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Micro-surfacing roads in Peace River

by | Sep 9, 2026 | | 0

At a Special Peace River Council Meeting on Aug. 1, administration sought approval to reallocate capital funding to fund a micro-surfacing road rehabilitation program. “Council approved the reallocation to allow Administration...

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