Peace River Regional District public meetings in 2025

Electoral Area Directors Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion items, decisions, or reports.

Rural Budgets Administration Committee

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee is meeting to discuss funding requests and budget approvals. The body will hear from delegations regarding local sports and cenotaph projects and review financial reserve reports.

• Grant request from the City of Dawson Creek (FN-RBAC-409)
• Grant request from the Fort St. John Public Library Association (FN-RBAC-411)
• Pre-budget approval for Dawson Creek Pouce Coupe Rural Fire DCFD Apparatus (PS-RBAC-005)
• Delegation from Dawson Creek Sportsman's Club regarding Shotgun Sports Complex
• Delegation from Dawson Creek Cenotaph Revitalization Committee

Electoral Area Directors Committee

The Electoral Area Directors Committee will meet to discuss sub-regional recreation and culture funding, including a request for a funding increase from the City of Dawson Creek. The body will also review environmental project updates and community service function establishment approvals for 2026.

• Request from the City of Dawson Creek for a Sub Regional Recreation Funding increase
• 2026 Community Services Service Function Establishment Approvals (CS-EADC-023)
• 2025 Environmental Services Project Updates (ENV-EADC-052)
• BC Hydro Agricultural Compensation Fund Committee appointment correspondence
• EADC Terms of Reference

Invasive Plant Monitoring Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion items, decisions, or reports. No substantive business is scheduled in the text provided.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Committee of the Whole will meet on Friday, December 5, 2025 at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre in Fort St. John. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, adoption of agenda, and reports, as well as a presentation by Steve Kozuki, Executive Director of Forestry Works for BC Society. No decisions, votes, or contracts are listed in the agenda.

• Presentation by Forestry Works for BC Society – Steve Kozuki, Executive Director

Board Meeting

The board will adopt the agenda and minutes, receive delegations, and review a series of reports and recommendations, including health care scholarships, rural budget recommendations, and contract awards. It will consider the proposed sale of the North Pine TV Tower (ADM-BRD-668) and a BC Hydro memorandum of understanding for the Charlie Lake sewer system (ENV-BRD-257). Additional items include grant‑in‑aid decisions for sport, cultural events and recreational trails, and a subdivision application within the Agricultural Land Reserve (DS-BRD-513).

• North Pine TV Tower Sale (ADM-BRD-668)
• BC Hydro Memorandum of Understanding No. 2 for Charlie Lake Sewer (ENV-BRD-257)
• Contract Award – RFQ 51-2025 Janitorial Services (ENV-BRD-259)
• 2026 Sport and Cultural Events Grant‑in‑Aid (FN-BRD-352)
• Subdivision within the ALR, PRRD File No. 25-010 ALR SUB (DS-BRD-513)

Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The Regional Hospital District Board will meet to discuss the provisional budget for 2026. The board will also review minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting and hold a closed session.

• 2026 Regional Hospital District Provisional Budget (FN-RHD-046)
• Adoption of November 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Closed Regional Hospital District Meeting (ADM-RHD-041)

North Peace Leisure Pool Commission

The agenda for the Peace River Regional District North Peace Leisure Pool Commission meeting on 2025-12-02 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific proposals, contracts, or hearings.

Commissioners re‑elected Chair Trevor Bolin and Vice‑Chair Brad Sperling for a one‑year term. The commission voted to decline pursuing naming rights for the North Peace Leisure Pool and to focus on expanding its advertising and sponsorship program, with a report due in 2026. They approved a three‑year concession lease with Tasty Dogs, authorized a sole‑source fire‑alarm replacement purchase for $52,607.68, and directed staff to work with School District 60 to support Youth Commissioners. The board deferred a decision on several 2026 capital‑budget supplemental requests and scheduled a special meeting on 13 January 2026 to finalize the budget.

• Re‑elected Chair Trevor Bolin and Vice‑Chair Brad Sperling for 2026 term (unanimous)
• Directed staff to decline naming rights and explore advertising/sponsorship (Carried)
• Approved three‑year concession lease with Tasty Dogs, option for two‑year renewal (Carried)
• Approved sole‑source fire‑alarm replacement purchase for $52,607.68 (Carried)
• Directed staff to engage School District 60 to formalize support for Youth Commissioners (Carried)
• Deferred decision on 2026 capital‑budget supplemental requests (Carried – deferral)
• Recommended holding a special meeting on 13 January 2026 to finalize budget (Carried)

Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission

The Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission meeting on November 25, 2025 has no listed agenda items. The agenda contains only placeholders and no decisions or discussions are recorded. Consequently, no items are being decided or discussed at this meeting.

The Civic Properties Commission acclaimed Dan Rose as Chair and Allen Courtoreille as Vice‑Chair for 2026. The 2026 operating and capital budget was deferred to the January 13, 2026 meeting. The commission approved the donation of money and toys collected at the November 29 public swim and skate fundraiser to the Chetwynd Christmas Bureau Toy Drive.

• Dan Rose acclaimed as Chair for 2026 (uncontested)
• Allen Courtoreille acclaimed as Vice‑Chair for 2026 (uncontested)
• Agenda for November 25, 2025 adopted (carried)
• Minutes from October 28, 2025 adopted (carried)
• 2026 Operating and Capital Budget deferred to Jan 13, 2026 (carried)
• Reports R‑1 through R‑4 received and approved (carried)
• Donation of fundraiser monies and toys to Chetwynd Christmas Bureau approved (carried)

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Board will review contract awards for an administrative building and a Blackfoot Regional Park caretaker. The meeting includes delegations regarding wind energy projects and museum updates, as well as decisions on temporary use permits and ALR subdivisions.

