The Peace River Regional District and Hospital District serve the Peace River region of British Columbia, south of the 58th parallel and east of the Rocky Mountains to the Alberta border. Its boundaries encompass approximately twelve million hectares (46,000 square miles). The population resides in seven incorporated municipalities and four rural electoral areas.
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News and Announcements
Dry Conditions Lead to Open Fire Ban in Peace Region
May 8, 2013 -
As a result of dry conditions and an increasing wildfire risk, effective noon on Thursday, May 9, 2013, the BC Wildfire Management Branch will be prohibiting Category 2 open fires and the use of fireworks in the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek fire zones. This prohibition will be in place until June 15, or until the public is otherwise notified. To view the full news release check here.
This prohibition applies to all public (Crown) land, provincial parks and private land outside of the Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe, Taylor, Chetwynd and Fort St John rural fire protection areas.
The following fire departments have also put in place burning prohibitions for the rural fire protection areas under their service:
- Dawson Creek Fire Department - effective May 7th until June 17th
- Pouce Coupe Fire Department - effective May 8th until further notice
- Fort St John Fire Department - effective May 9th until June 15th
- Chetwynd Fire Department - effective May 8th until further notice
- Taylor Fire Department - effective May 9th until June 15th
For more information on rural fire protection services in the Peace River Regional District and fire department contacts please check here.
To find out if you live within a rural fire protection area please contact our office at 250 784-3200.
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Regional Agricultural Plan
April 16, 2013 - The Peace River Regional District is developing a Regional Agricultural Plan for eventual adoption by the Regional Board. Consultation meetings are being held to invite community input to some suggestions and options that might be included in the Regional Agricultural Plan. Click the link for a list of of the scheduled meetings and to read more or to read the Discussion Paper.
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South Peace Fringe Area - Official Community Plan (SPFA OCP)
April 15, 2013 - Notice is hereby given that Public Hearing meetings regarding the South Peace Fringe Area Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2048, 2012 are scheduled to be held on April 29 and 30, 2013, in Dawson Creek and Tupper. Please read the Notice for specific meeting locations and more information.
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DRAFT Regional Parks & Trails Master Plan Receiving Comments until May 31st
March 25, 2013 - The Draft Regional Parks and Trails Master Plan is ready for review! Through conducting public consultation in 2011 and working with a community advisory committee, the plan has been developed to meet the unique needs of the communities and residents of the Peace River Regional District.
We are eager to hear what you think about the Plan and comments will be received until May 31, 2013. To complete an online survey, review the plan or an overview of the plan please check here.
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Climate Action Revenue Incentive (CARIP) Public Report
March 14, 2013 - The attached Climate Action Revenue Incentive Public Report is per the requirements of the Climate Action Charter. In addition to completing the public report, an annual Carbon Tax Calculation Report has been submitted. For 2011, the Carbon Tax rebate received from the Provincial government was $3,258 and for 2012 the rebate claimed is $4,782. The increase is due to both the increased tax rates the Province used to calculate the rebate and the addition of the Charlie Lake Fire vehicles. Read more.
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Building Bylaw effective March 18, 2013
February 14, 2013 - A permit is required when building or renovating in the Peace River Regional District. See the Press Release Building Bylaw PR
February 8, 2013 - Effective March 18, 2013 the Peace River Regional District will be implementing a revised building bylaw that will be applied to all rural areas in the Regional District. View Building Bylaw No. 1996 2011
February 4, 2013 - Frequently Asked Questions - Building Permit FAQ's
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Tipping Fees at Landfills and Transfer Stations
Effective April 1, 2013, tipping fees for refuse disposal at landfills and transfer stations will increase as follows:
Regular Waste: from $45/tonne to $50/tonne;
Controlled Waste: from $90/tonne to $100/tonne; and
Restricted Waste: from $135/tonne to $150/tonne.
The minimum fee for regular waste is unchanged at $3.50
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Tipping Fees Waived for Invasive Plants at Landfills
May 3, 2012 - The Peace River Regional District will waive tipping fees for hand-pulled invasive plants at the Bessborough, Chetwynd and Fort St. John landfill sites. Bins have been provided at each of these sites for the secure disposal of bagged invasive plants. More
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Coupon Program for Waste Cleanup
The Peace River Regional District has changed its spring and fall bulky waste cleanup program to reduce costs and improve service to the public. For more information regarding how the coupon system works, click here to read the notice or refer to the Solid Waste page on this website.
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Penalty for Unsecured Loads
Unsecured loads arriving at landfills and transfer stations will be charged double the applicable fee.
For more information, refer to the Solid Waste page on this website.
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