Public Notices
Fort St. John Bulk Water Station Closure
Notice of Intent to Consider Development Variance Permit 24-007 DVP to increase the maximum permitted accessory building size, 9977 81 Ave Fort St John
PRRD Board of Variance
Development applications for lands within the Old Fort Study Area
News
Regional District Highlights, June 2024
The latest issue of the Regional District Highlights
- Regional Climate Resiliency Plan survey open until July 31, 2024
- Pre-register for Emergency Support Services
Fort St. John Bulk Water Station Closure
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is sharing the City of Fort St. John’s service alert on an upcoming Bulk Water Station closure, as it may impact PRRD residents.
The City of Fort St. John’s Bulk Water Station located at 10715 116 Street will be closed starting Wednesday, July 3, 2024 for parking lot reconstruction. The station will reopen on Monday, July 22, 2024.
Residential users can use the Charlie Lake Bulk Water Station located at 13074 Lakeshore Drive during this time.
Commercial users must use alternative bulk water stations around the Peace River region, including:
- PRRD Stations: Boundary Lake, Buick, Feye Spring and Prespatou
- District of Taylor
- City of Dawson Creek
Statement from Chair Sperling on National Indigenous Peoples Day
Today, as we mark National Indigenous Peoples Day in the Peace River Regional District (PRRD), we take a moment to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Image by the Government of Canada
For generations, many Indigenous peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year. Read More…
New Chetwynd Library set to open to public in June
UPDATE – 06/20/24: The soft opening of the new Chetwynd Public Library has been changed from Monday, June 24 to Thursday, June 27 to facilitate the installation of fibre-optic internet at the facility.
The Chetwynd Public Library Association will open the doors of its new facility on June 24, marking a significant milestone for the community. The new library will offer an improved space for residents to engage, learn and foster connections.
Construction on the project began on June 3, 2022, thanks to funding from the Chetwynd Public Library Association, businesses, local governments, granting agencies and local families. This support reflects the shared commitment to promoting education and literacy in Chetwynd and the surrounding area.
PRRD Director Dan Rose of Electoral E commends the new library as a major achievement for the area.
PRRD launches 2024 FireSmart campaign to empower residents
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is launching the FireSmart campaign again in 2024 for homeowners in rural electoral areas. The initiative aims to educate and help residents protect their properties and communities from wildfires.
As PRRD Chair Brad Sperling noted, “…the FireSmart program is invaluable to our community. It empowers residents to take proactive steps protecting their homes and loved ones from the increasing threat of wildfires. By participating in this program, we are strengthening our regional resilience and ensuring the safety and well-being of our communities. We are also very excited to offer additional support for seniors and people with mobility considerations this year, as these are important members of our community who require extra care.”
