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County acts to curtail flooding

by | Aug 5, 2016 | News

Richard Froese
South Peace News

Big Lakes County has taken the first step to deal with flooding issues surrounding the Heart River and East Prairie River.

At its regular meeting, July 27, council approved a staff recommendation to contract Sameng Inc. to assist with a grant application to help resolve the flooding near Horse Lake.

“We’ve been struggling with that for a long time,” says CAO Bill Kostiw.
“Many residents mentioned it at the annual ratepayers’ general meeting in Big Meadow [July 13] and we got lots of phone calls.”

Council approved a further recommendation to appoint Enilda – Big Meadow Councillor Ron Matula and High Prairie East – Banana Belt Councillor Don Charrois and administration to negotiate with Alberta Environment and Parks.

The Horse Lake area was the hardest hit with heavy spring rainfall.

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