A fire ban and OHV restriction is in effect for the Town of Peace River, due to extreme fire danger. Under this fire ban: No Fires are Permitted Prohibited: All outdoor wood fires are banned, including wood campfires on public and private lands, and campgrounds Backyard firepits BBQs and Smokers that use solid fuels (wood chips or pellets, charcoal briquettes, etc.) Open flame oil devices (e.g., turkey deep fryers, tiki torches) The use of fireworks and exploding targets The recreational use of off-highway vehicles (OHV) on public lands, including designated OHV trails Allowed: Propane, Natural Gas, or Electrically powered cooking and heating appliances Indoor woodRead More →

Please note that CN Rail is repairing the railroad overpass that crosses over Highway 2. Oversized loads and other traffic may have to detour on Highways 743, 986, and 688. The road will be closed to one lane at a time from May 9–11, 2023, to conduct the work on the CN Rail bridge. We will still have two-way traffic. We ask that you please be prepared to stop, and drive at the reduced construction speed limits. The construction location is circled below in blue:                             Thank you for your understanding andRead More →

Posted: May 2, 2023 The Town of Peace River is seeking a qualified proponent to undertake Peace River Town Hall Accessibility Upgrades. Work included in this contract includes the barrier-free upgrades of the Town of Peace River Office, including upgrading the existing exterior concrete ramps and stairs, installing new handicap accessible doors for the main entrance, and some interior improvements. This bid closes on May 25, 2023 at 2 p.m. The optional site meeting is on May 9, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Peace River Town Hall, located at: 9911 – 100 Street Peace River, AB T8S 1S4 All bid documents are included below: TownRead More →

Due to the forecasted hot and dry weather, a Fire Advisory has been issued for the Town of Peace River. Extreme caution should be exercised with all fires. Permits for open burning will only be issued on a case-by-case basis. Supervised fires in Fire Pits are still permitted in backyards, parks, and camping areas. A Fire Pit fire is defined as: A fire in a non-combustible structure or container, that has the draft and smoke vents covered with a heavy gauge metal screen having a mesh size no larger than thirteen (13) millimeters and ventilated in such a manner as to preclude the escape ofRead More →

Weren’t able to make it to the first Council Community Forum on March 2, 2023? Well, we’ve got you covered! After a few technical delays, we were able to upload the full video of the evening’s event, during which time Council Members responded candidly to questions that had either been pre-submitted, or which were asked from the floor. Council felt it was important to answer residents’ questions directly, and we were so happy to see so many people turn up for an engaging evening!Read More →

The Town of Peace River is seeking a proponent to complete 99 Avenue West Trail Development. This bid closes on May 11, 2023. All bid documents are included below: 99 Ave West Trail Development – Tender Package 00611-05-L0-99AVE TRAIL_IFT-sealed Approved Roadside Development Permit Addendum 1 — 99 Avenue West Trail Development Tendering Authority Contact Information: Allan, Chelsea Project Manager 9911 – 100 Street Peace River, Alberta T8S 1S4 Tel: (780)231-6746 Email: [email protected]Read More →

Spring Cleanup 2023 May 22-26, 2023 Posted April 24, 2023 We are pleased to announce this year’s Spring Cleanup will be done through curbside pickup. Items for pickup must be out by 7:00 a.m. on your regular garbage collection day and during the week GFL will be hauling items away. You are allowed to put out two large items along with other items contained within a 2-meter x 4-meter area on your yard, or portion of your property that is easily accessible from the road. Acceptable items for collection include: Stoves, washers and dryers; Fridges, freezers, and air conditioners *must be tagged free of refrigerantsRead More →

It’s your yard, but it can be our waste! On May 1, 2023, the Town of Peace River will be adding a Yard Waste Disposal Bin at the north end of the Centennial parking lot (9802 101 Street), specifically — and ONLY — for yard waste. Acceptable yard waste includes items such as: Tree and shrub trimmings Plant remains Grass clippings Leaves Trees Stumps Please do not place ay material that has not been the results of landscaping and yard maintenance. That means no household waste, rocks, bricks, plastic, large amounts of dirt, or any other items that are not yard waste. Please do notRead More →

Some changes have been made to the Town of Peace River’s Fee Schedule, in line with recently approved motions put before Council at public meetings. The updated Fee Schedule, dated April 2023, covers all fees and rates associated with Corporate Services, Community Services, and Engineering & Infrastructure. Fee ScheduleRead More →

The Town of Peace River has issued a Request for Proposals for Main Street Concrete Repair. The opportunity was posted to Alberta Purchasing Connection, with an initial posting date of March 30, 2023. This opportunity closes on April 27, 2023. RFP Contact Main Street Concrete Repair — RFP Main Street Concrete Repair — Proposal Format Main Street Concrete Repair — Sample Agreement Main Street Concrete Repair — Schedules Main Street Concrete Repair — Tender Addendum No. 1 Main Street Concrete Repair — Tender Addendum No. 2 Main Street Concrete Repair — Tender Addendum No. 3 RFP Contact Arun Thomas, EIT, Engineer 1, Town of PeaceRead More →