The various golf courses in the Peace River area usually host numerous golf tournaments throughout summer and early fall. These dams have significant effect on the Peace River's water levels. Shaftesbury Estates is further south of Rosedale separated by a short strip of undeveloped land and St. Germaine Creek along Highway 684 and abutting the Peace River.
Having grown out of space and aging, the Peace River Public Library is in the process of being upgraded and upsized. The changes included shifting to a new program model.
However, the town has developed a continuous dike system to prevent flood damage from to 1:100 year flood events and protect against ice-jam floods. [65] Between May 2007 and May 2008 the number of Criminal Code crimes that were recorded by the Peace Regional RCMP Detachment was 232 while between May 2008 and May 2009 the number was 231. While the Government of Alberta is the largest employer in the town, with over 15 government departments located within its municipal boundaries,[44] it is followed in close second by resource extraction, principally forestry, agriculture, oil and gas and their support services. Limit the number in an elevator car to 2-3 people. General Number: 780-624-0770 The Town of Peace River will be responsible for managing the hub and its programs. The community is situated in the Peace River Valley and straddles the banks of the mighty Peace River. T8S 1S4, Town Office: 780-624-2574 It consists single detached housing on acreages and lacking in town sewer and potable piped water services. Fire Department: 780-624-2993, Website Design by Dion Computers - © 2020 Town of Peace River Among the larger heating and air conditioning contracting companies located in the Town of Peace River is Peace River Heating (1971) Ltd. Urban, progressive community in northwest Alberta, Canada. Peace River is a Town in North West Alberta, Canada.... Peace River is the second largest urban centre in the northwest region of Alberta, and is a scenic, vibrant town that is home to over 6,000 residents. Alexander Mackenzie wintered at Fort Fork in 1792 as did David Thompson in 1802. Post-secondary education is offered at Northern Lakes College Peace River Campus. The carnival is molded after the Quebec Winter Carnaval Festival. Some roads still bear the historical street names assigned in the pioneering days, in addition to the modern road numbering nomenclature, especially in the downtown area. There are numerous curling bonspiels held in the region during winter, including Oilmen's Bonspiels, Truckers & Operators Bonspiels, Women's Bonspiels, as well as a number of tournaments for a wide range of ages and skill levels. Avoid overcrowding – take the stairs or wait for the next elevator. It was restored back to its former state in 1991, costing nearly $300,000 to complete. [81] The Peace River Record-Gazette is based in Peace River while Mile Zero News is based in Grimshaw. 1228, the Government of Alberta from their website, Flags at Half Mast in Honour of Vimy Ridge, strengthening parenting and caregiving knowledge, access to community supports and resources. The Peace Regional Pool is one of the most popular facilities among visitors and residents alike. The Peace Country Fish & Game Association (PCFGA) owns and manages a 500-metre rifle range, with backstops at 400 metre, 300 metre, 200 metre, 150 metre and 100 metre as well a shotgun range with 2 clay pigeon shooting launchers and a small arms/pistol range. Saddleback consists mostly of single detached housing, and after a bylaw amendment allowed medium density housing and not high density residential. Fri: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM The road system in Peace River is on a grid where roads are numbered with avenues run east to west and streets run north to south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
There is on average 2,060 hours of sunshine every year. In the 2008 provincial elections, the Progressive Conservative Party successfully retained the seat they have held since 1971 provincial elections when Al Adair ran as a candidate for the party. Parker. Alberta Triathlon Association sanctioned Tri-River Triathlon in Peace River is also competitive although recreational entrants participate too. The region is served by two weekly newspapers, the Peace River Record-Gazette[79] and Mile Zero News,[80] and bi-weekly by The Vault Magazine. There is a variety of wetland habitats in the area with several being quite marshy with shallow water, soft bottoms, and abundant aquatic vegetation. The Mixed Commercial/Residential District makes the rest of the Downtown and consists of a mixture of low density and high density housing, government offices, professional and commercial offices, recreational facilities, hotels, bars, retail stores and restaurants. Because the transit buses were not wheelchair accessible, special taxi passes were also made available at a discounted rate to seniors, mentally/physically challenged persons, low income individuals/families and students at Northern Lakes College through the Community Services Department. It is developed in a long and somewhat linear form parallel to the Peace River.
2078 and will hold a public hearing as follows: 5:00 pm, Monday, November 23, 2020 Peace River, AB. [3], In the 2011 Census, Statistics Canada originally reported that the Town of Peace River had a population of 6,744 living in 2,591 of its 2,894 total dwellings, a 6.8% change from its 2006 population of 6,315.
