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Crews are planned to continue snow removal in the South End tomorrow (Monday, Dec. 22).

With the heavy snowfall, please remember to check and clear snow and ice from around your home’s vents and exhaust pipes, including furnace, fireplace, and dryer vents.

We know this ongoing snowfall has been tough on everyone, and it really is an all-hands-on-deck situation. Our crews are working at maximum capacity to manage the snow, and community help makes a big difference during conditions like this.

The Peace River and County of Northern Lights Fire Departments held their Annual Awards Night on December 6th in Peace River.

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas has issued a River Ice Advisory for the Peace River from the Hwy 986 Bridge to the Town of Peace River.

Crews are planned to continue snow removal in Saddleback Friday, Dec. 19, progressing into the South End as conditions allow.

Snow removal and clearing will continue overnight and into the weekend, with crews focused on the South End.

Evidently Peace River cares about its senior population, because our Adopt-a-Grandparent program saw its highest support ever this year!

For residents who recently signed up for the Monthly Tax Payment Plan, your payments will begin being automatically withdrawn starting January 2026. Also, please note that unpaid taxes by the end of the calendar year face an 18% penalty.

Snow Angels is a community-based program facilitated by Peace River FCSS. Residents who need assistance can place a Snow Angels sign on their lawn, and when it snows, volunteers can step in to help out when they’re able.

Crews will be continuing to focus on clearing and removing snow in Saddleback tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 18).

A junior Peace River firefighter put the skills he had learned at the Fire Department into action and saved the life of a woman who was choking at a local restaurant.

Key decisions and updates from our latest meeting (and the last of 2025).

Crews are headed to Saddleback while mopping up some areas in the North End for Wednesday, Dec. 17.

Following the weekend snowfall, crews were focusing today on maintaining Priority 1 routes while continuing scheduled work in the North End, progressing through remaining sections.

Read the agenda ahead of our next meeting.

The key decisions and highlights from our latest meeting.

Snow removal will be taking place on 103 Street in the South End early Saturday, Dec. 13.

Environment Canada has issued a cold weather warning for the Peace River area, with temperatures dropping into the -30s tonight.

See the latest on our operations and what's next as we tackle this winter storm.