We are on a mission to make this this summer the most epic one yet, and we need your help to turn our dreams into reality! If your ready to embark on a whirlwind adventure filled with laughter, creativity and unforgettable memories, keep reading! The Town of Peace River is looking for Recreation Junior Leaders who will assist with supervised group-based activities for youth 6-12 years of age, Monday to Friday, during July and August. You will be responsible for assisting with youth activities, games and the overall supervision of the program participants under the guidance of the Summer Recreation Senior Leaders. Key Responsibilities DiveRead More →

The Town of Peace River is looking for an energetic, and driven Business Retention Specialist to join our team. If you’re ready to be part of something extraordinary, read on! Reporting to the Manager of Planning & Development, the Business Retention Specialist is responsible for implementing economic strategies and programs aimed at business attraction, retention, and expansion within the Town of Peace River. Key Responsibilities Cultivate relationships with local businesses, industry stakeholders, government agencies, and community organizations to support economic development initiatives and partnerships. Coordinate marketing and promotional activities to showcase the Town’s economic assets, attractions and investment opportunities. Work with the Economic Development CommitteeRead More →

Are you passionate about shaping vibrant communities and driving sustainable growth? Do you thrive on turning vision into reality? If so, we want YOU to be a part of our dynamic team as a Development Officer! Reporting to the Manager of Planning & Development, the Development Officer is responsible for ensuring that planning, development, and safety (building) code regulations are properly administered in the Town of Peace River. We are looking for someone who places customer service as a high priority, is detail oriented, can meet deadlines, understands municipal planning frameworks, and wants to be an active participant in making Peace River grow. Key ResponsibilitiesRead More →

On March 11, 2024, Town Council gave first reading to a bylaw which provides a mechanism to enforce restrictions against camping on town property. The Town has seen a significant increase in unauthorized camping in public areas, such as parks and green spaces. The community and Town staff have concerns in relation to the increased number of negative and unsafe interactions with individuals/groups in the community. Town Parks staff had to remove several encampments in local parks last year, including an individual that set up in the water park and another at the 12 Foot Davis Events Park. The Town does not currently have aRead More →

URGENT MESSAGE – RIVER ICE SAFETY Yesterday afternoon, the Fire Department, Sheriffs and RCMP responded to two youths who were out on the river ice near the open water, just north of the highway bridge. This is extremely dangerous behaviour! With warmer temperatures and the spring ice break-up approaching, the ice can be very unstable and unpredictable in its thickness and strength. Anyone on the ice who falls through would be swept away in the river current and trapped under the ice, without chance of rescue or recovery. Please stay off the ice. Do not endanger your life or those of first responders. Thank youRead More →

Please note that effective April 1, 2024, the Town of Peace River will be charging $25 (+GST) for Criminal Record Checks conducted by the RCMP. RCMP will be able to accept payment by debit and credit card. Cash payments will not be accepted at the RCMP Detachment; however, if cash is your only option, the Town can accept cash payments at Town Hall, and you can then provide the receipt to the detachment as proof of payment. This fee was newly introduced as part of the 2023 Fee Schedule Bylaw approved by Council; however, it will not go into effect until April 1, 2024. No fee willRead More →

We’ve got something egg-citing for you, Peace River! Mark your calendars and prepare to hop on over to the Easter Egg-Stravaganza on March 30, 2024, from 1-3pm at Kinsmen Park. No registration required! Just bring your basket for an Easter hunt, grab one of our Easter Passports, and take part in a bunny bevy of activities!Read More →

The Town of Peace River and the Peace River Museum, Archives, and Mackenzie Centre would like to extend our thanks to three local heroes! On February 22,2024, a small fire started on the platform of the historic NAR station. The quick action of these heroes saved the building and kept the damage to a minimum. Thank you so much to Jaimie Gaudreau, Randilee Fisher and a third good Samaritan whose name was missed in the commotion! These three stopped to call Emergency Services and put out the flames before they had a chance to spread. This situation could have ended very badly, and we wantRead More →

The Peace River Fire Department will be undertaking a Training Evacuation Exercise tonight (Tuesday, March 5, 2024). PLEASE READ IN FULL – THERE IS NO EMERGENCY! Each year, the PRFD reviews the Town’s Municipal Emergency Plan, including the department’s role in potential evacuations. As part of this, the PRFD will be carrying out a practice evacuation notification to residents in a small area of Town – JUST TO REVIEW AND PRACTICE PROCEDURES. Tonight, crews will go door-to-door in a specific area of Town, interacting with residents as if it were a real emergency evacuation (again – it’s not). The PRFD then reviews considerations such asRead More →

Each year, the Town of Peace River reviews municipal fees and charges to make sure they’re aligned with industry best practice, while acknowledging inflation and service costs. The bylaw related to this review was put before Council on February 12, 2024, at which time they passed first reading. That means the bylaw is returning on the 28th for second and potentially third readings, so we want to make sure you know what’s in there! First, there are no changes to fees being requested in Corporate Services/Protective Services. For Community Services, fees are proposed to increase by an average of 2%, while the Baytex Energy CentreRead More →