Fire Departments Flags Lowered in Honour of Quebec Firefighter Posted March 31, 2022 Flags at the Peace River Fire Halls will be lowered to half-mast today in honour of Quebec Firefighter Dominic Jean, who lost his life in the Line of Duty while fighting a fire at a dairy farm in Saint-Edmond-les-Plaines, Quebec on March 29th. Our thoughts are with his family, colleagues and community.Read More →
Gas Line Break The situation has been taken over by ATCO. The leak was minor, and the road is open again. Original Post – March 30, 2022 at 3:05pm There has been a break in the gas line on the West Hill by the old Finning building. Both PRFD and Public Works crews are on the scene. Road blocks have been set up on 86 Street, north of the Terrace Trailer Park and on 90 Street. Please keep clear of the area while crews respond. Residents of the Terrace Trailer Park do not have to evacuate, but are asked to stay away from the scene.Read More →
River Ice Advisory Last Updated March 31, 2022 The River Ice Advisory for the breakup of the Peace River at the Town of Peace River has ended. The thermal breakup of the Peace River ice cover occurred through the Town of Peace River on March 28. * Original Post below, published on March 31, 2022 * A River Ice Advisory is in place for the breakup of the Peace River at the Town of Peace River. The thermal breakup of the Peace River ice cover is expected through the Town of Peace River (TPR) today, March 28. The ice front was located by ground observersRead More →
94 Street Lane Closure Posted March 17, 2022 Please be advised that 94 Street underneath both bridges will be reduced to one lane, from March 24 to 28, 2022. Traffic will be controlled by portable traffic signals. We ask that residents please follow these temporary traffic adjustments and drive accordingly through this construction area. Read More →
March 14, 2022 Council Highlights The following is a summary of decisions made by Town Council during its March 14, 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) Presentations Peace River Library Board Annual Budget presentation Some key items from this presentation: In 2021, the Peace River Municipal Library implemented their Grab & Go Services, the removal of late fees, and take-home board games. Their key goals and objectives, looking forward, are to cultivate cultural awareness, provide community resources and services, and toRead More →
March 11, 2022 Snow Removal Posted March 10, 2022 Updated March 11 at 9:06 Crews will be working on snow removal for the South End on Friday, March 11, 2022. The streets included are: 104 Ave. (from 101 St. and 103 St.) 105, 106, & 107 Ave. (east of 101 St.) 110 Ave. loop We ask that residents please remove vehicles from these routes from 8am to 5pm to allow room for crews to work. Thank you for your cooperation. RelatedRead More →
March 10, 2022 Snow Removal Posted March 9, 2022 Crews will be working on snow removal for the North End on Thursday, March 10, 2022. This includes: All avenues from 77 Ave. to 71 Ave Baldwin Court 99a Street loop We ask that residents please remove vehicles from these routes from 8am to 5pm to allow room for crews to work. Thank you for your cooperation. RelatedRead More →
March 8, 2022 Snow Removal Posted March 8, 2022 at 12:17am Crews will be working on snow removal for all avenues from 84 Ave. to 77 Ave. on the North End on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Snow will be windrowed, and then picked up on Wednesday, March 9. As residents were not given 24 hours notice, cars left on the street will not be at risk of tickets or towing, as per our Snow & Ice Management Policy. Crews will work around any cars parked in the street being cleared. However, we still ask residents to please remove vehicles from the street, if able, toRead More →
March 7, 2022 Snow Removal Posted March 2, 2022 Crews will be working on snow removal for all avenues from 84 Ave. to 89 Ave. on the North End on Monday, March 7, 2022. Work will start at 10:00am. As residents were not given 24 hours notice, cars left on the street will not be at risk of tickets or towing, as per our Snow & Ice Management Policy. Crews will work around any cars parked in the street being cleared. However, we still ask residents to please remove vehicles from the street, if able, to allow room for crews to work.Read More →
Return to Regular Council Format Posted March 3, 2022 Following the Alberta government’s update to public health measures, the Town of Peace River Council has made the decision to return Council Meetings to the in-person format. This decision was made at the February 28 Regular Council Meeting and is effective immediately. All residents are invited to attend in person. For those who do not wish to attend for any reason, a contact form is available on our Town Council page, under the Presenting to Council subheading. Residents can submit comments on matters on the agenda, and these comments will be presented to Council during theRead More →