Peace River public meetings in 2025
24 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Communications Package
This communications package contains incoming correspondence and subscriptions for council review. No decisions were made, as the document consists of reports, letters, and newsletters.
- Resident Neil Slabbert's complaint regarding snow removal priority protocol near Glenmary and T.A. Norris schools
- ABmunis statement on the Renewed Police Funding Model
- Meeting request from Sagitawa Friendship Society and Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council
- Letter from the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Honourable Ric McIver
- River Ice Observation Report No. 06 from the River Forecast Centre
Regular Council
Council will discuss the adoption of the 2026 Capital Budget and the 2026-2030 Capital Plan. The meeting includes decisions on utility and fee bylaws for 2026 and a report from the Peace River RCMP.
- Bylaw No. 2185: Utility Rates Bylaw for 2026
- Bylaw No. 2186: Fees & Charges Bylaw for 2026
- 2026 Capital Budget adoption
- 2026-2030 Capital Plan adoption
- Proposed maintenance of current Seniors’ rate fee structure for Baytex Energy Centre walking track
Council Communications Package
This meeting consists of a communications package containing incoming and outgoing correspondence, invitations, and various subscriptions. The document provides information on regional labor market trends and government updates rather than legislative decisions.
- Correspondence from MP Jenny Kwan regarding Bill C-233
- Letter to the Minister of Advanced Education regarding Northwestern Polytechnic
- Letter to Sagitawa Friendship Society regarding a TERM Grant Request
- Regional Employer Supports LMI Bulletin reporting education job spikes in Peace River
- River Ice Observation Reports No. 04 and No. 05
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee will adopt the agenda and minutes, then discuss unfinished business items including the draft Economic Development Workplan for 2026 and the Economic Development webpage. New business includes setting the 2026 meeting schedule, updating the Business Grant Program policy, and considering a nomination for the EDC Ambassador Award for the 2026 Davis Awards. The meeting also includes reports on ongoing projects and a labour market update from the Government of Alberta.
- Draft Economic Development Workplan for 2026 (review)
- Economic Development webpage launch discussion
- EDC 2026 meeting schedule proposal
- Business Grant Program policy update
- Nomination for EDC Ambassador Award for 2026 Davis Awards
Regular Council
The council will consider several routine matters, including second readings of the 2026 Utility Rates Bylaw and first and second readings of the 2026 Fees & Charges Bylaw. It will vote on a non‑standard lease for the Peace River Seniors’ Club Drop‑in Centre, and adopt the 2026 Interim Operating Budget, which is set at 50 % of the approved 2025 operating budget. The draft 2026 Capital Budget and the 2026‑2030 Capital Plan will be sent back to council for further review. A closed‑session will address a landowner property concern and a business‑interest matter.
- Bylaw No. 2185, Utility Rates Bylaw for 2026 – second reading
- Bylaw No. 2186, Fees & Charges Bylaw for 2026 – first and second readings
- Non‑standard lease with Peace River Seniors’ Club for Seniors' Drop‑in Centre, town to pay water utility expenses
- Adoption of 2026 Interim Operating Budget (based on 50 % of 2025 budget)
- Draft 2026 Capital Budget and 2026‑2030 Capital Plan returned for further consideration
Council Communication Package
The Peace River Town Council will review incoming correspondence, including two River Ice Observation Reports (No. 02 and No. 03) that detail the advancing ice front on the Peace River. Other items include a Children and Family Services letter extending FRN grant agreements to June 30 2026, a National Police Federation notice, an RCMP estimated retro‑pay letter, and a Sagitawa Friendship Society TERM funding decision. The agenda contains outgoing correspondence honoring Carolyn Kolebaba and several community invitations and subscription updates. No formal decisions are listed; the package is informational.
- River Ice Observation Report No. 02 – ice front at km 700 downstream of Tompkins Landing (Nov 27 2025)
- River Ice Observation Report No. 03 – ice front at km 604 between Carcajou and Notikewin River (Dec 1 2025)
- Children and Family Services letter extending FRN agreements for three months to June 30 2026
- RCMP estimated retro‑pay letter for members (no dollar amount specified)
- Sagitawa Friendship Society letter regarding TERM funding decision
Governance and Priorities
The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss a formal lease agreement for the Town-owned Seniors' Drop-in Centre. Council must decide if the Town will continue to cover water expenses, which have averaged $7,000 per year, as this deviates from standard lease policy.
- Seniors' Drop-in Centre lease agreement and decision on $7,000 average annual water cost
- Bulk Water Truck Fill Station update
- Reservoir 365 Power Supply Contract update
- Destination Development Association Community Assessment report
- November 2025 Protective Services (CPO) Monthly Call Volume Report
Council Communication Package
This communication package contains incoming and outgoing correspondence, invitations, and subscriptions for council review. No decisions were made as the document is a collection of informational materials and letters.
