Public Notices
Notice of Intent to Consider a Zoning Amendment from Residential to Manufactured Home Park in Kelly Lake
Service Disruption, Hudson’s Hope Transfer Station phone line down (UPDATE 1)
Boundary Lake Water Station closure (UPDATE 4)
PRRD Board of Variance
Development applications for lands within the Old Fort Study Area
News
Notice of Meetings – May 1, 2025
Meetings of the Peace River Regional Hospital District Board, the Peace River Regional District Board and the Committee of the Whole will be held beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Dawson Creek office located at 1981 Alaska Avenue in Dawson Creek, BC.
The agenda may be viewed on the PRRD’s web page at www.prrd.bc.ca/agendas-minutes/
The PRRD will accept gallery questions and comments from the public, either at the meeting, or via email in advance, sent to tyra.henderson@prrd.bc.ca. Your comments and your name will be read out loud during the Gallery Questions and Comments portion of the meeting. Gallery comments are limited to items on the agenda, and each person has up to two minutes to share their views or pose questions for the Board’s consideration.
Board meetings are livestreamed over Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPRRD/
PRRD launches 2025 FireSmart™ campaign to strengthen community resilience
For the fifth year, the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is bringing the FireSmart program directly to homeowners in rural areas. BC experienced more than 2,200 wildfires in 2023, and our region faces unique risks with ongoing drought, strong winds and homes nestled close to forests.
The program offers residents practical ways to reduce wildfire risk and build more resilient communities across northeastern BC. FireSmart has made a real difference, with more than 449 home assessments completed, 37 sites protected and 30 public education events held. Plus, the expanding Senior and Mobility Service ensures that everyone can participate.
”The PRRD is committed to long-term wildfire resilience. Simple yard work can save homes and strengthen wildfire resilience in communities”, says PRRD Board Chair Leonard Hiebert. “The FireSmart program provides all rural residents with practical, proven-effective tools to protect our homes and properties and prepare for the future.”
PRRD receives the 2023 Canadian Award for Financial Reporting
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has been awarded the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting for its 2023 annual financial report.
This marks the sixth consecutive year the PRRD has earned this significant award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), having received it annually since 2018.
“We’re happy to receive this award for the sixth consecutive year because it shows our ongoing commitment to financial transparency and accessibility of information,” said PRRD Board Chair Leonard Hiebert. “Our finance and communication teams have maintained excellence in creating clear, comprehensive annual financial reports that go beyond basic requirements to ensure that information is understandable and interesting for our residents.”
PRRD transitions North Peace Regional Park to community park
On April 10, the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) Board voted to reclassify the North Peace Regional Park (NPRP) (also called the North Peace Fall Fairgrounds) to a community park. Community parks are intended for people living nearby, while regional parks are significant for everyone in the region. The annual Fall Fair will continue as usual.
The Board also approved the development of a new one-year agreement with the North Peace Fall Fair Society to continue operating the treasured community space.
“We made this change based on what the community told us they wanted,” said Board Chair, Leonard Hiebert. “The North Peace Fall Fair Society has taken great care of this park for decades. We’re happy to keep working with them while making sure the funding better matches who uses the park the most.”
Regional District Highlights, April 2025
The latest issue of the Regional District Highlights includes:
- PRRD starts public engagement on new Regional Zoning Bylaw project
- PRRD invites Golata Creek residents to share their vision for potential community space
