News & Updates
Grant Funding Opportunities
Attention Community Organizations!Have you applied for Capital or Operating Grants yet? Applications are due October 31 each year. For 2026 funding, applications must include:✔ Current…
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Order Your Shelterbelt Trees Today!
The shelterbelt order window is open now through December 31, 2025!Shelterbelts offer incredible benefits:- Protect your land from wind and erosion- Enhance biodiversity and create…
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Waste Transfer Stations – Winter Hours Effective Oct 1
Effective October 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026: BANANA BELTWednesday & Sunday from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. FAUST / KINUSOWednesday & Sunday from 11:00…
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Big Lakes County Releases Official List of Candidates
The following is the official list of candidates who have filed nomination papers to run for office in the 2025 Municipal Election. Official List of…
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Big Lakes County Releases Unofficial List of Candidates
The following is the unofficial list of candidates who have filed nomination papers to run for office in the 2025 Municipal Election. Candidates can withdraw…
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Today is the day! If you are planning on running in this municipal election, you must submit your nomination packages before noon at our administration…
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Fire Restriction In Effect
Effective Friday, September 19, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., a FIRE RESTRICTION is now in effect for the BIG LAKES COUNTY PERMIT AREA and the SLAVE…
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Kinuso Office Closed Sept. 18
Please be advised that the Kinuso Admin Office is closed today, September 18, 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience. For assistance, please call 780-523-5955.
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Health Care Professional Attraction & Retention Committee Receives $1,000 RhPAP Grant
The Big Lakes County and Town of High Prairie Health Care Professional Attraction & Retention Committee is proud to announce it has received a $1,000…
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Bridge Repair – Range Road 155
Effective Saturday, September 20, 2025, bridge repairs will begin at Bridge File 71354 on Range Road 155. This section of road will be down to…
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Bridge Repairs – Range Road 175
Effective Monday, September 15, 2025, bridge repairs will begin at Bridge File 76495 on Range Road 175. This section of road will be down to…
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Special Air Quality Statement and Wildfire Update
SEPT 12 @ 1:15PM: There are currently four active wildfires in the County. At this time, they do not pose a threat to any nearby…
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