Growing economy with countless opportunities

The Town of Peace River is at the centre of the surounding oil and gas industry. A strong and vibrant community, with a young, skilled and productive workforce, Peace River represents an abundant and resource-rich area.

The gateway to the outlying oilfield industry, Peace River is the second largest centre in northwestern Alberta and is located 486 km north of Edmonton and 195 km northeast of Grande Prairie. A hub for the outlying areas, the Town boasts a large industrial service industry and an airport that quickly connects you to areas all over Alberta. An abundance of services are offered such as transportation, recreational facilities and lodging. The growth of the oil industry has created a demand for skilled workers that has been met with a range of educational facilities for earning and updating all types of skill sets.Town of Peace River - Booth 1607 On-board computing solutions for the transportation industry Shaw Tracking, owned and controlled by Shaw Communications Inc., is an expert in evaluating, selecting, integrating and implementing satellite-based solutions for business. Shaw Tracking offers integrated on-board computing technology and value-add wireless data solutions for the Canadian transportation, mobile workforce and logistics industries. For over 17 years, Shaw Tracking has been focused on providing scalable over-the-road fleet management business solutions for organizations of all sizes. With over 700 customers and 40,000 vehicles, Shaw Tracking has established economic payback and proven results.