- Alberta Municipalities' 'Property Taxes Reimagined' project regarding community funding
- Letter to Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors regarding Project 744
- Letter to Sagitawa Friendship Society regarding TERM Grant Second Request
- Northern Sunrise County letter to MLA Williams regarding Invest Alberta visit cancellations
- Invitation to Alberta Energy webinar on Nuclear Energy in Alberta (December 2, 2025)
Peace Regional Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee
The Peace Regional Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee voted on Motion‑2025‑32. The motion approved the purchase of twenty‑three $60 restaurant gift certificates for doctors at Sunrise Medical Center, Aspen Mile Medical Clinic, the radiologist and GP anesthetist at Peace River Hospital, totaling $1,380. No other business was taken.
- Approve purchase of 23 $60 restaurant gift certificates for doctors (total $1,380)
Regular Council
The Peace River Town Council will vote on three borrowing bylaws for 2026 (Line of Credit, MasterCard, and Utility Rates) and adopt a $115,000 matching fund for the Northern and Regional Economic Development Program. The meeting also includes the resignation of a library board member, several appointments to regional boards and committees, and the adoption of a Business Recognition Policy.
- Bylaw No. 2183 – Line of Credit Borrowing Bylaw for 2026 (first, second, and third readings)
- Bylaw No. 2184 – MasterCard Borrowing Bylaw for 2026 (first, second, and third readings)
- Bylaw No. 2185 – Utility Rates Bylaw for 2026 (first reading)
- Allocation of $115,000 from tax‑supported operating funds as matching funds for the Northern and Regional Economic Development Program grant application
- Adoption of the Business Recognition Policy
Council Communication Package
At the November 21, 2025 meeting, Peace River Town Council considered a request from the Sagitawa Friendship Society for a municipal letter of support for its Temporary Emergency Response Measures (TERM) grant application. After discussion in both open and closed sessions, the council voted to defeat the motion, meaning no letter of support will be issued. The agenda also included routine incoming and outgoing correspondence and subscription materials.
- Defeated motion to provide a letter of support for Sagitawa Friendship Society's TERM grant application
Community Services Board
The Community Services Board will consider the 2026 budget fee schedule, including a request regarding free track use for Super Seniors. It will also review options to change ball diamond rental fees from per‑team to hourly rates. Additional items include directives for the Peace River Museum & Archives and a Memorial Tree Program.
- Super Seniors Request – proposal on free track use for seniors
- Ball Diamond Fees – options to keep current rates with 2% increase or shift to hourly rates
- 2026 Fees & Charges – overall fee schedule adjustments
- Peace River Museum & Archives Directives – arrangement, description, collections, conservation, loans
- Memorial Tree Program – discussion
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission meeting on November 18, 2025 will review Development Permit Application #2025-37. The application seeks a discretionary change of use to an indoor gym/fitness facility at 9510 91 Avenue (Lot 27‑29, Block 11, Plan 6242AX) in the Industrial 1 district. The commission will decide whether to approve the change of use under the town’s land‑use bylaw. Routine agenda items include adoption of the agenda, approval of minutes, and a development report.
- Development Permit Application #2025-37 – change of use to indoor gym/fitness at 9510 91 Avenue (Lot 27‑29, Block 11, Plan 6242AX)
- Adoption of agenda
- Approval of minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting
- Presentation of the April and May 2025 Development Report
Regular Council
The Peace River Town Council will adopt its agenda and minutes, then give first, second, and third readings to Bylaw No. 2179, which amends meeting procedures to appoint a Deputy Mayor. Council will direct administration to amend the Business Recognition Policy and will table the Sagitawa Friendship Society’s request for a letter of support until a closed‑session item. A briefing on a new residential solid waste service provider will be accepted for information, and reports from CAO, mental‑health task force, and RCMP advisory committee will be accepted for information.
- Bylaw No. 2179 – Meeting Procedures Bylaw Amendment – Deputy Mayor Appointment (first, second, third reading)
- Business Recognition Policy – direction to amend and return for formal adoption
- Sagitawa Friendship Society – request for letter of support (tabled to closed session)
- New Residential Solid Waste Service Provider – briefing note accepted for information
- Closed session under ATI Act for Sagitawa Friendship Society letter of support
Council Communication Package
The Council is reviewing a communications package containing incoming correspondence and subscriptions. Key items include funding requests for regional medical facilities and notifications regarding a polytechnic campus closure.
- Funding request from Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation for Ken Sargent House (suggested $35,000 contribution)
- Letters of support for Maskwa Medical Center funding from Saddle Hills County, Village of Donnelly, and other municipalities
- Notifications regarding the closure of the Northwestern Polytechnic Fairview Campus
- Returning Officer Report for the Alberta Municipalities Board of Directors 2025 Elections
- Correspondence from the Village of Girouxville regarding unpaid oil and gas taxes
Peace Regional Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee
The Peace Regional Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee will adopt Bylaw #2181, creating the committee and repealing its Terms of Reference. It will also appoint a chair, introduce new members, and discuss operational items such as welcome baskets, gift cards, and a potential family‑medicine physician site visit. Additional topics include planning for a high‑school skills day, the 2026 RhPAP Rural Conference, and confirming the annual $2,000 allocation from five municipalities.
