Temporary Closure of Highway 2 Exit Pedestrian Bridge Posted July 18, 2022 As a part of the Peace River Arch Bridge rehabilitation project, the yellow pedestrian bridge will be getting repainted. While the work is being done, the Highway 2 exit ramp leading to downtown will be reduced to a lane with a width of 3.7 metres, and the pedestrian crossing will be closed for steel repairs and coatings. The suggested detour route for pedestrians is the new 98 Street underpass, as indicated in the image below. The work will commence Monday, July 25 and continue through to Sunday, August 28. We apologize for anyRead More →

Water Shutoff For 95 Avenue on July 19, 2022 Posted July 18, 2022 Please be advised that water will be shut off for all businesses and residences on 95 Avenue (from 96 Street to 98 Street) on July 19 from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm for a water valve replacement. A map of the businesses and residences affected are indicated in the image above. Those affected will be contacted via email if possible. Personnel will also be going door-to-door to provide notice. An update will be provided to those affected once the work is completed and the water service has returned. We apologize for theRead More →

Please be advised that weather permitting, on Wednesday July 13, 2022 the water for the 94th Ave. area will be shut off at 9:00 am to facilitate construction of the 94th Ave. Neighborhood Infrastructure Renewal Project. Those who will be directly affected have been made aware of this shutoff. The expected duration of water system shutdown is approximately 6 – 8 hours following actual isolation of the work area west of the 98th St./94th Ave. intersection. For those affected, please store some water prior to this time for use during the shutdown. Thank you for your patience and understanding throughout this time. View Water ShutdownRead More →

Single Lane Closure on 101 Street November 2, 2022 Update The Town has received confirmation from our geotechnical consulting engineers that the barricades on 101 Street in the south end can be removed. The barricades were removed today, November 2. Thank you to all residents of the area for your patience and cooperation during the lane closure! Project work related to the 101 Street Storm Sewer Repairs and Slide Mitigation is ongoing. Further updates will be made when available. July 12, 2022 Update The Town has been actively monitoring the slope stability of the 101 Street hill in the South End. After the two mostRead More →

Water Break on 89 Ave. Updated for July 12, 2022 at 5:06pm The lines have been disinfected and flushed, and water is now safe and available for use for the affected residences. Update for July 12, 2022 at 3:30pm Crews are currently disinfecting the line, and water service is expected to be returned to impacted homes late this afternoon. *Original Post on July 11, 2022 Below * Public Works responded to a reported water break this morning on 89 Avenue between 94 Street and 96 Street in the North End. Despite best efforts to return water to residents this evening, water services will not beRead More →

June 27, 2022 Council Highlights Posted June 28, 2022 The following is a summary of decisions made by Town Council during its June 27, 2022, Regular Meeting. For an audio recording of this meeting please check the bottom of this page. The agenda and attachments are available here: Peace River – Document Center (civicweb.net) For any additional details on each item, please click on the appropriate heading to access the related documents. Presentations 1. Farewell to previous Council The meeting kicked off with offering an official thank you and send-off to the previous Council. In attendance were former Mayor Tom Tarpey and former Councillor ColinRead More →

Fire at Old Forestry Site on July 6, 2022 Posted July 7, 2022 Peace River and Weberville Fire Departments responded at 4:00 am Wednesday to a fully involved structure at the Old Forestry site on 103rd Street in south-end of Peace River. The garage/workshop structure had partially collapsed before the Fire Department’s arrival. No other structures were threatened or damaged. As of July 6 at 7:00 am, the Fire Department was still on scene working on final extinguishment with the aid of heavy machinery. Smoke may be present in the area. The fire is considered suspicious. Anyone with information of suspicious activity in this areaRead More →

Truck Fill Station Closed for 2022 NIRP Work Posted July 5, 2022 Please be advised that the truck fill station on 94 Street is officially closed for the next for the next 2-3 weeks as work for the 94 Avenue Neighbourhood Infrastructure Renewal Project continues. Please seek alternative fill stations. An update will be provided once the fill station is made available once again. For more information regarding this closure and other work related to the Neighbourhood Infrastructure Renewal Project, please contact Jim McCuaig, Director of Engineering and Infrastructure at 780-624-2574.Read More →