Peace River public meetings in 2024
49 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Communication Package
This is a procedural agenda for the Peace River Town Council's December 20, 2024, communication package meeting. It consists entirely of incoming correspondence, invitations, and subscriptions—no decisions or discussions are scheduled. Items include updates from Alberta Municipalities, BC Hydro, and various newsletters.
- Alberta Municipalities CEO Dan Rude retiring; Dana Mackie appointed new CEO effective January 2, 2025
- BC Hydro Site C Project Update: Unit 2 in service
- Northern Sunrise County letter re: Community Services Van for Transportation Services
- Minister of Municipal Affairs Christmas card and meeting opportunity for ABmunis Spring Municipal Leaders Caucus 2025
- Growing the North Early Bird Registration invitation
Council Communication Package
This is a communication package for the Peace River Town Council meeting on December 13, 2024. It contains incoming and outgoing correspondence, invitations, and subscriptions for council's information. Notable items include a letter of support for a housing project application and notification that the town was not selected for a provincial municipal internship program.
- Letter of support for Enabling Housing Choice North (EHC North) project application
- Notification that Town of Peace River was not selected to host a 2025 Municipal Internship Program intern
- Alberta Municipalities appoints Dana Mackie as new CEO effective January 2, 2025
- Community Care Day event for fire-affected residents on December 21, 2024
- Subscriptions include Alberta Counsel, ABmunis, FCM, Mighty Peace Watershed Alliance, Chamber of Commerce, River Forecast Centre, RMA
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will consider Development Permit #2024-57 for a discretionary use change from a garage to an autobody and repair shop at 9520 91 Avenue, including a variance for parking and paving. The commission will also receive reports on recent land use bylaw amendments, including one that was defeated and others adopted by Council.
- Development Permit #2024-57: change of use from garage to autobody repair shop at 9520 91 Avenue (Lot 21-23, Block 11, Plan 6242AX), with variance for parking and paving
- Bylaw No. 2158: amendment to redistrict Shaftesbury Settlement Lot 38 (defeated at second reading)
- Bylaw No. 2162: public hearing and amendment to Municipal Development Plan Bylaw No. 1874, amending Policy 6.2.1 (adopted)
- Bylaw No. 2149: amendment to add 'Automotive Electrical Services' to Land Use Bylaw (adopted)
- Bylaw No. 2163: public hearing and amendment to add 'indoor participant recreation services' to M-1 and M-1B districts (adopted)
Regular Council
Council will consider several bylaws and motions, including adopting 2025 utility rates, fees and charges, and the 2025 operating and capital budgets. They will also decide on a $62,355 grant to the SPCA for demolishing a town-owned building, selling the Lions Campground property, and potentially eliminating the in-house planning position to join a regional services agency.
- Bylaw 2161: 2025 Utility Rate Bylaw, with proposed average annual rate increases of 9.8% for water and 10.1% for sewer through 2029
- Bylaw 2167: 2025 Fees & Charges Bylaw
- Grant $62,355 to Peace Regional SPCA for demolition of town-owned building at 9510-94 Ave
- Direct administration to sell Lions Campground property (8700 100 Ave) for campground use and rezone to Direct Control
- Eliminate in-house municipal planning position and seek membership in Mackenzie Municipal Services Agency (2025-2030)
Council Communication Package
Peace River Town Council is reviewing incoming correspondence from the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services about new RCMP civilian governance bodies, which take effect March 1, 2025. The package also includes a letter from the mayor to the minister about public safety concerns related to the Peace Regional Correctional Facility and a Policing Services Grant. The agenda is primarily informational, with no decisions or votes scheduled.
- Letter from Minister re Police Amendment Act and new municipal/regional policing committees
- Letter from Minister re Policing Services Grant
- Mayor's letter to Minister re public safety concerns and PRCC releases
- River Ice Observation Reports No. 2, 3, and 4
- Subscriptions from Alberta Counsel, Alberta Municipalities, FCM, and others
Governance and Priorities
The Governance and Priorities Committee will review the 2025 Utility Rate Bylaw and the 2025 Tax-Supported Operating Budget, directing administration to bring them to the next Council meeting for formal consideration. They will also discuss the future of Lions Campground and receive an RCMP quarterly report, followed by a closed session.
