Community Description
Peace River is a town in Northwestern Alberta, Canada. It is located on the Peace River at its confluence with the Smoky River and Heart River. It is located 486 kilometres (302 mi) northwest of Edmonton, Alberta and 198 kilometres (123 mi) northeast of Grande Prairie, Alberta, along Highway 2.
The principal industries in the area are agriculture, forestry, and oil and gas, while a pulp mill is also nearby (the DMI mill).
Community Links
Alberta Tourism
Alberta Forest Products Association
Town of Peace River
Peace River Chamber of Commerce
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