Category: Councils

The M.D. of Smoky River has changed its Service Award Program requirements to align with federal requirements for long-service awards. “During a review of Policy 505: Years of Service Award Program, administration identified...

At its regular meeting Sept. 23, M.D. of Smoky River council chose to approve funding for repairs to its administration building roof. “Following the preparation of the original request for decision, administration received...

Two aging river pumps serving the Town of High Prairie will be replaced early in 2027. At its regular meeting Sept. 8, council agreed to purchase two river pumps from Xylem at a cost of $245,847.99. The two river pumps feeding...

Last year’s significant snowfall inspired Peace River town council at its Sept. 14 regular meeting to purchase a new snow wing to use in its fleet. “The old blade was damaged and required repair or replacement,” explains Peace...

Northern Sunrise County is seeking residents to sit on its various boards, committees, and commissions. “Northern Sunrise County invites residents to serve on boards and committees because local voices matter,” says NSC...

Big Lakes County has redistricted land on the eastern outskirts of High Prairie to country residential from agriculture. At its regular meeting Sept. 9, council gave second and final readings to Land-Use Bylaw 21-2026 to amend...

The continuing crime problem plaguing High Prairie continues to be debated at town council meetings with one councillor suggesting vigilante actions may be coming from a fed-up public. Councillor Dennis Porisky fears vigilante...

Big Lakes County has offered a County-owned lot in Grouard for sale to a neighbour. At its regular meeting Sept. 9, council approved that Plan 2359AR; Block X, tax roll #49559 be offered for sale to the adjacent landowners of...

People fishing on an old road bridge on Highway 750 may have a roof over their heads in the coming months as a project of Big Lakes County. At its regular meeting Sept. 9, council passed a motion to direct administration to...

Town of High Prairie council has given the green light to create a regional economic development officer position with Big Lakes County. At its regular meeting Sept. 8, council approved a motion to hire a regional economic...

Town of High Prairie council has denied a funding request from the High Prairie Native Friendship Centre for $10,000. At its regular meeting Sept. 8, council defeated a motion from Mayor Daniel Vandermeulen that council approve...