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 →

100 Ave at 101 Street, just east of the Town Office, is currently closed due to a water main break. Crews are on scene. The road closure is in effect for all directions. Please avoid the area if possible and detour carefully around the road closure area. Work on the water break requires water shut off to a limited number of properties (highlighted in the attached map), including the Town Office. The Town office will be closed to the public for the afternoon of February 12, 2024. We will provide an update on the timeline for the return of water service by 4:30pm today. WeRead More →

Recently, Town of Peace River Council gave first reading to Bylaw No. 2146, regarding the designation of manufactured homes within Manufactured Home Communities (trailer parks). So, we want to fill you in on what that bylaw means for you if Council moves forward with second and third readings! Background Right now, we tax these lands by way of levies sent to the park owner in question, and then a separate levy is sent to individual park residents for residential taxation. Unfortunately, the Town has struggled historically to collect those property taxes from the park residents. The costs associated with write offs and collection are bornRead More →

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas has launched public engagement on draft flood hazard maps for more than 65 municipalities and First Nations across the province, including Peace River. We’re hoping Peace River residents take the time to provide input, as this is a very important topic for our community. The survey takes just 3 minutes to complete, and is open until February 12, 2024. And the province has made it easy for you to answer questions specific to our community! Click here for the Peace River Flood Study EngagementRead More →