Plans, Reports and Studies

The 2024 Annual Report provides a comprehensive overview of the financial activities, achievements and strategic priorities over the past year. It highlights the dedication of our Board of Directors, leadership team and staff in serving our communities while maintaining fiscal responsibility and transparency.

A key focus of this report is the PRRD’s strategic initiatives, which align with our commitment to addressing regional priorities and supporting our communities. Financial highlights, including detailed statements and analysis, provide a clear picture of the PRRD’s financial health and stewardship of public resources.

You can view past reports:

• 2023 Annual Report
• 2022 Annual Report
• 2021 Annual Report
• 2020 Annual Report

The Peace River Regional District must share its survey results with the Local Government Climate Action Program (LGCAP). You can view our LGCAP Report Survey Report for 2024.

The provincial government will use this information to:

• Showcase climate leadership by local governments and Indigenous communities
• Include data on emissions, climate resilience and actions taken by local governments and Modern Treaty Nations in the yearly Climate Change Accountability Report
• Guide policy decisions and track progress toward meeting climate goals at both local and provincial levels
• Improve collaboration and support for communities working on climate initiatives

The Regional Solid Waste Management Plan outlines a comprehensive 10-year strategy to address the region’s solid waste management needs from 2022 to 2032. The PRRD faces unique challenges, including high per-capita waste disposal rates, a transient shadow population and the logistical difficulties of providing recycling and diversion services across remote areas.

The Plan aims to reduce the current disposal rate through targeted strategies such as promoting waste reduction, increasing recycling and organics processing, improving hazardous waste collection and exploring energy recovery technologies. Key initiatives include lobbying for extended producer responsibility programs, addressing agricultural plastics and improving diversion efforts in the industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) sectors. The Plan also emphasizes improving the efficiency of the solid waste network, monitoring landfill operations and developing strategies to combat illegal dumping.

The Waste Composition Audit provides a detailed profile of the solid waste stream generated across various sectors within the region. This audit provides insights into the composition of waste generated, serving as a foundation for identifying opportunities to help waste diversion, improve recycling efforts and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.

The Invasive Plant Program 2025 Strategic Plan and Profile outlines a comprehensive approach to managing invasive plant species through strategic focus areas, legislative frameworks and collaborative efforts. The plan emphasizes the importance of addressing invasive plants, highlighting their impact on ecosystems, agriculture and local communities. The document provides an overview of invasive plant management strategies while outlining specific actions like eradication, containment and rehabilitation.

The Invasive Plant Program 2024 Annual Report highlights the achievements and progress made in managing invasive plant species throughout the year. The report outline the successful implementation of the 2023 work plan priorities, including the updating of PRRD property lists, scheduling of treatments and inventory of outreach materials. Key results include the treatment of 51 sites, the entry of survey and treatment data into the InvasivesBC database and providing educational materials to community groups and events.

Reid Graham received the highest number of valid votes for the
office of Electoral Area B Director. You can view the 2025 Area B By Election Declaration of Election Results.

View the 2023 Area C By-Election results.

The Regional Board adopted the Dinosaur Museum Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2476, 2022 on November 10, 2022 as follows: 2776 votes in favour, 1752 votes against. The bylaw provides authority for the provision of grants in aid to not for profit societies or local governments that are developing and improving, operating and maintaining a Dinosaur Museum in the Peace River Regional District. 

References:

• Board Report ADM-BRD-349
• Bylaw No. 2476, 2022
• Dinosaur Museum Grant in Aid Service Assent Voting Results

The Regional Board adopted the Electoral Area B Fort St. John Public Library Financial Contribution Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2484, 2022 on November 10, 2022 as follows: 180 votes in favour, 177 votes against. The bylaw establishes a service to be known as “Fort St. John Public Library Financial Contribution” to provide funding to assist with provision of library services. The bylaw is established to provide authority for the provision of financial contributions to not for profit organizations or local governments that are developing, improving and operating the Fort St. John Public Library in the Peace River Regional District. 