- Bylaw No. 2161, Utility Rate Bylaw for 2025
- 2025 Tax-Supported Operating Budget discussion
- Future of Lions Campground discussion
- RCMP Q2 statistics report presentation
- Closed session on NSC/TPR ICF Committee update
Council Communication Package
This is a communication package for Peace River Town Council, containing incoming and outgoing correspondence, invitations, and subscriptions. Key items include a letter to the Premier about provincial GIPOT funding cuts, a letter of support for Northern Lakes College's business diploma, and updates from various organizations. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is for information and discussion.
- Letter to Premier Danielle Smith on GIPOT underfunding, citing $566,092.02 lost from 2019-2023
- Letter of support for Northern Lakes College Business Management Studies diploma program
- Peace Regional Waste Management Company response on 2024 audit and asset retirement obligations
- Invitation to Growing the North 2025 conference (Feb 18-20, 2025)
- Subscriptions include Alberta Counsel, ABmunis, FCM, and River Forecast Centre reports
Community Services Board
The Peace River Community Services Board will meet to discuss unfinished business, including the Non-Profit Emergency Fund policy, and new business, such as the 2025 operating and capital budgets, fee schedule updates, and a board member resignation. The board will also consider deaccessioning items from the Peace River Museum & Archives and plans for Canada Day 2025. The meeting includes reports from various department heads.
- 2025 Operating Budget discussion
- 2025 Capital Budget and 5-Year Capital Plan discussion
- Fee Schedule Updates for 2025
- Peace River Museum & Archives Deaccessioning
- Non-Profit Emergency Fund policy review
Regular Council
Peace River Town Council is meeting to consider several bylaws, including borrowing bylaws for 2025, and to review draft budgets for the upcoming year. They will also discuss appointments, a pilot project report, and other administrative matters. The agenda includes presentations from ATCO Electric and Alberta Transportation.
- Bylaw No. 2164: Line of Credit Borrowing Bylaw for 2025
- Bylaw No. 2165: MasterCard Borrowing Bylaw for 2025
- Bylaw No. 2166: Election Bylaw (first reading)
- Appointments to Peace Regional Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
- Reallocation of $52,500 for Northern and Regional Economic Development Program application
Council Communication Package
This is a communication package for Peace River Town Council's November 22, 2024 meeting, containing incoming correspondence and subscriptions for council's information. Items include an email from Northern Lakes College about its economic value in the region and a letter from the Alberta Medical Association's Section of Rural Medicine about new provincial grant funding for rural health care. The package also includes newsletters and updates from organizations like Alberta Counsel, Alberta Municipalities, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is informational only.
- Northern Lakes College infographic on its economic value in the region
- Letter about $12 million provincial investment in rural health care grants, with expressions of interest due November 30, 2024
- Alberta Counsel newsletter covering Alberta joining the Governors' Coalition for Energy Security
- Subscriptions to newsletters from Alberta Municipalities, BC Hydro, FCM, and others
Peace Regional Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee
The Peace Regional Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee met virtually and approved a motion to purchase 20 $60 gift certificates for local restaurants, to be given to doctors at specified medical clinics and the hospital. The meeting was brief and focused solely on this item.
- Approved Motion-2024-21: buy 20 $60 gift certificates (max $1,200) for doctors at Sunrise Medical Center, Aspen Mile Medical Clinic, and Radiologist/GP Anesthetist at Peace River Hospital
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will consider a variance application for a proposed attached garage at 7309 98 Street, which would exceed the maximum site coverage by 0.84% and reduce the rear yard setback by 1.52 meters. The commission will also review development reports and minutes from the previous meeting.
- Variance application #2024-38 for rear yard setback (6.10m vs required 7.62m) and site coverage (35.84% vs 35% max) at 7309 98 Street
- Approval of minutes from July 23, 2024 meeting
- Development reports including West Hill Development (Lot 10 & 11 Plan 3115HW) and 7701 102 Ave addition
Council Communication Package
This is a communication package for Peace River Town Council, containing incoming and outgoing correspondence, invitations, and subscriptions. Key items include memos from provincial ministers about new privacy legislation (Bills 33 and 34), letters of support for U13 and U18 hockey provincial bids, and an invitation to a municipal law seminar. The package is informational; no decisions are being made at this meeting.
