seeking three positions, spoke with Northern Sunrise County council via Zoom at its meeting Sept. 14.Davidson,…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A candidate for an Alberta seat in the federal Senate promoted her priorities to Big Lakes County council at its regular meeting Sept. 22.Pam Davidson is on the campaign trail to share her vision and seek…
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