References:

• Board Report ADM-BRD-351
• Bylaw No. 2484, 2022
• Electoral Area B FSJ Public Library Financial Contribution Service Assent Voting Results

The Regional Board adopted the Global Geopark Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2477, 2022 on November 10, 2022 as follows: 2278 votes in favour, 1752 votes against. The bylaw provides authority for the provision of grants in aid to not for profit societies or local governments that are developing and improving, operating and maintaining a UNESCO designated Global Geopark in the Peace River Regional District. 

References:

• Board Report ADM-BRD-348
• Bylaw No. 2477, 2022
• Global Geopark Grant in Aid Service Assent Voting Results

The Regional Board adopted the Gotta Go Roadside Facilities Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2440, 2021 on August 12, 2021. The Gotta Go project will provide restroom facilities along a portion of the Alaska Highway.

References:

• AAP Public Notice
• AAP Project on Have Your Say
• AAP Virtual Public Meeting
• Board Report, August 12 2021

The Regional Board adopted the Health Related Services Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2445, 2021 on July 22, 2021. The bylaw will allow the PRRD to enhance health-related services in the region in the form of grants to not-for-profit societies who offer health related services, and scholarships to students seeking post-secondary education in a health care or medical field.

References:

• Health Related Services Grant-In-Aid Project on Have Your Say
• Health Related Services Grant-In-Aid Virtual Public Meeting
• Health Related Services Grant-In-Aid Determination of Final Results

The Regional Board adopted the Regional Connectivity Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2487, 2022 on November 10, 2022 as follows: 3088 votes in favour, 1389 votes against. The bylaw establishes a service to be known as “Regional Connectivity Service” that authorizes the Regional District to:

• Enter into partnering agreements with internet or cellular service providers to apply for grant funding from other levels of government or grant programs for Broadband Infrastructure
• Enter into partnering agreements to allow the PRRD to provide capital grants for Broadband Infrastructure projects
• Provide Peace River Regional District resources required to manage and advance Broadband Initiatives

References:

• Board Report ADM-BRD-350
• Bylaw No. 2487, 2022
• Regional Connectivity Service Assent Voting Results

The Regional Board adopted the Seniors Aging In Place Support Services Establishment Bylaw No. 2444, 2021 on July 22, 2021. The bylaw will help seniors stay in their homes for as long as possible by providing services including healthy meals, housekeeping, and yard maintenance.

References:

• Seniors Aging in Place Support Services Project on Have Your Say
• Seniors Aging in Place Support Services Virtual Public Meeting
• Seniors Aging in Place Support Services Determination of Final Results

The Regional Board adopted the Sport and Cultural Events Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2473, 2022 on November 10, 2022 as follows: 3210 votes in favour, 1284 votes against. The bylaw establishes a service to be known as “Sport and Cultural Events Grant in Aid” to provide funding to local governments or non-profit entities to host national or international level events, competitions or festivals that are sanctioned by the relevant governing oversight body, held within the boundaries of the Peace River Regional District.

References:

• Board Report ADM-BRD-352
• Bylaw No. 2473, 2022
• Sport and Cultural Events Grant in Aid Assent Voting Results

The PRRD retained Urban Matters to complete Housing Needs Reports for the four constituent communities and the four electoral areas. They created separate reports for each community and electoral area, taking into account local factors while looking at the region as a whole:

• Dawson Creek Housing Needs Report
• Electoral Area B Housing Needs Report
• Electoral Area C Housing Needs Report
• Electoral Area D Housing Needs Report
• Electoral Area E Housing Needs Report

The Housing Needs Implementation Framework summarizes the findings from the Housing Needs Reports and outlines strategies for addressing identified housing needs. It provides a plan for how the PRRD and its communities can implement recommendations from the reports to improve housing availability, affordability and suitability. This framework serves as a guide to help local governments take action on housing issues and make informed decisions moving forward.

The Government of BC introduced changes to the Local Government Act in 2019 that required municipalities and regional districts to help better understand current and future housing needs and incorporate these into local plans and policies through a complete Housing Needs Report. The Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) awarded the PRRD funding to support the completion of the first round of reports.