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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The operation will take place any time after 18:00hrs (6pm) MST and is expected to continue throughout the month of May 2026, depending on weather and logistics, or until the burn area is completed. This prescribed burn is for cross-training and to mitigate roadside fuels hazards such as grasses and ladder fuels.
During this time, smoke may be visible from Saulteau First Nations, Moberly Lake and to travellers along Highway 29. Residents may also observe emergency vehicles, fire personnel and operational activity in the area.
Please be assured that this operation is planned, controlled and all reasonable measures will be taken to ensure it is carried out safely.
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