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 →

Want to be in the know, have your say, and help us build a thriving community? Please join us at a Council Community Forum on March 2, 2023, where you can ask questions of Council Members.   While the deadline for pre-submitted questions has closed, questions from the floor will be taken, as time permits. Those who can’t join us in person are invited to attend via Zoom, by clicking this link. Meeting ID: 883 4973 9842 Passcode: 382591 We’re looking forward to seeing you all there!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 →

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 →

December 12, 2022 Council Highlights The following is a summary of decisions made by Town Council during its December 12, 2022 Organizational Meeting and 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) Business Grant Program On October 3, 2022 Council directed Administration to undertake a Business Grant Survey to understand the interest in the Town developing Business Grants to support and incentivize (re)investment in the town, our commercial building stock, and the built environment. The survey included a series of building improvement questions aboutRead More →

Town Hall Closed October 10th Posted October 6, 2022 Please be advised that due to Thanksgiving Weekend, Town Hall will be closed Monday, October 10th. It will reopen the following day, with regular business hours. Also as a result of the long weekend, the next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 11th. As always, it will be held in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, starting promptly at 5PM. The Town wishes everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend!  Read More →