- Memo from Minister of Technology and Innovation re Bill 33 - Protection of Privacy Act
- Memo from Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction re Bill 34 - Access to Information Act
- Letter of support for U13 Hockey Alberta Provincials bid (March 20-23, 2025)
- Letter of support for U18 Hockey Alberta Provincials bid (March 27-30, 2025)
- Invitation to Brownlee LLP Emerging Trends in Municipal Law seminar (Feb 6/13, 2025)
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee is meeting to consider new business items, including a draft policy for the Ambassador Award, a draft NRED grant application, and property tax bylaw proposals for derelict buildings. They will also receive presentations on the Regional Energy Committee and downtown businesses, along with updates on ongoing projects and reports on downtown revitalization and public security.
- Draft Ambassador Award Policy with award cost not exceeding $400
- Draft NRED Grant Application
- Property Tax Bylaw Proposals for Derelict Buildings
- Presentation by Terry Ungarian on Regional Energy Committee
- Presentation by Peter Neufeld on Downtown Area Businesses
Regular Council
Peace River Town Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings and readings for several land-use bylaw amendments, including redistricting Shaftesbury Settlement Lot 38 and adding new uses to industrial districts. Council will also vote on a $41,437 contract buyout with ATCO Electric, a local improvement petition for 91st Street, and a draft 2025 capital budget. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and reports, but the substantive decisions involve zoning changes and financial commitments.
- Public hearing and second/third reading for Bylaw 2162 amending Municipal Development Plan Policy 6.2.1
- Public hearing and second/third reading for Bylaw 2163 adding 'indoor participant recreation services' to M-1 and M-1B districts
- Second reading for Bylaw 2158 redistricting Shaftesbury Settlement Lot 38 from R1-A to Direct Control District
- Third reading for Bylaw 2149 adding 'Automotive Electrical Services' to seven land use districts
- Motion to buy out ATCO Electric contract for $41,437 and negotiate new power agreement for Reservoir 365
Council Communication Package
This is a communication package for the Peace River Town Council meeting, consisting of incoming and outgoing correspondence, invitations, and subscriptions. The items are informational updates from external bodies, including BC Hydro's Site C reservoir filling completion, a follow-up from the Minister of Municipal Affairs, and various newsletters. No decisions or discussions are scheduled; the council is simply receiving these communications.
- BC Hydro update: Site C reservoir filling completed, second generating unit ahead of schedule
- Minister of Municipal Affairs follow-up to AB Munis meeting
- MD of Peace member appointment to Alberta Pond Hockey Board
- Village of Berwyn mayor and deputy mayor appointments
- Subscriptions include Alberta Counsel, AB Munis, FCM, RMA, and STARS newsletters
Community Services Board
The Peace River Community Services Board will discuss the Non-Profit Emergency Fund policy, museum deaccessioning, and the 2025 operating and capital budgets, including fee schedule updates. The agenda also includes routine reports from department heads.
- Non-Profit Emergency Fund policy review
- Peace River Museum & Archives deaccessioning
- 2025 Operating Budget discussion
- 2025 Capital Budget and 5-year plan
- Fee Schedule Updates
Peace Regional Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee
The Peace Regional Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee is holding its regular meeting to discuss healthcare provider updates, the AMA Rural Physician Award, and the election of a new chair. They will also review a financial report and consider hosting a regional conference and a high school skills day.
- Election of Chair
- Update on healthcare providers
- Alberta Medical Association AMA Rural Physician Award
- Joint Regional Bid to Host next RhPAP Conference in Northern Alberta
- Financial Report as of October 28, 2024
Governance and Priorities
The Governance and Priorities Committee will consider a revised Council Remuneration, Travel and Expense Policy, and receive draft 2025 operating budgets for tax-supported and utility-supported services. The agenda also includes presentations from the Rotaract Club and Mackenzie Municipal Services Agency, plus third-quarter departmental reports and a closed session on a rezoning legal opinion.
