Emily Plihal
Local Journalism
Initiative Report
At its regular meeting on March 10, Peace River town council was informed of requirements of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) to proceed with selling town land.
“This property falls under 79(1) of the MGA which states that if a municipality proposes to transfer or grant an estate or interest in land for less than its market value, or a public part or recreation on exhibition grounds, that the proposal must be advertised to provide the community with notice and an opportunity to petition the disposal of the property,” explains Mayor Elaine Manzer.
“We will run the advertisement for two consecutive weeks. The posting was put on social media and the town office on March 6.”
Manzer explains the location was previously used as Lions Campground, but the group that leased the land from the Town is no longer an active non-profit society and the Town ended the lease agreement.
“The Town-owned portion of the land is in a Direct Control District and the council has indicated they would like the area to remain a campground,” says Manzer of the site.
“The Town will consider proposals that come in and hopefully, be able to make a decision once due diligence has been done.”
The land location is 8700-100 Ave, and Manzer says the Town is hoping to see the area used in a similar capacity (campground) to what it was previously used.
“The Town would like to see the area used and continue to draw visitors to town,” she says.
“Hopefully, visitors will use the site and other amenities in our town and region.”
Manzer says advertisements for the land are on the Town’s social media sites, in local newspapers, and posted at Town Office.
“The proposals will include proposed prices they are willing to pay for the land,” says Manzer.
“The Town will also have the land assessed, with all revenue from the sale going back to the Town,” Manzer concludes.