Public Notices
Proactive tax adjustment to support the Dawson Creek and District Hospital replacement project
The Government of British Columbia and Northern Health are working on next steps in the procurement process for replacement of the Dawson Creek and District Hospital (DCDH). The design of the new state-of-the-art hospital is approximately 60 per cent complete and continuing to advance. The negotiations with the previously selected builder in 2021 was not successful, and a new proponent is expected to be announced in early 2023, with construction to follow shortly after.
The provincial government, through Northern Health, and the Peace River Regional Hospital District (PRRHD) is funding the replacement project. The purpose of the Regional Hospital District is to cover the regional share (40 per cent) of capital costs of providing approved health care facilities and other grants.
Northern Health has made the PRRHD aware that a request for further increased funding support is impending. To prepare for this request to support a potential increase in total project costs, the PRRHD will implement a tax adjustment that will be capped at 27% of the forecasted final cost of the replacement project.
Declaration of Official Election Results, Area C By-Election
The Chief Election Officer does hereby declare elected, Brad Sperling, who received the highest number of valid votes for the office of Director — Area C.
UPDATE: Regular service resumes 02-28-23 (Kelly Lake transfer station temporarily closed)
UPDATE, 02/27/23: The Kelly Lake transfer station will return to regular operating hours on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
The Kelly Lake Transfer Station at 280 Kelly Lake Road, Tomslake BC is currently out of service due to technical issues. Please use the Tomslake facility at 15093 Old Edmonton Hwy, Tomslake, BC as an alternate until regular service resumes. We anticipate the service to resume the week of February 27, 2023. Thank you for your patience
(UPDATE: Regular Service Resumed) Prespatou water station out of service
UPDATE 02/27/23 @ 13:20 – REGULAR SERVICE HAS RESUMED
The Prespatou water station at 21869 Triad Road is currently out of service due to technical issues. Please use the Buick facility at 1105 Cecil Lake Road as an alternate until regular service resumes. We anticipate the service will be back within the next two hours (as of February 24 @ 16:42). Thank you for your patience.
Notice: Special Budget Meeting on February 22, 2023
Notice is given that the Board of the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) will consider the first draft of 2023 Budgets for all of the many functions and services operated by the PRRD at its Special Budget Meeting on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 starting at 10 am at 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC.
The public is welcome to attend, or is invited to watch the meeting via livestream on the Regional District’s Facebook page @OfficialPRRD.
The agenda for the meeting will be posted on the PRRD’s website at prrd.bc.ca on Friday, February 17 – check it out!
If you have any questions, please call the PRRD office in Dawson Creek at 250-784-3200.
UPDATE: Service restored (Boundary water station service disruption)
UPDATE, 2/9/23 – 11:50AM: Service has been restored
The Boundary water station at 1105 Cecil Lake Road is currently out of service due to mechanical breakdown. Please use the Feye Spring facility at 1863 Imperial Avenue as an alternate until regular service resumes. The PRRD will provide an update once the facility is back online. Thank you for your patience.
Notice: 2023 Parcel Tax Roll Review on February 23, 2023
Public Notice is hereby given that the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) will be holding a Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel meeting at 9:30 am on February 23, 2023 at 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC to review any proposed changes to the parcel tax rolls, for the following services:
| Charlie Lake Sewer | Friesen Sewer |
| Chilton Sewer | Harper Imperial Sewer |
| Fort St. John Airport Subdivision Water | Kelly Lake Sewer |
| Fort St. John Airport Subdivision Sewer | Rolla Sewer |
| 12 Mile Road Electrification | Rolla Dyke |
UPDATE: Regular service has resumed – Prespatou water station
UPDATE, 01/31/23 @ 11:22: The Prespatou water station has resumed regular service.
The Prespatou water station at 21869 Triad Road is currently offline due to an issue with the communications software. Please use the Buick facility at 14853 Buick Creek Road as an alternate until regular service resumes. The PRRD will provide an update once the facility is back online. Thank you for your patience while our crews work to repair the issue.
UPDATE: Regular service has resumed – Feye Spring Water Station
UPDATE, 01/24/23: The Feye Spring water station service has resumed regular service.
Feye Spring Water Station is out of service until tomorrow due to equipment failure.
Please use the alternative water stations below:
Boundary Lake – 1105 Cecil Lake Road
Buick – 14853 Buick Creek Road
Prespatou – 21869 Triad Road
For questions or concerns, please call the PRRD office at 250-784-3200 or email prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca
NPAS Low-Pressure Water Notice
Notice of Special Meeting: January 6, 2023
The Peace River Regional District hereby gives notice of its intention to hold a Special Meeting of the Board, on Friday, January 6, 2023 in the FIXX Banquet Room, 512 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, BC.