- Revised Council Remuneration, Travel and Expense Policy with proposed honoraria increases (Mayor to $32,076, Deputy Mayor to $21,966, Councillor to $18,288 per annum)
- Draft 2025 Tax Supported Operating Budget presented for information
- Draft 2025 Utility Supported Operating Budget presented for information
- Mackenzie Municipal Services Agency presentation and new business item
- Closed session on Land Use Bylaw Rezoning Application Legal Opinion (FOIP s. 27)
Council Communication Package
This is a communication package for the Peace River Town Council meeting on November 1, 2024, containing incoming and outgoing correspondence, invitations, and subscriptions. The main items are updates from Alberta Municipalities on provincial decisions affecting property taxes (GIPOT funding) and police funding, plus a letter of support for a feature film grant application. No formal decisions are being made at this meeting; it is for information and discussion.
- Alberta Municipalities requests letters to Premier on GIPOT funding cuts, citing examples like Whitecourt's $267,882 shortfall since 2019
- Alberta Interim Police Advisory Board communique on police funding model and Bill 6 and Bill 11
- Municipal Affairs email on 2026 Local Government Fiscal Framework Capital Allocations
- Grant application letter of support for a feature film in Peace River
- Subscriptions to Alberta Government, ABmunis, FCM, and other newsletters
Council Organizational Meeting
This is the annual organizational meeting where council will appoint a deputy mayor for a one-year term, assign councillors to various boards and committees, and adopt the 2025 regular meeting schedule. The agenda also includes a briefing on council's legislative responsibilities. All items are routine administrative decisions, with no public hearings or major policy changes.
- Appoint deputy mayor for one-year term expiring after 2025 municipal election
- Approve 2024-2025 council appointments to boards and committees (e.g., Municipal Planning Commission, library board, waste management)
- Adopt 2025 regular council and Governance & Priorities Committee meeting schedule, including reduced meetings in July and August
- Receive briefing note on council legislative responsibilities
Regular Council
The Peace River Town Council is holding a regular meeting with no public hearings, bylaws, or unfinished business. They will receive a presentation from the Canadian Mental Health Association on mobile addictions outreach and recovery programs, and discuss a request from the Alberta Pond Hockey Association for a council member to join their board. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and routine reports.
- Presentation by Canadian Mental Health Association on Mobile Addictions Outreach and Recovery College & Wellness Centre
- Request for Decision on Alberta Pond Hockey Association's request for a council member on their board
- Adoption of minutes from October 15, 2024 regular council meeting
- Council event attendance reports from Deputy Mayor Shannon
- Closed session under FOIP s. 24 (Advice from officials)
Council Communication Package
This is a procedural communications package for the Peace River Council meeting. It includes incoming correspondence, notably an invitation from the Peace River Municipal Library & Art Gallery to the Festival of Trees, and a list of subscriptions to various organizations. No decisions or discussions are scheduled; the items are for council's information.
- Invitation from Peace River Municipal Library & Art Gallery to Festival of Trees
- Subscriptions to Alberta Counsel, Alberta Municipalities, BC Hydro, FCM, and others
- Chamber of Commerce notices: Passport to Christmas, Small Business Christmas Party, Davis Award Nominations
Council Communication Package
Council is reviewing a communication package that includes a letter from Maskwa Medical Centre requesting a support letter and financial backing of $1,125,130 (based on $170 per resident) for a team-based healthcare facility. The package also includes routine subscriptions and newsletters from municipal organizations. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for council's information and discussion.
- Maskwa Medical Centre requests $1,125,130 in capital support, payable in instalments 2025-2028
- Request for support letter to Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange for University of Alberta teaching clinic
- Subscriptions: Alberta Municipalities, FCM, Insight into Government, Chamber of Commerce, RMA
Regular Council
The Peace River Town Council is holding its regular meeting on October 15, 2024, to consider several administrative and financial items. These include first readings of two bylaw amendments, approval of a development permit, grants to local organizations, a land lease, vehicle purchases, and repayment of long-term debts. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and a closed session.
