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Old Fort Landslide Road Construction Update — Thursday, May 14

The PRRD is not responsible for any road works within the 119,200 sq km expanse of the regional district. We pass on operational and update messages from the responsible Ministry of Transportation and Transit with their agreement.

Work update: Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MOTT) reported that due to rain today, work at the Old Fort landslide and road construction site had to be discontinued this morning for safety reasons. Site inspections are being carried out, and MOTT intends to restart work at the site at 6:30 a.m., tomorrow, Friday, May 15.

Revised construction time estimate: Site assessments and work plans have continued to be refined, and as a result, while no firm estimate is known today, MOTT now expects the work required to create a stable two-lane temporary access road surface to be completed in several days, depending on weather and site conditions. 

No road access updates are expected until Sunday or Monday at the earliest, pending work at the site.

The PRRD will provide updates when meaningful news is available to be shared.

Questions or concerns about the road reconstruction efforts? 

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.

Emergency Support Services (ESS) continue to be available for residents evacuated due to the Old Fort landslide. Only residents who are in the Evacuation Order area are eligible for ESS.

Emergency Support Services

Emergency Support Services information updated as of 9:30 a.m., Thursday, May 14.

IF YOU HAVE REMAINED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY EVACUATION ORDER AREA:

• As of Friday, May 15, at 6:30 a.m. any informal access through the slide area will no longer be available. 
• Evacuate now. If you have not already registered for Emergency Support Services, call 250-219-5210 between 09:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to make arrangements.

MOTT continued their work over the weekend on dewatering the slide mass. Please check the Drive BC Old Fort Advisory Page for any updates they may publish.

The two pictures connected to this update are from the PRRD Drone.

We know events like this have a big impact on evacuees and surrounding areas. If you find yourself struggling, please know that there is support out there. If you are uncomfortable with contacting the support below, reach out to a family member, friend, neighbour or trusted professional. 

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.

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.

ESS Renewal Wednesday May 6, 2026 

Emergency Support Services (ESS) are available for evacuated residents of the Old Fort landslide. Only residents who are in the Evacuation Order area are eligible for ESS.

You must complete ESS renewals Wednesday, May 6, at the Pomeroy Sport Centre (east lobby, second floor) between 9am to 1pm and 5pm to 7pm   

You MUST show up on Wednesday to renew so you can continue accessing ESS funding and services. You cannot renew before or after this date.   

For assistance, please call the PRRD Info Line 250-219-5210

Emergency Support Services (ESS) are available for evacuated residents of the Old Fort landslide. Only residents who are in the Evacuation Order area are eligible for ESS.  

You must complete ESS renewals Wednesday, May 6, at the Pomeroy Sport Centre (east lobby, second floor) between 9am to 1pm and 5pm to 7pm.  

You MUST show up on Wednesday to renew so you can continue accessing ESS funding and services. You cannot renew before or after this date.  

For assistance, please call the PRRD Info Line 250-219-5210 

BC Services Card App 

ESS is made easier with the BC Services Card app on your smartphone. If you need to validate your BC Services Card app, please visit Service BC in Fort St. John during regular business hours. 

If you have not already completed the validation process on the BC Service card app and want to access e-transfer, please visit the Service BC building (the courthouse building), hours 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. before visiting the reception centre.