Over 45 jobs will be created in the Peace region as a result of provincial investments into infrastructure, according to an announcement last week.

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The northern region of Alberta will see new lab equipment coming to hospitals.

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The Town of Peace River has issued an order requiring a cleanup of the old Forestry site after its buildings were labelled “a danger to the public” following a fire last spring.

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Town council members met electronically for the June 22 council meeting. Councillor Ford was unable to attend due to family medical obligations. Council was informed about Bylaw 2073, which describes proposed reduced rates that would be applied at the Baytex Energy Centre and were presented with a briefing note on a new pilot project.

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Operations at Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. had remained the same throughout the pandemic with a few changes to ensure that the health and wellness of the staff was maintained.

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Information regarding a secondary stage housing structure, an extension of the women’s shelter, was discussed in great detail at the town council meeting on June 8.

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Town council was given an informational presentation on responsible waste management at the governance and priorities meeting on June 1.

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The Town of Peace River has opened some previously closed public areas as of May 15 due to the Government of Alberta lifting some COVID-19 restrictions a day earlier.

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Town council discussed the plan to reopen the town office to the public and passed a motion to purchase additional storage for the Peace River Museum during its May 11 meeting.

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