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Anyone wishing to lodge an appeal against this development must do so in writing, stating the reasons for the appeal by September 13th, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. A non-refundable fee of $100.00 must accompany the appeal. 

Map 1: Since the last report (August 10, 2022) most lands lying south of the Yellowhead Highway all the way down the US border have remained dry.  Spotty thunderstorm activity delivered much needed rains to some parts of the Central Region, the extreme southern parts of the Southern Region and parts of the North East Region (map 1).

The direct impact of drought on trees is characterized by slowing or eliminating growth, serious health threat causing injury or death. Drought also impact trees indirectly, by increasing their susceptibility to wildfire, insect pests and disease and overall long-term decline.

People from all over the Central Peace attended an open house Thursday at the Centennial Center in Spirit River to learn more about the Central Peace Regional Water Supply Project.

The County is now accepting applications for the 2023 FCSS Grant Program.

Map 1: Since the last report issued on July 25, 2022, temperatures have generally remained above normal for this time of year. However for many lands across the south-half of the province, conditions have dried dramatically since mid-July.

Anyone wishing to lodge an appeal against this development must do so in writing, stating the reasons for the appeal by August 30, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. A non-refundable fee of $100.00 must accompany the appeal. 

Map 1: Precipitation amounts since the last report on July 25, 2022 have ranged greatly throughout the province over the last 11 days. North West Alberta stretching from Yellowhead and Clearwater County, crossing the province East towards Lloydminster have seen upwards of 60 mm, with the most received in Beaver county in excess of 120 mm.

White, black and Engelman spruce are native spruce trees in Alberta, and along with introduced spruce species ( Blue, Norway, Serbian, and many other cultivars) are one of the most dominant coniferous species in natural as well as in urban areas.

The Peace River Brigade met at Cotillion Campground in Saddle Hills County before launching their Passing the Paddle trek on the Peace River. from July 22 to 28,2022. The paddlers retraced the rout of the indigenous people and settlers