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Council Highlights
Here are your highlights from the October 13, 2026 Council meeting
Community Initiatives, Engagement, and Advocacy
- Representatives from West Fraser (Manning Forest Products) attended Council as a delegation and gave an operations update recapping their capital projects to modernize and increase efficiency, their 2025-2026 harvest season, and recruitment and training efforts.
- Darlene Frith, Executive Director for Manning Regional Childcare Association (MRCAA), attended virtually and provided an update on the programs and services that MRCAA is offering and requested that the County extend its funding commitment for an additional 3 years at $24,000/year. Council will consider the request during budget deliberations.
- Councillor Gary These will be attending the Remembrance Day Ceremony in Peace River on behalf of the County.
- The Dixonville Rural Academy has requested support from the County either through sponsorship or in-kind donations. The County will provide in-kind snow removal services to support the school.
Bylaws & Policies
- Proposed Land Use Bylaw Amendment #26-14-513 was passed
Planning & Development
- The Peace Region Subdivision & Development Appeal Board (PRSDAB) is calling for Members at Large. The County will advertise the opportunity via social media, the website, and the newspaper.
Economic Development
- Council appointed Reeve Ungarian and Deputy Reeve Kayln Schug as representatives to serve on a Regional Economic Development Committee.
Finance & Taxation
- 2 properties are eligible to be sold through public auction. The public auction for these properties will be held on Tuesday, December 15. Formal advertising will commence in November.