The Council of the Town of Peace River has given first reading to Bylaw No. The Commercial District consists mostly of government, professional and commercial offices, financial institution, restaurants, cafés, retail stores and hotels. [66] These figures project to an average of 2169 crimes per 100,000 in the Town of Peace River and 1540 crimes per 100,000 in the entire region including Grimshaw, whose population exceeded 15,000 persons in 2006. The Town of Peace River is excited to announce that we were successful in our application to be a Hub through the Government of Alberta’s new Family Resource Network grant. [14][15] was formerly the priests’ house that was moved by CAT over the ice to Peace River in 1958 and functioned as residential apartments before being renovated into a hotel suite.[16]. [])), +((!+[]+(!![])+!![]+!![]+!![]+!![]+!![]+!![]+[])+(!+[]+(!![])+!![]+!![]+!![])+(!+[]+(!![])+!![]+!![]+!![]+!![]+!![]+!![])+(!+[]+(!![])+!![]+!![]+!![])+(!+[]+(!![])+!![]+!![]+!![]+!![]+!![]+!![]+!![])+(!+[]+(!![])+!![]+!![]+!![]+!![]+!![]+!![]+!![])+(!+[]+(!![])+!![]+!![]+!![])+(!+[]-(!![]))+(!+[]+(!![])+!![]))/+((+!![]+[])+(!+[]+(!![])-[])+(+!![])+(!+[]+(!![])-[])+(!+[]+(!![])+!![]+!![]+!![]+!![]+!![]+!![])+(!+[]+(!![])+!![]+!![]+!![]+!![]+!![]+!![]+!![])+(!+[]+(!![])+!![]+!![]+!![]+!![])+(!+[]+(!![])+!![]+!![]+!![]+!![]+!![]+!![]+!![])+(!+[]-(!! After winning the seat in the 2004 federal elections with Charlie Penson, the Conservative Party has retained the seat in two elections: 2006 federal elections and 2008 federal elections, with Chris Warkentin being the flag bearer. ", "Ancestral buried valleys of the Peace River: Effects", "Experts study suspected Alberta tornado", "Agroclimatic Atlas of Alberta: Climate of Alberta", "Intermunicipal Development Plan - Bylaw No. Tornadoes and severe winds are a rarity in the Peace River area, although it is suspected that Grimshaw, a town 20 kilometres to the west, was struck by a tornado on June 30, 2003.[26]. Trucking Ltd., a private company. Peace River, Alberta Currently Linc Park occupies a small portion of these lands and is connected to Pat's Creek Trail and Friendship Trail. Closed Holidays, 9911 - 100 Street The Peace River, especially at the confluence with the Smoky River in the Peace River Wildland Provincial Park has various fish species including Arctic Grayling, Bull Trout, Burbot, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout and Walleye. The Province of Alberta’s Pandemic Influenza Plan (March 2014) summarizes the Town’s responsibilities with the following excerpt: Under the Municipal Government Act, the role of the local authorities (municipalities, Métis communities) is to ensure a safe and viable community through the continuity of local government and critical services and emergency response. Do not go to any gathering if you have a fever or a cough, even if symptoms appear to be mild or resembling a mild cold. In recognizing the need to plan for the growth of the Town of Peace River, the M.D. Peace Regional Pool: This pool opened in 1991. [29] The coldest temperature ever recorded was −56.7 °C (−70 °F) on 12 January 1911.[30]. The North West Company pushed westward in the late 18th century in an attempt to reach the Pacific Ocean, creating rivalry with the other major fur-trading company, the Hudson's Bay Company. P.O.
This site is located within the Peace River Provincial Correctional Centre which was built in 1968. The Peace River Minor Hockey Association also provides hockey programs for the area's youth. [78] The Holy Family Catholic Regional Division provides elementary to Grade 12 Catholic education programming Peace River schools: Good Shepherd School and Glenmary Catholic Junior/Senior High School. The Town of Peace River has two locally based radio stations: CKKX-FM (KIX FM)[82] and CKYL (YL Country),[83] both owned by Peace River Broadcasting. Box 6600 Repealing the ASP ensures that the planning framework of the town is consistent with the development patterns of the Town, which facilitates accurate planning on adjacent lands. [68] With back-up from RCMP in Peace River, Red Earth Creek and High Prairie, the offenders were apprehended and charged. Future residential development is also planned in Westview on the lands adjacent to the Peace River Community Health Centre. Through the adoption of the Peace River IDP, the four municipalities confirmed their commitment to cooperate and work together for the purpose of realizing the opportunities associated with the future growth of the Peace River area. The Lac Cardinal Regional Performing Arts Society also runs adult productions as well a children's production. T8S 1S4, Town Office: 780-624-2574 Public Works is continuing to work on maintaining the Town’s infrastructure For after-hours water or sewer issues please call the Town office at (780) 624-2574 to connect with our after-hours answering service.
Mon - Thur: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM The arena is home to several minor, recreational and old-timer hockey leagues. The Peace Players has several productions every season from September to June, including a musical theatre, a children's production theatre, an evening of One Acts and dinner & theatre. LaPrairie Works is based in nearby Grimshaw. Peace River Museum Archives and Mackenzie Centre. 1888: The Roman Catholic Church sets up St. Augustine mission on Shaftesbury Trail. [2], The Town of Peace River has a number of boards and committees. [72] Peace River's transit system was discontinued in early 2011, due in part to high operating costs. Conceptual plans are located at Associate Medical Clinic website. Residential garbage pickup is contracted out to Allen Bros. Also 7.4% of the population in Town of Peace River was under 5 years old according to the 2006 census. 1228, Submit a Public Health Order Violation Complaint, https://ephisahs.albertahealthservices.ca/create-case/, National Aboriginal Veterans Day Flag Raised. As part of the deal, $817 million took 45% stake in the oil sands operations and $435 million took 5% equity stake in the trust itself. The temperature in the Peace River valley has been observed to be up to 5 °C warmer than that of the prairie land surrounding it.