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River break-up is nearly complete. Most ice has cleared through town and water levels have returned to more typical conditions.

Updated: From 11pm April 27 to 7am April 28, there will be 1-hour closures in both directions on the Highway 2 bridge.

Conditions have continued to improve over the past 24 hours, and overall flood risk has significantly reduced as water levels have decreased in all basins.

102 Street near Peace River High School is closed due to a localized landslide.

The Town of Peace River has terminated the State of Local Emergency, which was declared April 23, 2026.

The Ice Jam Watch for the Smoky River and the Peace River from the Town of Peace River to Sunny Valley has been downgraded to a River Ice Advisory.

The Town continues to monitor river break-up closely with partners.

The ice jam at the mouth of the Smoky River did not move overnight. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely with the Province and other partners. At this point, it remains a waiting game.

The Town of Peace River has declared a State of Local Emergency due to the potential for flooding of low-lying areas as river break-up continues.

This step gives the Town additional authority to act quickly and take any necessary measures to protect residents, property, and critical infrastructure.

We are in a high-risk period of the spring break-up. If you live in low-lying areas (Lower West Peace, Downtown, North End, Heart River, Pat’s Creek), you need to be ready now.

The Town of Peace River is seeking Expressions of Interest for the redevelopment of a downtown property at 10034 – 100 Street (formerly known as Juliette's Place).

A single lane closure will be in place on Landing Street (main entrance to Lower West Peace) starting this evening due to a localized landslide concern.

Traffic will be reduced to one lane and managed with signage. Please obey all posted signs and use caution in the area.

The Town and Province continue to actively monitor conditions. An Ice Jam Watch was issued last night (April 20) and remains in place as flows and ice continue moving through the system.

The Town of Peace River advises that Barbara Miller is no longer serving as Chief Administrative Officer, effective immediately. Council thanks Ms. Miller for her service to the community since 2022 and wishes her well in her future endeavours.

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Alberta Environment and Protected Areas has issued an Ice Jam Watch for the lower Smoky River and the Peace River from the Town of Peace River to Sunny Valley.

We’ve received questions about the Rural Renewal Stream and why new applications are currently paused. The full details are outlined in this update.

Warmer temperatures are continuing to drive snowmelt across the region, and we are starting to see water levels rise. At this time, river flows are below levels typically associated with a high-risk break-up scenario in Peace River, though conditions continue to change and are being closely monitored.

Warm temperatures are forecast this weekend (April 17-20) and carrying into spring. There is a risk of flooding if an ice jam forms during river break-up. The Town and Province are monitoring it closely.