Town Council is set to consider third reading of proposed changes to Peace River’s Fees & Charges bylaw on Monday, March 27, 2023. The proposed increases would impact fees and rates related to Corporate Services, Community Services, Protective Services, and Engineering and Infrastructure, to ensure cost recovery and to account for the recent surge in inflation rates. Corporate Services fees apply to considerations including Town services such as copying and business listing, as well as Assessment & Taxation Services. Fees have been reviewed to ensure recovery of direct fees incurred by the municipality (e.g. NSF fees), industry practice and inflation. Community Services fees and rates includeRead More →

The Town of Peace River has issued an RFP for the Provision of Engineering Services (Tender Preparation, Tender Administration and Construction Administration, Materials Testing) for a Neighbourhood Infrastructure Renewal Project along 95th Avenue and 98th Street, in the Town of Peace River, Alberta. This opportunity closes March 31, 2023 at 2pm MST. RFP Documents Engineering Services RFP Engineering Services Proposal Format Engineering Services RFP — Appendix A Engineering Services RFP — Schedules Engineering Services RFP — Sample Agreement Engineering Services RFP NIR 2023 22 Feb 2023 – Velocity Group IFT RFP Contact Jim McCuaig, Director of Engineering and Infrastructure, Town of Peace River P: 780-219-4167Read More →

In honour of the two police officers killed yesterday in the line of duty in Edmonton, we are lowering the Town of Peace River’s flags to half-mast.   We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Const. Travis Jordan and Const. Brett Ryan, who were murdered while responding to a call.   Thank you to all our frontline officers who face daily risks while working hard to keep our communities safe. You are in our thoughts.Read More →

Just before 9am this morning — March 16, 2023 — there was a Magnitude 5 earthquake recorded around 45km from Peace River, resulting in tremors within the Town.   Our teams are hard at work to assess any impacts from the tremors, though we don’t see anything concerning at this time.   If you see anything you’d like to report and that is not an immediate emergency, please contact the Town at 780-624-2574. For all emergencies, please dial 9-1-1.Read More →

The Town of Peace River has issued an RFP for Executive Recruitment Services, for the recruitment of a Director of Engineering and Infrastructure. Issue Date: March 9, 2023 Closing Date: March 17, 2023 at 2pm MST Contract Manager: Leanne Cottrell, Manager, Employee Services Telephone: 780-624-2574 ext. 1037 Address: Box 6600, 9911–100 Avenue, Peace River, AB, T8S 1S4 Email: [email protected] Proposals shall be submitted to: [email protected] Responses to this RFP are to be submitted electronically by email. Submissions are to be sent to Leanne Cottrell, [email protected] on or before the closing date. Late submissions will not be considered. The full RFP can be downloaded below. RFPRead More →

RFP for Hot Tub Replacement, Town of Peace River Overview The Town of Peace River is looking for a Consultant for Engineering services and contract administration for the construction of a new Hot Tub for the Peace Regional Pool. Documents RFP for Hot Tub Replacement (Engineering Services) — Main RFP Engineering Services RFP Pool Hot Tub Replacement – Proposal Format Sample Agreement – Hot Tub Replacement RFP Hot Tub Replacement RFP – Schedules Appendix A — Plans Response Contact Bell, Tanya Director of Community Services 9911 – 100 Street Peace River, Alberta T8S 1S4 Tel: (780)624-1000 Fax: (780)624-4664 Email: [email protected] Response Submission PO Box 6600, 9911-100Read More →

Job Posting: Public Works Lead Hand — Equipment The Town of Peace River is accepting applications for one (1) permanent, full-time Public Works Lead Hand, with a heavy focus on equipment operation. Reporting to the Forman of Public Works, the Public Works Lead Hand is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Town of Peace River, including: Operating and maintaining the Town of Peace River’s Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection System to federal, provincial, and AWWA standards. Safely performing various duties, as assigned by the Forman or the Superintendent of Public Works, or their designate, related to the overall maintenance of the Public Works Department,Read More →

Tax season is upon us — and we’re here to help! Peace River FCSS is offering free income tax filing to low- or no-income seniors, AISH recipients, individuals and families. Register by March 20th by phoning 780-624-1000.Read More →

Please be aware that a water main break has resulted in a road closure along 77 Avenue, near the North End Reddi Mart. Crews are on scene and are working to resolve the problem. We ask that, if possible, you avoid the area as work continues. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and appreciate your understanding as we work to provide the best service to the community possible. Thank you.Read More →