This is a public notice required by the Local Government Act.
Notice of Nomination
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the Peace River Regional District that nominations will be received for the following offices for a four year term:
One (1) Director representing Electoral Area B
One (1) Director representing Electoral Area C
One (1) Director representing Electoral Area D
One (1) Director representing Electoral Area E
Nominations will be received by the Chief Election Officer, or designate, from 9:00 am, September 1, 2026, until not later than 4:00 pm, September 11, 2026.
PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT, BC — As wildfire seasons grow longer and more intense across British Columbia, the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is reminding eligible residents to take advantage of free, hands-on help to protect their homes.
Professional crews from Mammoth Forestry will complete physical wildfire mitigation landscape work around eligible properties at zero cost to the homeowner. This dedicated support service is available for seniors and persons with mobility challenges, through the PRRD’s FireSmart™ program.
Services include:
Clearing gutters and removing yard brush
Pruning trees and removing fuel sources near homes
This is a public notice required by the Local Government Act.
The Regional Board will consider amending the Board Procedure Bylaw, at the Regular Board Meeting August 13, 2026 to add an updated oath of office to the bylaw, and add an administrative fix clause to allow correction of small errors in bylaws.
The Peace River Regional District office in Fort St. John (9505 100 Street) is observing the following hours for the upcoming BC Day week:
Friday, July 31, 2026: 9:30am to 3:30pm
Monday, August 3, 2026: Office Closed (BC Day)
Tuesday, August 4, 2026: 9:30am to 3:30pm
Wednesday, August 5, 2026: 9:30am to 3:30pm
Thursday, August 6, 2026: 9:30am to 3:30pm
Friday, August 7, 2026: 9:30am to 3:30pm
If you need assistance with payments outside of these hours (with the exception of the statutory holiday on August 3), please contact the Dawson Creek office at 250-784-3200 or prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca.
Notice of Intent to Consider Zoning Amendment Application 26-001 at the Regional Board meeting beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the Dawson Creek office located at 1981 Alaska Avenue in Dawson Creek, BC. This Zoning Amendment is proposing to add "Camping Vehicle" and "Cabin" as permitted principal uses, to accommodate recreational uses and allow for "Accessory Building" as a permitted accessory use.
Notice of Intent to Consider Zoning Amendment 26-002 at the Regional Board meeting beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the Dawson Creek office located at 1981 Alaska Avenue in Dawson Creek, BC. This Zoning Amendment is proposing to add "Work Camp" as a permitted principal use on the property. The proposal is also applying to amend the Rear Parcel Line Setback from 7.0m to 6.0m, to allow for sewage and fresh-water tanks that are accessory to the work camp.
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD), in collaboration with its municipal partners, is inviting residents to the second round of engagement to help shape the region’s new Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Analysis (HRVA). PRRD project team members are inviting residents to participate in an online survey and community events across the region from August 11 to August 23.
Earlier this year, residents shared their perspectives on the hazards and risks that matter most to their communities. This next round of engagement focuses on sharing what was heard and identifying actions that can be taken to reduce these identified risks.
The Charlie Lake Fire Department has officially placed its new PFAS-free turnout gear into service following a department training session July 9. The custom-fitted protective gear is the culmination of months of planning, funding, procurement and fitting. The initiative reflects the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) Board's ongoing commitment to supporting local firefighters through investments in modern equipment that enhances health, safety and long-term well-being.
This is a public notice required by the Local Government Act.
The Regional Board will consider amending the Board Procedure Bylaw at the Regular Board Meeting on July 23, 2026.
Proposed Change
The amendment proposes restricting virtual attendance at Board meetings to illness or unsafe travel due to weather, replacing the broader use of electronic participation that has been allowed since COVID‑19 and returning to pre‑pandemic norms.
The amendment also proposes adding an updated elected officials’ oath of office to the Procedure Bylaw. The oath of office previously was approved by separate bylaw.
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