The meeting is closed to the public as per the following resolution adopted by the Regional Board in an open meeting held December 9, 2022:
MOVED, SECONDED, AND CARRIED:
“That the Regional Board authorize a Special Closed Meeting on Friday, January 6, 2023 at 9 am for the purpose of discussing the Regional Board Strategic Plan DRAFT 2023-2026, under the authority of the Community Charter, s.90(1)(c) Labour Relations, s.90(1)(d), Security of Property, and s.90 (1)(k) – Preliminary Discussion of Proposed Services.”
Read the full Notice of Special meeting here: January 6 Special Notice
Notice of Nomination: 2023 Area C By-Election
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the Peace River Regional District that nominations for one (1) Director representing Electoral Area C for a four year term will be received by the Chief Election Officer, or designate, between 9:00 am, January 10, 2023 and 4:00 pm, January 20, 2023.
Mount Lemoray unattended bin site closure
Note: a previous version of this post incorrectly noted December 7 as the closure date for Mount Lemoray, the post has been corrected.
The unattended bin site at Mount Lemoray will be closed until further notice, effective December 14, 2022. As an alternative, residents are encouraged to use the unattended bin site at Hasler Flat, 39km east of the Mount Lemoray site. The PRRD is planning to construct manned transfer stations, in this case, one in Hasler Flat, to replace the unmanned sites that are currently offered.
For questions or concerns, please call the PRRD office at 250-784-3200 or email prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca.
Notice of Construction – Friesen
Knappett Industries Ltd is on contract with the Peace River Regional District to repair and upgrade the Friesen Subdivision sewer collection system.
This work has been delayed to take place from October 13 to October 27, 2022. Crews will be onsite from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Please review the notice for a map and further details.
Power Outage at Feye Spring & Boundary Water Stations – October 8th
Water is not available at Feye Spring & Boundary Water Stations due to a power outage. Power is expected to be restored early this evening.
Sorry for any inconvenience this might cause for you.
Notice of Construction – Chilton
Knappett Industries Ltd is on contract with the Peace River Regional District to repair and upgrade the Chilton sewer collection system.
This work will take place from October 3 to October 11, 2022. Crews will be onsite from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Please review the notice for a map and further details.
Notice of Construction – Rolla
Knappett Industries Ltd is on contract with the Peace River Regional District to repair and upgrade the Rolla Sewer collection system.
This work will take place from September 26 to September 30, 2022. Crews will be onsite from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Please review the notice for a map and further details.
Notice of Construction: Blackfoot Regional Park
- Crews and heavy equipment will be working on the south side of the park starting September 21, from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
- There may be noise from machinery during this time
- Please do not enter the construction zone
- Construction is to establish six (6) new sites
- The park will remain open during construction, until season closure on October 2 – but parts of the park may be closed
- The park caretaker will notify visitors accordingly
- Visitors are to check in with the park caretaker with any concerns or questions
Notice of Construction: Iver Johnson Community Park
- The park will be closed from September 14, 2022 to September 26, 2022
- Cement will be poured for a new recreation court
- Project and timeline are dependent on weather conditions
Notice of Construction: Spencer Tuck Regional Park
The PRRD will be upgrading the pit toilets at Spencer Tuck Regional Park, starting September 12-21, 2022. The project includes accessibility upgrades on the entrance washrooms, and the decommissioning of the waterfront washrooms. Access to one washroom will be maintained during the construction period.
September 12 – 19, 2022: Accessibility upgrades on the washroom entrance
September 19 – 21, 2022: Decommissioning of the waterfront washrooms
The park will remain open during this time but sections under construction will be closed off to the public. Park users should be cautious and maintain distance from crews as they complete this important work.
Update – Notice of Construction: Harper Subdivision
Knappett Industries Ltd is on contract with the Peace River Regional District to repair and upgrade the Harper Subdivision Sewer collection system. This work has been delayed until Thursday, September 8.
Please slow down and be cautious of crews working along roadways. The service will run normally during construction and we do not anticipate disruptions at this time.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Daris Gillis, Environmental Services Manager with the PRRD at 250-784-4845, or email daris.gillis@prrd.bc.ca.
NOTICE: Disposition of Land, Dawson Creek, BC
Notice is hereby given that the Peace River Regional District Board intends to sell the following properties:
- 1636 – 99th Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC (includes three lots)
- 9800 – 17th Street, Dawson Creek, BC
The properties can be viewed online.
For further information, please contact the listing realtor, Dave Graham, Royal LePage Aspire Realty: Cell 250-719-4663 or Office 250-782-0200.
