A small group of people in Peace River braved a rain storm to join a nation-wide protest to demand that the CBC host a federal leaders’ debate on climate change.
“Change the Debate” events were held across the country during the evening news on July 17.

Peace River’s only daycare is preparing for a possible increase in fees next spring now that a popular $25 per day childcare pilot program is under review by the new UCP government.

The Town of Peace River is asking residents to submit ideas about what to put in a time capsule that will be sealed later this year as part of Peace River’s Centennial Celebrations.
The time capsule will be opened in 50 years during the Town’s sesquicentennial year in 2069.

Local pharmacist Tony Nickonchuk of Peace River committed to cycling 100km each day for three days through the Canadian Rockies as part of the Tour for Kids Alberta fundraiser.

The Seventh Day Adventist Church on 98 Ave in Peace River and a house next to it burned down in the early hours of July 3.

The fire department got the call at about 3 a.m. and both buildings were on fire by the time firefighters responded.