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  • Updated, September 14, 2026 | Declaration of Candidates for the 2026 General Local Election

    The candidates have been declared for the Peace River Regional District Electoral Area Directors in the 2026 General Local Election.


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  • PRRD 2026 Local Government Election Update

    The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) extended the nomination period for the Electoral Area E director position in the 2026 General Local Election after no nominations were received by the close of nominations at 4 pm on September 11, 2026. The deadline was extended to 4 pm September 14, 2026.

    Following the close of the extended nomination period at 4 pm September 14, the following were declared as candidates for Electoral Area E: Richard Nicholls, Julia Nelson, Jason Young and Maureen Ethier.

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  • PRRD extends nomination period for Electoral Area E

    The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has extended the nomination period for the position of Electoral Area E Director in the 2026 General Local Election.

    As of 4 pm on September 11, four candidates have been declared for the 2026 General Local Election: Reid Graham for Electoral Area B, Bradley Sperling for Electoral Area C, and Leonard Hiebert and Orval Harris for Electoral Area D.

    The nomination period for the Electoral Area E Director will remain open until 4 pm on Monday, September 14, 2026, after no nominations were received for the position before the close of nominations on September 11.

  • Prespatou Water Station Temporarily Closed from September 22 to 25

    The Prespatou Water Station at 21869 Triad Road is temporarily closed from September 22 to September 25, 2026, for scheduled maintenance and membrane replacement.

  • Grant Opportunities September 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.

  • Next phase of Old Fort landslide risk assessment approved and funded by the Province

    The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has received confirmation from the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR) that funding has been approved for Phase 2 of a geotechnical assessment of landslide risk in the Old Fort community. 

    The assessment follows Ministerial Order No. M214, issued by the Province on May 21, 2026, requiring the PRRD to undertake a geotechnical assessment of risks to people and property associated with the landslide-related closure of Old Fort Road.

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  • Buick Water Station Temporarily Closed from September 15 to 18

    The Buick Water Station at 14853 is temporarily closed from September 15 to September 18, 2026, for scheduled maintenance and annual cleaning.

  • Regional District Highlights for August 2026

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

  • City of Dawson Creek is accepting Expressions of Interest for Library Board

    The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) would like to share that the City of Dawson Creek is accepting Expressions of Interest from individuals who wish to be considered for a position on the Library Board. Applicants must be eligible electors of the City of Dawson Creek or the Peace River Regional District. 

    • Applicants must be eligible electors of Dawson Creek or the PRRD.
    • Commitment: 1 regular meeting/month.
    • Term: 1 year (with option to renew).
  • PRRD launches second round of engagement on Solid Waste Collection Network

    The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has launched Phase 2 engagement for its Solid Waste Collection Network as part of its comprehensive review of its solid waste facility network. The review considered the number and location of facilities, the services provided at each facility, how often the facilities are used, the distances travelled to access the facilities and the cost of operating and maintaining the system over time. The review also included feedback received during Phase 1 engagement, which took place in March 2026.

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