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Peace River, Alberta
[click] Read the Resource Team Report 1986 Articles & NewsPeace River - 1985: (pop. 5,907) In the town's recent Economic
Development Group survey patrons awarded highest kudos to the friendliness
and individual service provided by downtown Peace River merchants.
One challenge here: promotion techniques must be improved if the
town expects to increase its share of tourist dollars. Co-ordinator:
BIaine Alexander, P.O, Box 1499, Peace River, Alta., T0H 2X0, (403)
624-4L66. Main Street Newsletter Sept/Oct. 1985, Vol.1, No.4 Peace River -1985: Here's a vision of Christmas past. Three years ago the Main Street Canada demonstration town of Fort Macleod organized a successful Santa Claus parade. Now another Alberta community has taken up the theme: at press time, merchants in Peace River bring old St. Nick to town. He'll arrive via the North Alberta Rail Co. station, a local landmark that will be decked out in Christmas lights. The parade, which will move through downtown, launches five weeks of Christmas promotions. Main Street Newsletter Sept/Oct. 1985, Vol.1, No.5. Peace River 1986-02 - Alberta (5907 hab.): Situé un peu plus au nord que Grande Prairie, cette ville peut se targuer d'être accueillante et d'offrir de bons services. L'actuel défi réside dans l'amélioration de sa promotion afin de profiter davantage des retombées économiques du tourisme. Coord. : Blaine Alexander, c.p. 1199, Peace River, Alberta, TOH 2X0; (403) 624-4166. Rues principales, Nouvelles mars/avril 1986, No.2. Peace River - 1987: Main Street coordinator Blaine Alexander has resigned his position to become manager of the Edmonton Economic Development Authority. A new coordinator is being sought. In other Peace River news, plans are now afoot for a spring trade show. The town has also prepared a proposal to the Northern Development Council for a downtown revitalization symposium to be held here in June. Main Street Canada Newsletter Mar/Apr 1987 Vol.3, No.2 Peace River - 1987: A change here. Blaine Alexander has resigned his Main Street coordinator's position to become manager of the Edmonton Economic Development Authority. A new coordinator has been hired. Main Street Canada Newsletter, May/June 1987 Vol.3, No.3 Peace River - 1987: This community also has a new Main Street co-ordinator. She is Joan Goldhawk who, after graduating from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (majoring in marketing and sales) worked in the Strathcona County economic development department. Joan reports plenty of activities underway in Peace River. Among them: River Day, which features the last leg of the world championship jet boat races. Also in the works: sidewalk improvements on 100th Street feature new light standards, sidewalks, kiosks, benches, and trees. Welcome, Joan. Main Street Canada Newsletter, July/Aug 1987, Vol.3, No.4 Peace River - 1987: Joan Goldhawk says the local Jaywalker Jamboree
was also a success. People took the opening ceremony (sawing through
a two by four) in stride. Main Street Canada Newsletter, 1987, Vol.3,
No.6 Peace River - 1988: "Our community hosted a Development Issues
Forum in late November. There were about 75 participants including
developers, town council members, builders, engineers, downtown
co-ordinators, and representatives from Calgary, Red Deer, Edmonton,
and Grande Prairie. Among matters discussed were barriers to developing
a community. This is a topic of particular interest here since we
are focusing on funding sources, development costs, and a housing
shortage caused by the development of a new plant." Joan Goldhawk.
Main Street CIRCUIT Rues principales, Dec./Jan. 1988-89 Peace River -1988: Joan Goldhawk tells us that the Japanese firm
Daishowa is completing the feasibility stage for opening a new pulp
mill. The Croft Pulp Mill will employ 1,300 during its construction
peak and, once opened, up to 250 employees. Details should be finalized
in February. Main Street Canada Newsletter, 1988, Vol.4, No.6
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Jim Mountain (left) Main Street Canada Regional Co-ordinator for the Western Region and Blane Alexander (right) Peace-River Main Street Co-ordinator. 1986
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