NOTICE: Water Pressure Reduction, North Peace Airport Subdivision
Knappett Industries Ltd. has been contracted by the PRRD to perform underground utility maintenance within the North Peace Airport Subdivision starting July 15 to July 29, Monday – Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Due to the proximity of the water main to sanitary sewer main, and to ensure the safety of workers, the water main pressure will be reduced to properties near the easement behind Lily Street starting Monday, July 18 until July 27 between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.. The following properties will be affected by reduced pressure:
Development applications for lands within the Old Fort Study Area
Until further notice, and at the resolution of the Regional Board, the Peace River Regional District will consider, but is likely to reject or defer any application for Development Variance Permits, Temporary Use Permits, Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw Amendments and Zoning Bylaw Amendments for lands within the Geohazard Study Area (outlined in red in the below map). The study area is located approximately 5 kilometers south of Fort St. John near the community of Old Fort, BC.
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: North Peace Airport Subdivision
The following notice is applicable to 10 residential properties (10028-10248 257 Rd., and 6208 242 Rd.) within the North Peace Airport Subdivision. Please review the notice for a map and further details.
Declaration of Official Assent Voting Results – Seniors Aging in Place Support Services Establishment Bylaw No. 2444, 2021
To view the Declaration of Official Assent Voting Results for the Seniors Aging in Place Support Services Establishment Bylaw No. 2444, 2021, please click here.
Declaration of Official Assent Voting Results – Health Related Services Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2445, 2021
To view the Declaration of Official Assent Voting Results for the Health Related Services Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2445, 2021, please click here.
Notice of assent voting for Seniors Aging in Place Support Services
For more information on the proposed service and voting logistics, please visit the Have Your Say project page.
Notice of assent voting for Health Related Services Grant in Aid Service
For more information on the proposed service and voting logistics, please visit the Have Your Say project page.
Notice of Alternate Approval Process Re: Gotta Go Roadside Facilities Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2440
Peace River Regional District
Notice of Alternative Approval Process
Re: Gotta Go Roadside Facilities Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2440
This notice is to advise electors in a portion of the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) of the use of an alternate approval process to obtain participating area approval for “Gotta Go Roadside Facilities Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2440, 2021”. The purpose of the bylaw is to establish a new service that will enable the PRRD to receive funding in the form of taxation from the service area to construct, operate, and maintain roadside facilities in the PRRD, and to provide grant-in-aid to non-profits and government agencies to assist with capital costs, and operation and maintenance costs, of roadside facilities in the PRRD. The service area is all of Electoral Area B, Hudson’s Hope, Taylor, Chetwynd, and Tumbler Ridge.
Deadline:
The PRRD will proceed with this new service unless, by 4:30 pm on July 30, 2021, at least 10% of the eligible electors from the service area advise the PRRD that the service should not proceed unless it is approved through assent voting (referendum). An elector can advise the PRRD of their desire for a referendum to the approve the service by submitting a copy of the approved Elector Response Form to the Corporate Officer on or before 4:30 pm on July 30, 2021. The number of elector responses required to prevent the PRRD from proceeding unless a vote is held is 796.
Elector responses must be submitted to the PRRD using the approved Elector Response Form, which must be completed in full and signed by the elector. Response forms will be accepted by mail, email, or in person, as indicated on the form.
Forms can be obtained from the PRRD website, during regular business hours from the PRRD offices in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John, and from municipal offices in Hudson’s Hope, Taylor, Chetwynd, and Tumbler Ridge.
A copy of Gotta Go Roadside Facilities Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2440, 2021, and additional information regarding the service, is available from May 20, 2021 – July 30, 2021, on the PRRD website, and at the PRRD offices in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30 pm (Fort. St. John office closed daily from 12 noon – 1 pm) excluding statutory holidays.
Resident electors, and non-resident property electors of the service area (Hudson’s Hope, Taylor, Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge, and Electoral Area B) are eligible to sign the elector response forms and only one form may be submitted by any elector.
You are entitled to fill out the Elector Response Form if you are
- Canadian citizen, 18 years of age or older,
- Resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately before signing the Elector Response Form,
- Resident of, or registered owner of real property (in your personal name) in Hudson’s Hope, Chetwynd, Taylor, Tumbler Ridge, or Electoral Area B, for at least 30 days immediately before the day you sign the Elector Response Form, and
- Not disqualified by law from voting.
In the case of a non-resident property elector, if more than one person owns the relevant property, the majority of owners must grant permission for one person to be an elector with respect to the property. Non-resident property elector consent forms can be obtained at the PRRD Offices during regular working hours. Property owned in whole or in part by a corporation does not qualify under the nonresident property elector provisions.
For further information, please contact the Corporate Officer at 250-784-3200 during regular office hours, or by email to tyra.henderson@prrd.bc.ca
Tyra Henderson
Corporate Officer