- First reading of Bylaw No. 2162 to amend the Municipal Development Plan (policy 6.2.1)
- First reading of Bylaw No. 2163 to add 'indoor participant recreation services' to M-1 and M-1B districts
- Development permit application 2024-46 for a Contractor's Services Business at 9506 94 Street
- Grants totaling $10,500 to local organizations (North Peace Performing Arts Festival Association $2,000, Peace River Art Club $6,000, Peace River Curling Club $2,500)
- Approval to purchase three 2022 Ford F-150s for up to $62,425, funded through MSI/LGFF
Council Communication Package
This is a communication package for Peace River Town Council, containing incoming and outgoing correspondence, invitations, and subscriptions. Key items include a letter from the Minister of Public Safety about a policing study grant, correspondence with the Peace River Boating Association about riverbank maintenance and a letter of support, and a response to Points West Living about social disorder and infrastructure issues. No formal decisions are being made; the package is for council's information.
- Minister of Public Safety letter encourages Town to apply for Indigenous and Municipal Police Transition Grant for a policing study
- Peace River Boating Association requests letter of support for funding and proposes mulching east riverbank from Heart River to North End Boat Launch
- Council directed administration to include riverbank maintenance in 2025 budget discussions
- Town seeking provincial funding for APEX security service, which costs $1M/year
- Town hired a Director of Protective Services to build a Community Peace Officer program
Governance and Priorities
The Peace River Governance and Priorities Committee will review several grant applications, a council remuneration report, and a presentation from Maskwa Medical Center. Council will also discuss the Lions Campground/CN lease, which will move to a closed session, and prepare for the upcoming organizational meeting. The agenda includes routine reports and information items.
- Grants to Organizations: Peace River Curling Club (Curl for a Cause, Oktoberfest), Peace River Art Club, North Peace Performing Arts Festival Association
- Council Remuneration Committee final report and proposed policy revision
- Maskwa Medical Center presentation by Chairman Ken Drysdale and Wayne Drysdale
- Lions Campground/CN Land Lease discussion moved to closed session (FOIP s. 24, 25, 27)
- APEX Security second month report (unaudited, Aug 16-Sep 15, 2024)
Council Communication Package
This is a communication package for the Peace River Town Council meeting on October 4, 2024, containing incoming and outgoing correspondence, invitations, and subscriptions. The most significant item is a letter to the Premier and Minister of Public Safety requesting temporary funding or resources to address public safety concerns, including the cost of APEX security services. The package also includes a letter from the Mighty Peace Pickleball Club about court maintenance and a letter of support for the Boating Association's grant application.
- Letter to Premier Danielle Smith requesting financial or personnel support for public safety, citing 279 remand releases downtown and $250k for three months of APEX security.
- Letter to Minister Mike Ellis requesting reconsideration of temporary funding or resources for public safety.
- Letter from Mighty Peace Pickleball Club requesting maintenance of outdoor pickleball and tennis courts in West Peace.
- Letter of support from the Economic Development Committee for the Peace River Boating Association's grant application for the 2025 World Jet Boat Championships.
- Invitation to the Peace River & County of Northern Lights Fire Department Open House on October 12, 2024.
Community Services Board
The Peace River Community Services Board is meeting to discuss unfinished business, including the Non-Profit Emergency Fund, and new business such as a Poverty Simulation, museum deaccessioning, a Field House operation directive, and air horn use in facilities. The board will also receive reports from various community services departments. The agenda includes a draft policy for the Non-Profit Emergency Fund, which outlines a grant program of up to $5,000 for eligible organizations facing emergencies.
- Non-Profit Emergency Fund policy review (draft, max $5,000 per application)
- Poverty Simulation discussion
- Peace River Museum & Archives deaccessioning
- Field House Operation and Allocation Directive
- Air Horn Use in Facilities
Special Council
Peace River Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider supporting the Regional Energy Committee's application to the Alberta Community Partnership grant program. The grant, up to $200,000, would fund a communications strategy on regional energy development. Council will vote on a motion to support the application, with the County of Northern Lights as lead partner.
- Motion to support Regional Energy Committee's Alberta Community Partnership grant application
- Grant up to $200,000 for communications strategy on energy development
- County of Northern Lights to lead the grant application
- Deadline to apply is October 1, 2024
Council Communication Package
This is a communications package for the Peace River Council meeting, containing incoming and outgoing correspondence, invitations, and subscriptions. The agenda is largely procedural, with no decisions or discussions scheduled. Notable items include an Alberta Health notice about Regional Advisory Council recruitment and various newsletters from municipal organizations.
