The council discussed the purchase of a snow wing for Public Works operations using proceeds from a recent fleet auction. The agenda included a decision on membership with the Peace River Area Monitoring Program (PRAMP) to leverage regional environmental data and collaboration. Council also reviewed a proposal to restructure and rename a regional economic development board to include other municipalities. Furthermore, the meeting addressed organizational leadership, specifically considering the reclassification of the Legislative Services Manager position to an Assistant Chief Administrative Officer role, and reviewed a detailed RCMP policing report covering crime statistics and human resources.
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Peace River Town Council Governance and Priorities Committee Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting
The committee reviewed proposed updates to the Grants to Organizations Policy, including adjustments to intake periods. Additional discussion items included an update on the Wayfinding Project, the results of the auction of tangible capital assets, residential development incentive options, and a proposed amendment to the staffing structure regarding the Assistant CAO position. The committee also received reports on protective services, development, and capital projects, and prepared for a closed session regarding the MMSA Level of Service Report and regional intermunicipal collaboration framework negotiations.
Aug 10, 2026·Board meeting
Town Council Council Meeting
The council discussed the emergency appointment of members to the Peace Regional Subdivision and Development Appeal Board to ensure quorum for upcoming appeals. There was a report on the outcome of the 2026 tax auction, with a discussion on developing more aggressive strategies for handling delinquent properties, including potential remediation and social media campaigns. Additionally, an update was provided on the political activity directive regarding the use of town facilities to maintain neutrality, and the council reviewed the appointment process for vacancies on the Community Services Board.
Jul 13, 2026·Board meeting
Town of Peace River Regular Council Regular Council Meeting Minutes
The council meeting covered several business items, including a staff presentation on municipal energy management and the rescission of the Substance Abuse Policy. Key actions included directing administration to advocate for legislative amendments allowing CPOs to carry Conductive Energy Weapons, accepting updates on 2026 capital projects, economic development initiatives, and the Peace Regional Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee. Council also approved a residential municipal property tax incentive for a new single-family dwelling and authorized the drafting of a related development incentive bylaw. A closed session was held to discuss CAO recruitment, MMSA, an offer to purchase municipal property, a check-in with the Interim CAO, and strategic planning.