- Adoption of PRHARC Bylaw #2181 and repeal of Terms of Reference
- Formal appointment of chair and new member introductions
- General operations: welcome baskets, gift cards, and annual thank‑you events
- Potential site visit by family medicine physician (S. Smith, Physician Resource Planner)
- Annual $2,000 allocation from Village of Nampa, Northern Sunrise County, MD Peace 135, County of Northern Lights, and Town of Peace River
Organizational Meeting
Peace River Town Council will adopt the 2026 regular meeting calendar and confirm the 2025-2026 Deputy Mayor rotation schedule. The body will also discuss and vote on Council appointments to various boards and committees.
- Adoption of 2026 Regular Council Meeting Schedule
- Confirmation of 2025-2026 Deputy Mayor Rotation Schedule
- Council appointments to Boards and Committees
- Meeting Procedures Bylaw No. 2174
- Governance & Priorities Committee Meeting Schedule
Governance and Priorities
The Governance and Priorities Committee will discuss funding for highway upgrades and potential changes to how the deputy mayor is selected. The meeting also includes the review of several third-quarter departmental reports.
- Proposed $450,000 from operating reserve for Highway 743 overlay projects
- Proposed amendment to Meeting Procedures Bylaw No. 2174 regarding deputy mayor selection
- Review of Council Boards and Committees Listing
- 2025 Third Quarter Reports for Community Services, Infrastructure & Development, Corporate Services, and Protective Services
Economic Development Committee
The Peace River Economic Development Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, receive updates on several ongoing projects, and consider new business items such as the launch of an Economic Development webpage. The meeting will include a closed‑session review and deliberation of awards for Business Grant Program Intake Three. Additional discussion items cover project updates, a tax‑incentive bylaw update, and a wayfinding project update.
- Closed‑session review and deliberation of awards for Business Grant Program Intake Three
- Economic Development Webpage Launch
- Yolo Nomads project update
- Update on the Tax Incentive Bylaw
- Wayfinding Project Update
Regular Council
Peace River Town Council will review grant applications for four local organizations and a revised Master Services Agreement with Peace Library Systems. The meeting includes briefing notes on traffic safety, encampments, and riverbank maintenance.
- Grants to Organizations 2025 Third Intake for Peace River Art Club, Miserable Miles, Northern Lites Speed Skating Club, and Town of Peace River Library
- Authorization of revised Master Services Agreement with Peace Library Systems
- Request to rescind three motions from December 6, 2021, January 24, 2022, and April 11, 2023
- Request for a meeting with the Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors
- Closed session regarding Sagitawa Out-of-Cold Shelter Provincial Funding
Council Communication Package
At the October 3, 2025 meeting, Peace River Town Council will review a letter from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers asking the municipality to adopt a resolution. The council may decide whether to formally demand an immediate halt to federal postal service cuts and to submit input to the upcoming mandate review. The agenda also includes an invitation to the Peace River Fire Department Open House on October 11 and routine subscription updates.
- Review of CUPW letter from Jan Simpson requesting a municipal resolution to stop Canada Post cuts
- Potential adoption of a resolution demanding an immediate halt to the cuts and a public review process
- Invitation to Peace River Fire Department Open House & Pancake Breakfast on October 11, 2025 at Fire Hall #1, 10018 100 Ave
- Incoming correspondence from Canadian Union of Postal Workers (email dated October 2, 2025)
- Subscription updates from Alberta Counsel, Alberta Municipalities, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Community Futures Peace Country, and Peace River & District Chamber of Commerce
Council Communication Package
The council will review several pieces of incoming correspondence, including a request from the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation for capital support for the Ken Sargent House project. They will also consider a letter from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers asking the council to pass a resolution to delay the federal Canada Post mandate review. Additional items include a tax allocation request from PRHARC for $2,000 and a notice of unpaid oil and gas taxes from the Town of Falher.
- Request for capital support for the 21‑suite Ken Sargent House (goal $35,000)
- CUPW email urging a council resolution to delay the Canada Post mandate review
- Town of Falher letter regarding unpaid oil & gas taxes
- Town of Peace River letter requesting a $2,000 PRHARC allocation
- Alberta Municipalities notice of the 2025 Annual General Meeting
Community Services Board
The Community Services Board will review a 5-Year Capital Budget Plan and a Meeting Procedures Bylaw. The board is also seeking feedback on whether to add political activity restrictions to the Rental Cancellation Directive.
- 5-Year Capital Budget Plan
- Meeting Procedures Bylaw
- Peace River Museum and Archives Archival Acquisitions Directive
- Peace River Museum and Archives Artifact Acquisitions Directive
- Rental Cancellation Directive (political activity revisions)
Regular Council
The Town of Peace River Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, give second and third readings to Bylaw No. 2178 (Land Use Bylaw), and appoint members to the municipal library board. It will also approve a $46,856.48 write‑off of uncollectible receivables, adopt the 2026‑2029 operating plan, and accept the 2025 capital projects update for information.
- Approve write‑off of uncollectible receivables in the amount of $46,856.48
- Second and third reading of Bylaw No. 2178, Land Use Bylaw (amended)
- Appoint Jason Schofield and reappoint Jen Willox and Dianne Lavoie to the Library Board for three‑year terms
- Approve the 2026‑2029 Operating Plan as presented
- Accept the 2025 Capital Projects Update for information