News
Permanent closures of select unmanned transfer stations
The Board of Directors for the Peace River Regional District has approved the permanent closures of the following unattended transfer stations:
Milligan PeeJay
Alternate site: Milligan Highway site on Milligan Creek Road
Doig River
Alternate site: Milligan Highway site on Milligan Creek Road
Mount Lemoray
Alternate site: Hasler Flat site on Westcoast Road
Since 2009 work has been done to consolidate PRRD sites and upgrade existing unmanned facilities with manned sites to provide a better level of service. The latest closures are part of this effort, and outlined in the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan.
The Regional District has a vast network of solid waste management facilities and sites that currently includes three landfills and 27 rural transfer stations (16 attended and 11 unattended). A full listing of locations is available on the PRRD’s website.
Statement on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Today at 11am, the Regional Board and staff at the Peace River Regional District will observe a moment of silence to acknowledge the tragic loss of 14 young women at Polytechnique Montréal on December 6, 1989, in an act of violent misogyny. This event shook our Country and its people, and led Parliament to designate December 6 as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
Notice of Board Meetings – December 9th
Meetings of the Committee of the Whole, Peace River Regional Hospital District and Peace River Regional District Boards will be held beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 9, 2022 at the PRRD Office Boardroom 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 Regional District understands that many people may not wish to attend in person, and has put in place additional processes to allow the public to continue to ‘be in the know’ about what’s happening at the Board meetings. Meetings are livestreamed via Facebook, and posted online after the meeting in case you miss it.
The PRRD will accept gallery questions and comments from the public, via email in advance, 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.
Please continue to watch the Board meetings livestreamed over Facebook:
Regional District Highlights, November 2022
The latest PRRD Regional News:
- New Regional Board elect Chair and Vice-Chair
- $30 million tourism grant now accepting grant applications
2023 Board and Committee Meeting schedule
The Regional Board has approved the 2023 Peace River Regional District Board and Committee Meeting schedule. The PRRD generally holds one to two Board meetings each month, typically held on Thursdays beginning at 10am, unless otherwise noted, with agendas posted on the website the Friday before the meeting date.
Board meetings are streamed live on the PRRD’s Facebook page.
View schedule
PRRD Regional Board selects Chair and Vice Chair
The Peace River Regional District is pleased to confirm the results of the election of Chair and Vice Chair of the Regional Board of Directors. Electoral Area D Director Leonard Hiebert will serve as Chair and Electoral Area E Director Dan Rose as Vice Chair, for a one-year term.
The appointments followed the procedural call for nominations at the Inaugural Meeting today in Dawson Creek, with voting conducted by secret ballot.
Statement on Remembrance Day
On the Day of Remembrance (Armistice Day), we reflect on the tremendous sacrifices that members of Canada’s armed forces have made in the line of duty. On November 11 at 11am, we pause to commemorate the end of hostilities during the First World War, and hold in memoriam the Fallen who gave their lives to protect our freedoms.
The Regional Board and staff at the Peace River Regional District extend their gratitude to those who have served, and continue to serve our country.
The PRRD offices will be closed on Friday, November 11 to observe the statutory holiday, with regular hours resuming on Monday, November 14.
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Statement on National Indigenous Veterans Day
Today we honour the contributions made by First Nations, Inuit and Métis Veterans in service to Canada for National Indigenous Veterans Day. As we continue to walk the path of meaningful reconciliation, it is important that we hold up the significant sacrifices that Indigenous Veterans made fighting alongside our Allies in the First and Second World Wars. Indigenous Peoples continue to serve in Armed Forces efforts and United Nations peace operations around the world.
The Regional Board and staff at the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) wish to thank the Veterans and their families for their continued service, and to recognize the impact that they have made to Canada’s history.