- Alberta Health Regional Advisory Councils recruitment open until October 11
- Alberta Counsel newsletter with provincial updates (school funding, Green Line, Jasper)
- Alberta Municipalities Friday News and The Weekly
- BC Hydro Construction Bulletin
- Peace River & District Chamber of Commerce newsletter with job fair and survey
Regular Council
Council will close the public hearing on Bylaw No. 2158, which would amend the Land Use Bylaw to allow Wapiti Gravel Suppliers to expand gravel extraction on Shaftesbury Settlement Lot 38 (13404 90 Street). The meeting also includes first reading of the 2025 utility rate bylaw, adoption of a non-standard crosswalk painting policy, setting reserve bids for tax auction properties, and several 2025 franchise fee and salary decisions.
- Public hearing: Bylaw No. 2158 to redistrict Shaftesbury Settlement Lot 38 from R1-A to DIR-C for gravel pit expansion (4.8 ha)
- First reading: Bylaw No. 2161, Utility Rates for 2025
- Set reserve bids for 2024 tax auction properties (e.g., $842,800 for Lot 1-4,10-17, Block 12, Plan 2700BK)
- Retain ATCO Electric franchise fee at 12.5% and ATCO Gas franchise fee at 32% for 2025
- Approve $250,000 from General Capital Reserve for Town Hall renovation planning
Council Communication Package
This is a communication package for the Peace River Town Council meeting. The main item is the 2024 NADC 'What We Heard' report, summarizing stakeholder feedback on economic development challenges and opportunities in northern Alberta. The council is receiving this report as information, not making decisions. Other items include an invitation to a medical program open house and various subscriptions.
- 2024 NADC What We Heard Report
- Northern Alberta Medical Program Community Open House - October 23, 2024
- Alberta Counsel Newsletter Issue 209
- Alberta Municipalities Friday News and The Weekly
- BC Hydro Bulletin
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss ongoing projects including Small Business Week planning, a golf tournament debrief, and reports on downtown revitalization, tourism, and business programs. They will also review the September development report and the first month of the APEX Security pilot program, which has identified downtown issues and interactions with certain individuals.
- Small Business Week planning for October 21-25
- APEX Security month one report (July 15-August 15, 2024)
- September 2024 Development Report with permits for daycare, gas station, and Panago
- Downtown Revitalization update
- Job Fair update
Council Communication Package
This document is a communications package containing incoming and outgoing correspondence for Council review. It includes newsletters, invitations, and updates from provincial and municipal organizations rather than specific legislative proposals for local action.
- Peace River Job Fair scheduled for September 25 at Riverdrive Mall
- Alberta's Q1 fiscal update forecasting a $2.9 billion surplus
- New five-year governance agreement for Legal Aid Alberta effective September 6
- Provincial withdrawal of $1.53 billion in funding for Calgary's Green Line LRT
- Appointment of Daryl Fridhandler and Dr. Kristopher Wells to the Senate
Governance and Priorities
The Governance and Priorities Committee will review and provide feedback on a draft Non-Standard Crosswalk Painting Policy and proposed revisions to the Procedural Bylaw. They will also discuss ATCO franchise fees and receive reports on APEX services and development. The meeting is largely procedural, with no public presentations or closed session.
- Draft Non-Standard Crosswalk Painting Policy for community group requests
- Procedural Bylaw review, including consolidation with Governance & Priorities Committee Bylaw
- ATCO Gas and ATCO Electric annual franchise fee discussion
- APEX Month One Service Report (July 15-August 15, 2024)
- September 2024 Development Report
Council Communication Package
This is a communications package for the Town of Peace River council, containing incoming and outgoing correspondence, invitations, and subscriptions. The main item is a National Police Federation survey on policing in Alberta, which shows strong support for the RCMP and opposition to the proposed Independent Agency Police Service. Council is not making decisions on this agenda; it is receiving information for awareness.
- National Police Federation survey: 77% satisfaction with RCMP in RCMP-served communities, 86% want to retain RCMP with improvements
- Survey: 84% say more pressing priorities than changing local policing structure; 87% want detailed cost/impact accounting before changes
- Letter to 101 Street Residents (outgoing correspondence)
- Subscriptions include Alberta Counsel, AB Munis, BC Hydro, FCM, RMA, Chamber of Commerce newsletters
Regular Council
Council will consider second and third reading of the Council Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 2160, which sets rules for councillor conduct. The agenda also includes several informational briefings and a closed session for items under FOIP exceptions.
