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The buy out will cost $41,347, allowing for renegotiations towards reduced minimum power use and rate change. The buy out allows ATCO to recover hardware costs.
2024-11-18 17:00
Classes started last week at the new temporary school on the St. Thomas More grounds in Fairview.
2024-11-14 17:00
“I think there’s a lot of need in the community, and if we can help, what we want to do is bring in some mental wellness programs, and some housing that is affordable,” said Randy Arsenault.
2024-11-07 17:00
A structure fire on Oct. 30 left Peace River apartment residents evacuating to Baytex Energy Centre.
2024-10-31 06:43
Over the last couple of years, the Town’s cash position has improved to a point where it can repay select higher-interest debt.
2024-10-21 04:48
The suspect is described as being male, having a medium to light complexion, clean shaven, medium build, having a tattoo on right hand, and wearing a blue hat, fanny pack, backpack, grey sweater, black pants, white shoes and earrings.
2024-10-17 07:20
ConocoPhillips Canada and NAIT have agreed to a ten year research partnership, and they also plan to expand facilities with funding coming from various streams.
2024-10-07 07:10
Program policies are important in determining the who, what, whys, wheres, whens, and hows, providing administration with guidance and rationale for approving or declining requests.
2024-09-13 05:37
Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides announced $215 million for school divisions across Alberta on July 23.
2024-08-29 03:15
This pilot project is a testament to our dedication to improving public safety and supporting our downtown core," said mayor Elaine Manzer.
2024-08-23 08:09
"The new town hall building will substantially increase our capacity to function as a government and will be fully accessible to the public and staff."
2024-07-31 07:32
If you have information on the incident, contact Peace Regional RCMP at (780) 624-6611 or local police.
2024-07-18 04:45
If you have information on the incident, contact Peace Regional RCMP at (780) 624-6611 or local police.
2024-07-18 04:45
Please Bring Me Home is a non-profit run by volunteers that has closed over 30 cases in nine years, bringing closure to families and friends who have lost loved ones. They’ve also located missing people alive.
2024-07-02 03:15
“I look forward to continuing to work alongside the dedicated staff, talented students, families and community members at Glenmary School.”
2024-06-13 05:35
“We had amazing support,” said Carol Van Slyke, chair of the shelter’s board, talking about local governments stepping up quickly to address the mould discovery.
2024-06-05 06:28
“People are in need. They have nowhere to go, bills are too expensive. Two income houses are not making it anymore because their incomes are going towards bills, they have nothing left for food," said Laforest.
2024-05-28 03:25
“The cultural diversity of Division community members is a strength. The Board recognizes that respect for diverse cultural perspectives, traditions, languages, beliefs and values enriches the learning and working environment for everyone and is important to well-being and personal growth."
2024-05-21 06:01
"A few firefighters suffered minor injuries, but no other injuries have been reported."
2024-05-14 06:38
"A few firefighters suffered minor injuries, but no other injuries have been reported."
2024-05-14 06:38
Due to continued dry conditions, the fire restriction for the Town of Peace River has been upgraded to a fire ban.
2024-04-25 08:49
Full operations began on Apr. 4, and they can now accept clients into the shelter.
2024-04-22 09:06
Water conservation throughout the community will be crucial if there’s issues with the treatment plant or trouble giving out water.
2024-04-08 03:39
Police received a call about a threat related to firearms.
2024-03-13 11:22
Police received a call about a threat related to firearms.
2024-03-13 11:22
"We are greatly appreciative of the support we received from all levels of government and our community."
2024-03-06 17:00
“There were not as many Native roles as there are now out there, but it was starting to happen and casting directors were starting to be more conscious about casting more authentically in those roles."
2024-02-15 17:00
“If we don’t receive any help from your municipality, we will have no choice but to shut down services for the town of Peace River as we will no longer be able to afford services."
2024-02-07 17:00
Most of the playground at the school has been taken down due to age deterioration.
2024-01-16 17:00
The stolen truck is described as a white 2012 GMC Sierra with an extended cab and a custom picker deck.
2024-01-15 17:00
The stolen truck is described as a white 2012 GMC Sierra with an extended cab and a custom picker deck.
2024-01-15 17:00
Holy Family Catholic Regional Division (HFCRD) and the Peace River School Division (PRSD) are working together to create application criteria and disbursement.
2024-01-09 17:00
Although he came from a wealthy family, it was the lack of finances, coupled with his lack of salesmanship, that hampered his aviation business from getting off the ground.
2023-12-27 17:00
An estimated $260,000 is required to complete renovations and remove mould, along with an additional $120,000 for potential furnace replacements.
2023-12-19 17:00
It took a while, for intent to come to fruition. Many time-consuming factors were involved – COVID intrusion; proposal submissions; proposal research; presentation findings to residents to decide which of the many proposal ideas would be best suited to the situation.
2023-12-17 17:00
Residential customers can expect an average increase of $8.21 a month, and small commercial customers can expect an average of $17.82.
2023-12-11 17:00
Once again, plans were compromised by weather, mechanical issues, and hypothermic effect on Hinderks. Nevertheless, the journey continued.
2023-12-10 17:00
“This non-profit organisation strives to enrich the lives of Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals in the Peace River region.”
2023-12-04 17:00
Once the pilots gingerly pried themselves from the confines of the Spirit of Edmonton’s cockpits, they slowly made their way to welcoming warmth of Northern Air Charter hangar, thanks to owner Rob King.
2023-12-03 17:00
Alternate accommodations for the families in residence were found immediately and families were relocated as quickly as possible.
2023-12-03 17:00
“Art Dawson’s past caught up to him in Peace River”. What thought must have crossed readers’ minds about the past of newly hired fire chief? Interesting, no doubt.
2023-11-26 17:00
While waiting for government approval on some aspects of terminal construction, other aspects of airport operation required attention – had for quite a while. In this case, an airport fire chief.
2023-11-21 17:00
This could have major ramifications, Kondro adds. If someone’s borrowing against their mortgage, and if shortly thereafter has to sell due to job loss, the situation only gets worse if their assessment value is false.
2023-11-15 17:00
Employee concerns seemed to be falling on MOT’s deaf ears. Although, according to airfield employees, the MOT’s position, when it has responded, is to question reason for complaints and urgings to upgrade “old” building, when a new one is on the horizon.
2023-11-13 17:00
January 1966, DOT responded to town’s letter seeking financial assistance for additional facilities and requested a meeting regarding development of private lots and an access strip.
2023-11-06 17:00
“It wasn’t until the mid‑1990s that Native veterans and families were authorised to lay wreathes or have their own formed guards at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Remembrance Day.”
2023-11-06 17:00
Twenty-two years after the crash, the newly formed Aerospace Museum of Calgary found the Barkley-Grow CF-BLV still existed, albeit in a non-functioning condition. It was interested.
2023-10-31 08:53
An open house is set for Nov. 8 at the Baytex Energy Center from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm. Attendees can learn about the town’s draft active transportation network, and are also able to give input.
2023-10-25 04:52
Town council considered future development as the site was on what would be the west route of electric power line, allowing field to be flood lit, when night service required.
2023-10-23 03:37
Through consistent community engagement, says Channing MacDonald, library director, the library can determine what barriers they are able to address.
2023-10-16 08:18
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