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  • Regional District Highlights for May 2026

    The latest news and initiatives from the Peace River Regional District for May 2026. 

  • Buick Creek Water Station Temporarily Closed from May 26 to 28

    The Buick Creek Water Station at 14853 Buick Creek Road is temporarily closed from Tuesday, May 26 to Thursday, May 28, 2026, for scheduled maintenance.  

    The station is scheduled to reopen for regular service on Friday, May 29, 2026
     
    We encourage residents to prepare water supplies in advance to help prevent shortages and to plan to use alternative stations during this time. 

  • PRRD Launches 2026 FireSmart™ Campaign with Community Events and Support for Rural Residents

    The Peace River Regional District’s (PRRD) 2026 FireSmart™ campaign is in full swing, with its first Block Party successfully held on May 3. More opportunities for rural residents to learn simple, practical steps to reduce wildfire risk and protect their homes are planned throughout 2026.

    Now in its sixth year, the program continues to grow in reach and impact. Since launching in 2021, PRRD FireSmart has completed 529 home assessments, hosted 38 community events, delivered 135 senior and mobility support services and completed 67 critical infrastructure and community asset mitigation projects across the region.

  • PRRD Offices Closed for Victoria Day

    Peace River Regional District offices in Dawson Creek (1981 Alaska Avenue) and Fort St. John (9505 100 Street) are closed on Monday, May 18, 2026, for Victoria Day.

  • Regional Zoning Bylaw Update: Board Requests More Detailed Property Data

    The Peace River Regional District Board of Directors has delayed the second reading of the proposed new Regional Zoning Bylaw. Before moving forward, the Board has asked staff for more detailed information regarding the proposed changes.

    To better understand the impact of the new bylaw, the Board requested reports on:

    • which parcels are changing zones
    • differences between old zones and proposed new zones
    • regulatory changes
    • whether study area zones can be created
  • Grant Opportunities May 2026

    The latest collection of grant opportunities open to various non-profit and community groups in the region, presented as part of the Grant Writer Services Program at the Peace River Regional District.

  • Job Opportunity, Field Services Labourer

    The Peace River Regional District is currently accepting applications for a full-time permanent Field Services Labourer position.

    Reporting to the General Manager of Environmental Services or designate, the Field Services Labourer position requires a self driven and motivated individual who is experienced in carpentry, water, wastewater, and building maintenance, and who can demonstrate excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

  • Retraction: Peace River Regional District Currently Not Impacted by Category 2 and Category 3 Open Fire Prohibition

    We are retracting our May 5 post regarding an open fire prohibition issued by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).

    Upon further review, the prohibition applies only to a small portion of the Peace River Regional District located within Kakwa Provincial Park at its southern boundary. It does not apply to the rest of the PRRD. We apologize for the inconvenience and confusion.

    As of May 6, 2026, there are no Category 2 or Category 3 open burning prohibitions in effect within the Peace River Regional District outside of Kakwa Provincial Park.

    Over the past two weeks, several out-of-control burn pile incidents have occurred within the PRRD, threatening properties and requiring responses from municipal and rural fire departments, as well as BCWS. We join the Prince George Fire Centre in urging residents to use caution with open burning during this high-risk period between snowmelt and green-up.

  • Boundary Lake Water Station Temporarily Closed from June 8 to 22

    The Boundary Lake Water Station at 1105 Cecil Lake Road will be temporarily closed from Monday, June 8 to Monday, June 22, 2026, as a result of scheduled maintenance by the water supply operator on their system. 
     
    The water station will reopen for regular service on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, unless otherwise posted. 
     
    Please note that the Feye Spring Water Station at 1863 Imperial Avenue will also be out of service from Monday, June 8, to Thursday, June 11, 2026
     
    We encourage residents to prepare water supplies in advance to help prevent shortages and to plan to use alternative stations during this time. 

  • Feye Spring Water Station Temporarily Closed from June 8 to 11

    The Feye Spring Water Station at 1863 Imperial Avenue will be temporarily closed from Monday, June 8, to Thursday, June 11, 2026, due to a scheduled outage by the water supply operator.
     
    The water station will reopen for regular service on Friday, June 12, 2026, unless otherwise posted. 
     
    Please note that the Boundary Lake Water Station at 1105 Cecil Lake Road will also be closed from Monday, June 8, to Monday, June 22, 2026. 
     
    We encourage residents to prepare water supplies in advance to help prevent shortages and to plan to use alternative stations during this time. 

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Peace River Regional District (PRRD)
1981 Alaska Avenue,
Dawson Creek, BC
V1G 4H8

250-784-3200 
prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca

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