• PRRD Administrative Building Construction Contract Award ITT 46-2025
• Blackfoot Regional Park Caretaker Contract Award RFP 40-2025
• Subdivision within the ALR (File No. 25-011 ALR SUB)
• Temporary Use Permits No. 25-005 and No. 25-006
• Delegation from Renewable Energy Systems Canada Inc. regarding Sweetwater Wind Project

Electoral Area Directors Committee

The Peace River Regional District Electoral Area Directors Committee will elect a chair and vice‑chair for 2025‑2026, adopt meeting minutes, and consider several reports including a SCADA system assessment, 2026 service function approvals, and the Agricultural Emergency Response Plan. The committee will also review status updates for halls and community facilities and address any new business.

• Election of 2025‑2026 Chair and Vice‑Chair
• Adoption of the Agricultural Emergency Response Plan (PS‑EADC‑002)
• SCADA System Assessment and Scope of Work (ENV‑EADC‑050)
• 2026 Environmental Services Service Function Establishment Approvals (ENV‑EADC‑051)
• Halls and Community Facilities Status Updates (CS‑EADC‑022)

The Electoral Area Directors Committee elected Director Hiebert as Chair and Director Sperling as Vice‑Chair for the 2025‑26 term. The committee adopted its agenda and the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It formally received letters from the Fort St. John Literacy Society supporting the public library. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Elected Director Hiebert as Chair (2025‑26) – motion carried
• Elected Director Sperling as Vice‑Chair (2025‑26) – motion carried
• Adopted meeting agenda – motion carried
• Adopted October 9, 2025 minutes – motion carried
• Received Fort St. John Literacy Society letters – motion carried
• Adjourned meeting – motion carried

Rural Budgets Administration Committee

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee will elect its 2025‑2026 chair and vice‑chair, adopt the agenda and minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting, and consider several 2026 supplemental pre‑budget approvals. Items under review include a SCADA upgrades Phase 2 project, demolition and electrical evaluation at North Peace Park, and a dry‑hydrant water pilot for the Charlie Lake fire area. The committee will also approve the October 2025 financial reserves and other consent‑calendar items.

• Election of 2025‑2026 Chair and Vice‑Chair (by reference to Electoral Area Directors Committee)
• Adoption of draft minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting
• 2026 Supplemental Pre‑Budget Approval – SCADA Upgrades Project – Phase 2
• 2026 Supplemental Pre‑Budget Approval – North Peace Park demolition and electrical evaluation
• 2026 Supplemental Pre‑Budget Approval – Charlie Lake Fire dry‑hydrant water pilot project

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee voted to cancel the Utilities Extension Grants Policy, ending the grant stream for rural utility extensions. It approved $219,855 for the Seniors Aging in Place program and recommended creating four Electoral Area Legacy Fund reserves, transferring $6.1 million from existing fair‑share reserves into those new funds. The committee also approved multiple SCADA upgrades funding commitments and endorsed a grant‑writer contract and a $8,000 grant application to the Northern Development Initiative Trust.

• Rescinded Utilities Extension Grants Policy No. 1340‑70 (cancelling the grant stream) – CARRIED
• Approved $219,855 Seniors Aging in Place funding ($152,204 from EA D, $67,651 from EA E) – CARRIED
• Recommended amendment to Operating Reserves Policy to add four Electoral Area Legacy Fund reserves – CARRIED
• Approved transfer of $1.3 M (EA B), $1 M (EA C), $1 M (EA D), $2.8 M (EA E) to the new Legacy Fund reserves – CARRIED
• Approved SCADA Upgrades Phase 2 funding: $75 k Chilton Sewer, $100 k Harper Imperial Sewer, $75 k Kelly Lake Sewer, $75 k Rolla Sewer – CARRIED
• Recommended pre‑budget approval for SCADA Phase 2 up to $500 k for Charlie Lake Sewer – CARRIED
• Recommended pre‑budget approval for grant‑writer contract up to $155 k annually, total $439,250 – CARRIED
• Recommended submission of grant application to Northern Development Initiative Trust for up to $8 000 – CARRIED

Board Meeting

The Regional Board will elect its leadership for the 2025/2026 term and consider several new bylaws. The meeting includes delegations regarding the Taylor Wind Project and regional context statements for Fort St. John and Taylor.

• Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 2588, 2025
• Chetwynd Public Library Capital Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 2585, 2025
• Chetwynd Area Scramblevision Service Bylaw No. 2586, 2025
• 2025 Environmental Services Budget Amendments
• Charlie Lake Sewer - East Side Capital Improvement Engineering and Design of Upgrade Options

Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The Regional Hospital District Board will elect its 2025‑2026 Chair and Vice‑Chair. It will adopt a Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Resolution No. 85 and consider first‑reading adoption of Capital Expenditure Bylaws No. 214 and No. 219. Presentations from Northern Health on seniors housing and the 2025‑26 capital plan will be discussed, along with a letter on naming the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital.

• Election of 2025/2026 Chair and Vice‑Chair (ADM‑RHD‑039)
• Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Resolution No. 85 (FN‑RHD‑043)
• Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 214, 2025 (FN‑RHD‑044) – first three readings
• