Regional District Highlights ISSUE 8
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SEPTEMBER 2023
Upcoming Events Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Public and Technical Stakeholder Committee Meeting:
September 28, 2023 9-11am PRRD Dawson Creek Head Office Electoral Area D Community Meetings: October 23, 7:00 pm Cutbank Community Hall
October 24, 7:00 pm Tate Creek Community Hall Seniors Aging in Place Information Sessions: A series of information sessions on the program will be held to explain the services available and how to apply: 1-3 pm October 10 | Rolla Community Hall, Rolla October 16 | McLeod Hall, Groundbirch October 17 | Farmington Community Hall, Farmington October 19 | Cutbank Community Hall, Arras October 23 | Tate Creek Community Centre, Tomslake October 25 | Kelly Lake Community Centre, Kelly Lake
Upcoming PRRD Board Meetings
Fall Cleanup: October 2 – 15, 2023 Fall Cleanup is just weeks away! From October 2 to October 15, 2023, tipping fees are waived for sorted residential waste at all landfills and transfer stations (commercial drop-offs and other similar arrangements are not eligible for waived tipping fees). Select transfer stations and landfills will also have extended hours during this timeframe. Visit the Garbage and Recycling page on prrd.bc.ca for more information.
Dawson Creek & District Hospital Replacement Project Last month we shared the exciting news about the beginning of construction on the Dawson Creek & District Hospital Replacement, toward which the Peace River Regional Hospital District will contribute up to $177 Million. There has been a lot of work underway and bulk excavation is now complete. The construction camera is also now available to the public which means that means any day, any time, you can see what construction progress is being made on site. Visit the Let’s Talk DCDH website at https://letstalk.northernhealth.ca/dcdh-replacement to see photos, read project updates and access the construction camera. You can also register for the site to add comments on posts, ask questions and share your thoughts!
Union of BC Municipalities Annual Conference, September 18-22 This week, a number of Peace River Regional District Directors will be attending the annual UBCM Conference in Vancouver, BC. The conference is an opportunity for elected officials from across BC to attend workshops and presentations on issues common to many local governments, such as transportation, housing, dealing with emergencies, and to vote on resolutions. The PRRD submitted a motion asking the Province to ensure that BC Wildfire has adequate resources, including equipment, to effectively respond to and manage wildfires to safeguard lives, protect infrastructure, and preserve the natural environment, and to take immediate action to ensure that all available firefighting equipment, including Coulson Aviation’s Next Generation fire suppression equipment, is provided to crews battling wildfires. In addition, the PRRD will meet with provincial cabinet ministers to discuss topics of importance to the Peace Region, including: Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Energy, Mines, and Low Carbon Innovation, Minister of Forests, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Minister of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship, and the Ministry of Health.
Join the Discussion
October 5 10:00am | Dawson Creek, Facebook Live October 26 10:00am | Dawson Creek, Facebook Live
To view board and committee meeting dates and agendas, visit: prrd.bc.ca/agendas-minutes/
Engage in the active consultations happening in the Peace River Regional District. Peace River Regional District Official Page
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