At Peace River town councils Oct. 24 meeting, deputy mayor Orren Ford was appointed for a one year term. This occurs usually four times per year. Ford’s term will last until Oct. 2023.

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Many Albertans are having a hard time finding a family doctor. The provincial care deficit has been made worse by the global pandemic. Albertans deserve the right to efficient and well organised healthcare.

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Council was quite supportive of developing revitalisation grant categories during their Oct. 3 meeting, says Alisha Mody, manager of planning and development.

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An operating variance report was recently presented to council at their Sept. 26 meeting. These reports are able to inform council of administration’s progress in approved budgets and their outcomes. Better planning can be carried out through analysis of variances, as well.

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Winter season is fast approaching. Council spoke on the Snow and Ice Management Policy at their Sept. 6 meeting, which was adopted in October of 2020. This policy was reviewed for familiarity and so council can respond to the public’s questions if need be.

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Northern Sunrise County (NSC) has completed an application for a cannabis production facility over four kilometres outside of Peace River.

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A briefing note on the Operating Variance Report was reviewed during town council’s July 25 meeting. This report explains  differences between budgeted and actual money spent.

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Town administration held a public auction in June for several pieces of surplus equipment. At the council’s July 25 meeting, Terry Websdale, Director of Corporate Services for the Town of Peace River, presented the 2022 Public Works Surplus equipment sale results.

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The Town of Peace River recently approved increased budgeting for hypochlorite tank replacements at the Shaftesbury Water Treatment Plant. This is located along the Peace River. One tank is currently leaking sodium hypochlorite. Town officials were unable to be reached for further comment.

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The Town of Peace River recently approved a decision to increase budgeting for hypochlorite tank replacement at the Shaftesbury Water Treatment Plant. Project deferral is an ongoing concern due to rising costs of manufacturing supplies and contractors. The project has been on hold since last year.

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