Please note that the Town of Peace River office will be opening at 10am on Friday, February 3, 2023, rather than our usual opening time of 9:30am. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause, and thank you for your understanding.Read More →

TPR – Utility Rate increase notice (projection)

Notice of Potential Utility Rate Increase Posted January 27, 2023 As a result of inflation, Town Council has passed second reading on a 5% utility rate increase. Third and final reading is expected to take place on Feb. 13th. Should Council approve final reading, the change is expected to result in a cost increase of approximately $7 per month for residential properties. Small commercial properties are expected to pay approximately $20 per month if the increase passes, while an increase of around $78 monthly is expected for large commercial properties. These projections are based on average consumption rates, and would be impacted by higher orRead More →

Partial Road Closure – 101 Street Posted January 26, 2023 Please be advised that 101 Street (between 100 Avenue and 101 Avenue) will be partially closed starting tomorrow, January 27 at 8:00 AM. Public Works crews will be working to expose and repair a sanitary sewer main. This work is expected to take at least one day to complete. Updates will be provided once work is underway. Drivers can expect traffic to be reduced to one lane during this time. Please adjust your driving schedule accordingly to accommodate this temporary closure. The Town thanks you for your patience and cooperation.Read More →

Missed Garbage Collection for 82 Avenue Posted January 26, 2023 Please be advised that ‌garbage pickup was missed on January 25 for 82 Avenue, due to a new driver settling into the role. We apologize for this inconvenience, and all missed garbage will be collected on Friday, January 27. Please place your garbage bins out by 7:00 AM on Friday, January 27 to be collected.Read More →

Posted: January 17, 2023 The Planning and Development Department of the Town of Peace River has begun an Active Transportation Plan Project to identify the existing and future active transportation network for the community, with a focus on the west side of the river, where links between and within neighbourhoods are incomplete. This project will provide the Town with a plan for how to prioritize, build out and improve our active transportation network over time. The project is funded by the Town of Peace River and the Government of Canada through the Active Transportation Fund. The project is being completed in partnership with Bunt andRead More →

Notice of Special Council Meeting Posted January 13, 2023 The Chief Elected Official has called a Special Council Meeting pursuant to Section 194 of the Municipal Government Act. The meeting will be held for the following purposes: 2023 Budget Discussions (administrative and outside organization presentations) First reading of the Town of Peace River Utility Rates Bylaw First reading of the Town of Peace River Utility Services Bylaw Closed Session Item – CAO Contract – FOIP s. 17 The Special Council Meeting will be held: Monday, January 16, 2023 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers 9911 100 Street, Peace River, AB View Notice of Special Council Meeting (PDF)Read More →

Snow Removal Update – January 8, 2023 Posted January 8, 2023 Tomorrow morning, January 9, Public Works crews, with contractor support, will begin grading the Pines, and move on to complete the North End (north of 77 Avenue). Once complete, crews will move on to Saddleback. On Tuesday, January 10, crews will begin grading Lower and Upper West Peace. Please work with us to maintain the accessibility of our community by: – Removing vehicles from the street! This gives crews space to work and maximizes the effectiveness of the plowing operations! – Clearing the sidewalk along your property (remember that snow should not be moved intoRead More →

Temporary Extension of Utility Bill Payment Deadline Posted January 7, 2022 Due to the holiday season, the mailing of the utility bills for the most recent pay period was delayed. As such, an extension for the payment will be provided, and the due date for the payment will reflect the delayed release date. If you have any questions, please call Town Hall at 780-624-2574 during regular business hours.Read More →