History was made on Monday as Grande Prairie City Counsel selected colleague Jackie Clayton as interim mayor until October, replacing former mayor Bill Given.

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The Town of Peace River council members were presented with a request for decision regarding the boulevard tree policy. Council had also received a briefing note regarding expanding the temporary outdoor patio and retail space pilot project into 2021.

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The municipality will offer voluntary buyouts to Ptarmigan Court residents, continue flood mitigation in Waterways, and offer funding for flood-proofing solutions to Draper residents on a case-by-case basis.

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During the Town of Peace River Governance and Priorities meeting that took place on Dec. 7,  council received a letter from a community member regarding flooding from Pat’s Creek.

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On Dec. 7, the Town of Peace River finalized the transfer of the Peace River Regional Airport to the Peace River Regional Airport Association. This not-for-profit will take over ownership officially on Dec. 15. The airport will be operated by people local to the Peace River Region.

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To reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, the Town of Peace River council members continue to offer their meetings electronically. In respect of this, the Nov. 23 meeting did not have space for members of the public to attend but were able to view and listen in on a link provided on the Town of Peace River’s website.

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Misery Mountain Ski area will run a ski season this year almost identical to previous seasons but will have some COVID-19 regulations.

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A new three-lane bridge has opened in Peace River to help ease congestion for residents and industry, the Government of Alberta announced Monday.

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