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 12 million hectares (46,000 square miles).
The population resides in seven incorporated municipalities and
four rural electoral areas.
News & Updates
Open Burning Permitted in the Prince George Fire Centre
September 1, 2010 the
Ministry of Forests & Range has lifted the open fire ban for the Prince George Fire Centre. Medium and large open fires as well as campfires are now permitted. The public is reminded that burning material in piles larger than two metres high and three metres wide, or burning a grassed area larger than 2,000 square metres, requires a burn registration number. To obtain a number, call 1 888 797-1717.
Residents are reminded that the Peace River Regional District does not have any forest fire prevention bylaws in place, therefore any fire bans imposed by the Ministry of Forests & Range apply to all Crown and private land within the electoral areas, including Regional District parks in the Peace River Regional District. For more information on ban and restriction details please check here or call the Prince George Fire Centre at 250 565-6124.
Public Hearing - Arras
A public hearing is scheduled for September 14, 2010 (7 p.m.) at Deveraux School regarding proposed OCP and Zoning Amendment By-law No.'s 1906 and 1907, 2010 concerning the use of two properties in the Widmark Subdivision for storage of oilfield related equipment. For more information, read the full Notice.
Temporary Use Permit - Jackfish Lake / Halfmoon Lake
At its September 9, 2010 meeting, the Regional Board intends to consider a Temporary Use Permit regarding the crushing and processing of gravel on a two-acre site. For more information, read the full Notice.
Peace Valley Lookout Receives Brownfield Renewal Funding
July 30, 2010 - The Peace Valley Lookout is on its way to becoming a regional park thanks to $12,602 from the Province in an effort to stimulate land development and economic activity by encouraging remediation of brownfield sites. These funds will assist in the cost to conduct an environmental site assessment and develop a possible remediation plan for the site. This is the first step in determining whether the site is suitable for a regional park. To read the full news release click here.
Zoning Amendment – North Peace Fringe Area
At the September 9, 2010 Board Meeting, the Regional Board will consider adding a new zone that affects the Grandview / Clairmont, Charlie Lake, College Sub, and Airport Road (100th Avenue) areas. This new zone (Potential Sewer Service Zone P-SS) would affect minimum parcel sizes with the objective of supporting subdivision development that has a community sewage system. For more information, read the Public Notification Flyer and the Background Report.
Fee Increase - Waste Disposal
Effective July 1, 2010 tipping fees for waste disposal at landfills and select transfer stations
will be increasing. The higher fees are intended to encourage recycling to fund the Regional District's solid waste program. Fee examples include:
- Regular waste, such as household garbage, segregated metals and wood waste, from $30/tonne to $35/tonne;
- Controlled waste, such as vehicle hulks, demolition and construction waste, from $60/tonne to $70/tonne;
- Restricted waste, such as commercial cardboard, asbestos, livestock/wildlife animal carcasses, from $90/tonned to $105/tonne.
For more information, call the Peace River Regional District at (250) 784-3200 or (800) 670-7773 or view the pertinent by-laws, the "Solid Waste Regulation By-law No. 1899, 2010" and the "Solid Waste Disposal Fee By-law No. 1900, 2010."
New Coupon Program for Waste Cleanup
The Peace River Regional District is changing its spring and fall bulky waste cleanup program to reduce costs and improve service to the public. A new coupon system was introduced to replace the traditional cleanup program. For more information regarding how the coupon system works, click here to read the notice.
Rotary Manor Welcomes South Peace Seniors
Peace River, South MLA Blair Lekstrom, Peace River Regional Hospital District Chair, Karen Goodings and Northern Health Board Representative, Dale Bumstead were on hand to officially
open the Rotary Manor expansion on April 6, 2010. For more information, read the Northern Health News Release here.
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| Ribbon Cutting at Rotary Manor | Residents at the ribbon cutting ceremony |
Other News
Our Fort St. John Office has Moved!
The Regional District office in Fort St. John has relocated to 9505 100 Street. Look for the door labelled PRRD to the right of the North Peace Leisure Pool's main entrance.
We look forward to serving you in our new office!
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