News - Archived
Area B By-Election, Important Information
The Peace River Regional District is holding a by-election in February to elect an Electoral Area B Director. The following candidates are nominated for the position:
Voting Dates and Locations
Advance Voting | February 12 and 19, 2025
- Pomeroy Sport Centre, 8am to 8pm
General Voting Day | February 22, 2025
- Pomeroy Sport Centre, 8am to 8pm
Additional General Voting | February 22, 2025
*All locations are open 10am to 6pm
- Prespatou Elementary School
22113 Triad Road - Buick Creek Community Hall
15288 Rodeo Road - Cecil Lake Hall
4864 Cecil Lake Road - Montney Community Hall
12401 256 Road - Wonowon Elementary School
19211 Petrocan Subdivision - Clearview Arena
13772 223 Road
Notice of Meetings – January 23, 2025
Meetings of the Peace River Regional District Board and Committee of the Whole will be held beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at the Dawson Creek office located at 1981 Alaska Avenue in Dawson Creek, BC.
Agendas 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/
Electoral Area B By-Election, Declaration of Candidates
The nomination period is closed for the Electoral Area B By-Election. The following candidates are nominated for the position of Area B Director, in order of nomination documents received by the Chief Election Officer:
A by-election will be held on the following dates:
Advance Voting
- February 12, 2025
- February 19, 2025
General Voting Day
- February 22, 2025
More information on voting locations will be posted at prrd.bc.ca/getoutandvote. For general inquiries on the Area B By-Election, please contact the Chief Election Officer at tyra.henderson@prrd.bc.ca or 250-784-3200.
Electoral Area B By-Election, Candidate Announcement
The Peace River Regional District has received a nomination for the Electoral Area B Director position. Reid Graham has been nominated. View their nomination documents below.
The PRRD will post nomination documents as they are received, and they are available for public inspection at the Dawson Creek office during regular business hours.
Peace River Regional District: Reflecting on 2024 and looking ahead to 2025
Chair Leonard Hiebert recently shared his thoughts on the Peace River Regional District’s journey through 2024, highlighting key challenges, achievements and priorities. He also outlined the district’s vision for 2025.
Community Engagement and Leadership
The Community to Community (C2C) sessions emerged as a significant focus, fostering stronger relationships between local governments and First Nation communities. These sessions proved instrumental in addressing shared concerns and developing collaborative solutions.
2024 saw changes in leadership at the Regional Board, with the election of Leonard Hiebert as Chair and Darcy Dober as Vice-Chair. Former Director of Area B, Jordan Kealy, transitioned to a new role as MLA for Peace River North.
Electoral Area B By-Election, Candidate Announcement
The Peace River Regional District has received its first nomination for the Electoral Area B Director position. Madeleine Lehmann has been nominated. View their nomination documents below.
The PRRD will post nomination documents as they are received, and they are available for public inspection at the Dawson Creek office during regular business hours.
Notice of Meetings for January 9, 2025
Meetings of the Peace River Regional District Board and Peace River Regional Hospital District Board will be held beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at the Dawson Creek office located at 1981 Alaska Avenue in Dawson Creek, BC.
Agendas 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/
2025 Holiday Closure, New Year’s Day
Peace River Regional District Office Closures
The Peace River Regional District offices in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John are closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 for New Year’s Day and reopening on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
Waste Management Facilities
All landfills and transfer stations are closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
Emergency Contacts
For a comprehensive list of emergency contacts, please visit our website.
We wish all residents a happy New Year as we move into a prosperous and collaborative 2025!
2024 Holiday Closure
Peace River Regional District Office Closures
The Peace River Regional District offices in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John are closed for the holiday season as follows:
- Closing: Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at 2pm
- Reopening: Friday, December 27, 2024
Waste Management Facilities
All landfills and transfer stations are closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.
Emergency Contacts
For a comprehensive list of emergency contacts, please visit our website.
We extend our warmest wishes to all residents for a safe and joyous holiday season!
Service Disruption, Cecil Lake Transfer Station
The Cecil Lake Transfer Station is temporarily closed on December 18, 2024, due to a power outage. Regular operations will resume on December 19, 2024.
Please access the Rose Prairie Transfer Station at 12452 260 Road as an alternate. A full list of waste facilities and operating hours is available on our website.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. For updates, please visit the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) website at prrd.bc.ca or follow us on Facebook, @OfficialPRRD.