Regional District Highlights for February 2026
Revitalize Your Rural Business: Business Facade Improvement Grant Now Open
Is your storefront due for a makeover? If you're operating in the rural heart of our region, there's a new reason to start planning that exterior renovation.
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has officially launched the 2026 Business Facade Improvement Program. Thanks to funding from Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT), local business owners can now access funding to revitalize their building exteriors, boost curb appeal and help make our rural commercial corridors more vibrant than ever.
This program provides reimbursement grants of up to 50 percent of eligible project costs, to a maximum
of $5,000.
Whether it’s new siding, architectural lighting or a permanent patio, we want to help you create a more welcoming atmosphere for residents and visitors alike.
Key Deadlines and Details
- Apply by March 31, 2026
- Complete project by December 31, 2026
- Project value must be at least $10,000
Eligibility
Commercial or industrial properties, non-profits, and home-based businesses operating in the Mandatory Permit Areas of the Peace River Regional District (outside city, town or village limits).
What’s Covered?
Funding applies to major visual exterior upgrades, including:
- Exterior Features: Siding, painting, awnings and decorative trim
- Accessibility: Ramps and wider doors
- Signage: Permanent signs (up to $500)
- Labour and Materials: Contractor fees, design fees and equipment rentals
Apply Today
Funding is first-come, first-served so don't wait! Check your eligibility or apply online today. You can also request a mail-in package by calling 250-784-3200 or emailing planning@prrd.bc.ca.
Project Update: Rose Prairie Water Station Plan
The Peace River Regional District is actively searching for a new water source for the Rose Prairie Water Station, one of five bulk water stations in Electoral Area B.
At the end of November 2025, the PRRD successfully drilled a fourth well within the vicinity of the station. The well exceeded flow rate expectations and the water sample tests supported moving forward with further testing.
The pump tests on the fourth well installation were completed in January 2026 on schedule. The collected water samples have been sent for laboratory testing and further analysis on water quality. The well is sealed and the PRRD is awaiting sample results, expected by February 13, 2026.
Once the results are received, Tetra Tech will complete the analysis with the final memo presented to the Electoral Area Directors Committee (EDAC) on March 26, 2026.
PRRD Releases Regional Agricultural Emergency Response Plan
The Peace River Regional District has released a new, regional Agricultural Emergency Response Plan (AERP) to help farmers, producers and processors prepare for and respond to emergencies.
The plan covers emergency preparedness, response and recovery and is a guide for the agricultural sector across the region. It outlines emergency management in British Columbia and identifies key roles, responsibilities and contacts. The plan provides recommendations for action before, during and after emergencies, along with guidance for specific hazards.
Learn more about the AERP.
Next PRRD Board Meetings
- February 26, 2026 | 10am, Dawson Creek
- March 19, 2026 | 10am, Dawson Creek
Board meetings are streamed live on Facebook @OfficialPRRD
View all meeting information and agendas.
Contact Us
Peace River Regional District (PRRD)
1981 Alaska Avenue,
Dawson Creek, BC
V1G 4H8
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