Richard Froese
South Peace News
The High Prairie Airport terminal building will get an extended roof with funding shared by Big Lakes County and the Town of High Prairie.
At a special meeting April 16 to adopt the Big Lakes final budgets for 2025, council approved a motion to approve a budget expense of $4,485 to extend the roof.
The airport advisory committee recommended the funds to extend the roof covering the south entrance to redirect snow sliding from the roof onto the walkway, says Ben Letemplier, director of public works.
He adds the committee approved the recommendation at its regular meeting Jan. 21.
The committee also passed a recommendation that Big Lakes administration send a letter to the Town of High Prairie requesting financial support of 50 per cent of project. High Prairie council approved the request to contribute $4,485 at is regular meeting April 13.
Big Lakes facility manager received a quote for $8,970 to complete the roof extension project, Big Lakes CAO David Reynolds wrote in a letter to High Prairie dated Jan. 23.