- Second and third reading of Council Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 2160
- Briefing on 2024 Northern H.E.A.T. Conference
- Briefing on spring and fall cleanup trends
- Briefing on APEX Security month one report
- Closed session under FOIP sections 17, 24, and 25
Council Communication Package
This is a communication package for the Peace River Town Council meeting, containing incoming and outgoing correspondence, invitations, and subscriptions. Key items include a BC Hydro update on the Site C reservoir filling, a letter to 91 Street property owners about a potential paving upgrade, and a letter of support for a Sagitawa Friendship Society grant. The agenda is largely informational, with no decisions scheduled.
- BC Hydro update: Site C reservoir filling to begin early next week, taking up to four months; Peace River access restricted between Fort St. John and Hudson's Hope until spring 2026
- Letter to 91 Street property owners: invitation to petition for cul-de-sac paving upgrade, estimated cost $300,000, with property levies of $750-$950/metre over 20 years
- Letter of support for Sagitawa Friendship Society's Emergency Response Measures Grant application
- Invitation to Art Hub Annual Art Gala on October 18, 2024, tickets $20
- Subscriptions to Alberta Municipalities, FCM, Insight into Government, Peace River Art Club, Chamber of Commerce, and RMA newsletters
Council Communication Package
This is a procedural communications package for the Town of Peace River Council, containing incoming and outgoing correspondence, invitations, and subscriptions. The only substantive item is a letter from Mayor Elaine Manzer congratulating the Peace River Rotaract Club on the success of the inaugural River Days event. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Letter from Mayor Elaine Manzer congratulating Peace River Rotaract Club on 2024 Rotaract River Days
- Subscriptions to Alberta Counsel, Alberta Municipalities, FCM, and other newsletters
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee will consider increasing previously approved business grant awards to cover permit costs for four businesses, and will discuss a proposal to apply for an NRED grant to fund a retail gap analysis. They will also formally introduce the new Business Retention Specialist, Christopher Cerpnjak, and review reports on downtown revitalization, tourism, and business programs.
- Proposed increases to business grant awards for Holtby Holdings (BGP-24-006), Peace Sign & Graphics (BGP-24-005), Peace Pipe Cannabis Co. (BGP-24-004), and Peace Valley Dental (BGP-24-012) to cover permit costs
- NRED Fall 2024 grant application proposal for a Retail Gap Analysis
- Formal introduction of Business Retention Specialist Christopher Cerpnjak
- Discussion of business grants and their impact on businesses
- Review of business welcome letters sent to new businesses including River Valley Restorations, Empower Energy Corp, and Apex Security
Regular Council
Council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw No. 2158 to redistrict Shaftesbury Settlement Lot 38 (13404 90 Street) from Residential 1-A to Direct Control to allow Wapiti Gravel Suppliers to expand gravel extraction by 4.8 hectares. Council will also consider first reading of a Council Code of Conduct Bylaw, approve negotiations for a 20-year telecommunications tower land lease, and divest land to ATCO Gas for a public utility lot. Several updates and reports are on the agenda for information only.
- Public hearing on Bylaw No. 2158 to redistrict Shaftesbury Settlement Lot 38 for gravel pit expansion
- First reading of Council Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 2160
- Approve negotiating a lease for a telecommunications tower on SE-36-83-22-W5M for up to 20 years
- Divest land to ATCO Gas and Pipelines for a public utility lot
- Letter of support for Sagitawa Friendship Society's Emergency Response Measures Grant for Out of the Cold Shelter
Council Communication Package
This is a communications package for the Town of Peace River council, containing incoming and outgoing correspondence, invitations, and subscriptions. The most notable item is a letter from BC Hydro about the upcoming filling of the Site C reservoir, which will begin in late August and take up to four months. The package also includes a notice about Northern Lakes College's Class 1 MELT truck driver training registration, a business welcome letter, and various newsletters from municipal organizations.
