News and Announcements
The Peace River Regional District and Hospital District serve the Peace River region of British Columbia, south of the 58th parallel and east of the Rocky Mountains to the Alberta border. Its boundaries encompass approximately twelve million hectares (46,000 square miles). The population resides in seven incorporated municipalities and four rural electoral areas.
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"Confirming Community Direction"
South Peace Fringe Area Official Community Plan - Open Houses
A new Official Community Plan to guide future land use and development in the South Peace Fringe Area is currently under review. Join us to share your thoughts.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Presentation begins at 7:00 p.m.
February 14, 2012 - Arras @ Devereux Elementary School
February 15, 2012 - Tomslake @ Tupper Community Hall
February 16, 2012 - Dawson Creek @ Peace River Regional District Office
Download the Open House flyer.
To view the draft South Peace Fringe Area OCP report click here.
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January 25, 2012 - Peace River Regional District puts Canada’s Gas Tax Fund to work on local landfill carbon-capture project
Planned project aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 36,000 tonnes annually
Residents across the region will benefit from improved air quality thanks to $980,000 from Canada’s Gas Tax Fund toward the construction of a new and innovative gas management facility at the Fort St. John Landfill.
“Our Government is proud to deliver a permanent annual investment in municipal infrastructure through Canada’s Gas Tax Fund,” said Bob Zimmer, MP for Prince George-Peace River, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. “I am pleased that this project will reduce carbon dioxide emissions in our community by approximately 36,000 tonnes per year – a tremendous benefit to the environment and residents of Peace River Regional District.”
The funding will assist the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) in constructing a gas management facility at the landfill. The technology employed will capture and utilize up to 75% of the Landfill’s gas emissions, which can subsequently be used to produce green energy and further offset greenhouse gas emissions. This project will satisfy the provincial Landfill Gas Management Regulation, which requires the installation of a gas management system by 2016.
Canada's Gas Tax Fund Announcement Team: Left to right: Paulo Eichelberger (Solid Waste Coordinator), Jeff Rahn (PRRD Manager of Solid Waste Services), Fred Banham (CAO), Director Mike Caisley (Solid Waste Committee), MP Bob Zimmer, Director Arthur Hadland (Solid Waste Committee), Chair Karen Goodings, Shannon Anderson (General Manager, Environmental Services)
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New Board of Directors Sworn In on December 9, 2011
The Peace River Regional District held its inaugural meeting for the 2011-2014 term in Fort St. John on Friday, December 9, 2011.
Director Karen Goodings was elected as chair and Director Hiebert as vice-chair for a one year term. The board opted to utilize the same chair, vice-chair and officers to serve on behalf of the Peace River Regional Hospital District.
Peace River Regional District Board of Directors Present at Inaugural Meeting on December 9, 2011.
Left to right: Director Arthur Hadland (Electoral Area C), Director Larry Fynn (Village of Pouce Coupe), Director Jerrilyn Schembri (Electoral Area E), Director Karen Goodings (Electoral Area B), Director Bruce Christensen (City of Fort St. John), Director Fred Jarvis (District of Taylor), Director Wayne Hiebert (Electoral Area D), Alternate Director Alec Brownlee (District of Chetwynd), Alternate Director Sue Kenny (City of Dawson Creek), Director Karen Anderson, Director Mike Caisley (District of Tumbler Ridge), Director Lori Ackerman (City of Fort St. John)
Missing from the photo: Alternate Director Trevor Bolin (City of Fort St. John), Alternate Director Gord Klassen (City of Fort St. John), Alternate Director Gwen Johansson (District of Hudson's Hope), Alternate Director Betty Ponto (District of Taylor)
Unable to attend event: Director Mike Bernier (City of Dawson Creek), Alternate Director Cheryl Shuman (City of Dawson Creek), Director Merlin Nichols (District of Chetwynd), Alternate Director Rochelle Galbraith (District of Chetwynd), Alternate Director Darwin Wren (District of Tumbler Ridge), Alternate Director Gordon (Red) Merrick (Village of Pouce Coupe)
Photo Credit: Erica Fisher, Mile0City.ca and EnergeticCity.ca
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Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program - 2011 Final Report
CARIP is a conditional grant program that provides funding to Climate Action Charter (Charter) signatories equivalent to 100 percent of the carbon taxes they pay directly. In 2010, the Peace River Regional District received a CARIP grant of $2,465.00. This funding supports local governments in their efforts to reduce GHG emissions and move forward on achieving their Charter goals.
Climate action is a key provincial priority and local governments are vital partners in helping to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and creating greener, more compact and energy-efficient communities. View the final report here. 
(7 pages, 705 KB)
NEW GIS Web Map Launched!
September 1, 2011 - The Peace River Regional District is pleased to introduce you to its GIS Web Map. This web application provides information on your civic address, land parcels, boundaries, legal land descriptions, as well as other geographic features such as rivers, streams, roads, and boundaries. View the Web Map
We are currently in the process of testing this new Web GIS application and are very much interested in hearing your comments. Please e-mail your comments or any difficulties in viewing this site to don.hemakumara@prrd.bc.ca or call our office at 250-784-3200.
Charlie Lake Volunteer Fire Review Completed
August 25, 2011 - The Governance, Administrative and Operational Review of the Charlie Lake Volunteer Fire Department was presented to the PRRD Board of Directors on August 25, 2011.
To review the final report visit the webpage and report here.
New Coupon Program for Waste Cleanup
May 19, 2011 - The Peace River Regional District has changed its spring and fall bulky waste cleanup program to reduce costs and improve service to the public. A new coupon system has been introduced to replace the traditional cleanup program.
For more information regarding how the coupon system works, click here to read the notice. (PDF, 1 page, 26 KB)
Tipping Fees at Landfills and Transfer Stations as of April 1, 2011
Tipping fees for refuse disposal at landfills and transfer stations will increase as follows:
Regular
Waste: $40/tonne
Controlled Waste: $80/tonne
Restricted Waste: $120/tonne
The minimum fee for regular waste is unchanged at $3.
For the full copy of Solid Waste Disposal Fee By-law No. 1928, 2011 (PDF, 6 pages, 127 KB)
New Penalty for Unsecured Loads as of April 1, 2011
Unsecured loads arriving at landfills and transfer stations will be charged double the applicable fee. Warnings will be given during a thirty-day grace period.
For the full copy of the Solid Waste Regulations and Fees By-law No. 1927, 2011 (PDF, 9 pages, 137 KB)
Farmers' Advocacy Office Now Open
The Farmers' Advocacy Office is open for business at 1032-103 Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC
Telephone: 250-782-1088
Toll-free: 1-877-503-2765
Email: info@farmersadvocate.ca
Visit their website at www.farmersadvocate.ca for more info.
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