- BC Hydro letter: Site C reservoir filling to start last week of August, taking up to 4 months, with flows within normal operating range
- Northern Lakes College: Class 1 MELT truck driver training registration opens August 13, 2024, with 5 intakes of 4 students each, tuition $9,550
- Business Welcome Letter sent to River Valley Restorations
- Subscriptions: Alberta Municipalities, FCM, Insight into Government, Chamber of Commerce, RMA newsletters
- Insight into Government newsletter includes Q2 fundraising totals for Alberta parties and Lethbridge-West nomination news
Peace Regional Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee
The Peace Regional Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee will meet to receive updates from healthcare staff, discuss the arrival of international nurses and their accommodation, and review a financial report. The agenda also includes planning for a post-secondary event and considering nominations for a rural physician award.
- Update on healthcare staff from Peace River Medical Clinic, Borealis Primary Care Network, RhPAP, and AHS EMS
- Discussion of hospital bed closures
- Post-secondary event scheduled for September 20-22, 2024
- International nurses: timeline of arrival, housing options, and potential volunteers
- Financial report as of July 9, 2024, showing balance of $13,724.69
Council Communication Package
This is a communications package for the Peace River council meeting, containing incoming and outgoing correspondence, an invitation, and subscriptions to newsletters. The only notable item is the postponement of the Woodland Cree First Nation Treaty Days to August 21-23, 2024. No decisions or discussions are scheduled; the agenda is procedural.
- Woodland Cree First Nation Treaty Days postponed to August 21-23 at WCFN Recreation Grounds
- Subscriptions include Alberta Counsel, Alberta Municipalities, FCM, and others
- Invitation to Treaty Days event noted as postponed
Council Communication Package
This is a Council communication package for July 26, 2024, containing incoming and outgoing correspondence and subscriptions. The main item is a letter from the Minister of Municipal Affairs confirming the Town of Peace River's 2024 Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) allocation of $435,604. The package also includes a welcome letter to a new local business and various newsletters from municipal associations.
- 2024 CCBF allocation of $435,604 confirmed for Town of Peace River
- Renewed Canada Community-Building Fund agreement extends to March 31, 2034
- Business welcome letter sent to Apex Security Inc. for opening a Peace River office
- Subscriptions include Alberta Municipalities, FCM, and Chamber of Commerce newsletters
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission is deciding whether to approve Development Permit #2024-27, a change of use from a religious facility to a childcare facility for 63 children at 9420 88 Avenue (Lots 15-17, Block 2, Plan 5617BK). The application includes requests to reduce onsite parking from 8 to 5 stalls, reduce parking stall size from 180 to 162 square feet, and allow phased paving of the parking lot. The commission will also consider adopting the June 25, 2024 minutes.
- Change of use to childcare facility for 63 children and 8 staff at 9420 88 Avenue
- Variance to reduce onsite parking from 8 to 5 stalls
- Variance to reduce parking stall size from 180 to 162 square feet
- Variance to allow phased hard-surfacing of parking lot over up to 3 years
- Conditions include provincial childcare licence and health/fire department approvals
Regular Council
Peace River Town Council will consider directing administration to bring forward a Council Code of Conduct Bylaw with amendments, and approve $2,000 in operational funding for the Regional Energy Committee. They will also receive updates on criminal record check fees, the Peace Regional Pool hot tub, a proposed crosswalk painting policy, and Apex Security, plus hear a presentation from Sagitawa Friendship Society. Several items will be discussed in closed session, including the pool hot tub and a land use bylaw amendment.
- Council Code of Conduct Bylaw - direct administration to bring forward with amendments
- $2,000 payment to Regional Energy Committee for operational funding
- Criminal record check fee update - for information
- Proposed Non-Standard Crosswalk Painting Policy - direct administration to bring forward
- Closed session: Land Use Bylaw No. 1891 Amendment - redistricting Shaftesbury Settlement Lot 38 (gravel pit)
Council Communication Package
This is a communications package for Peace River council, containing incoming and outgoing correspondence, an invitation to Woodland Cree First Nations Treaty Days, and subscriptions to newsletters from Alberta Counsel, Alberta Municipalities, FCM, and others. No decisions or discussions are scheduled; the agenda is purely informational.
- Invitation to Woodland Cree First Nations Treaty Days, August 5-7, 2024
- Subscriptions to Alberta Counsel, AB Municipalities, FCM, Insight into Government, Peace River Art Club, RMA newsletters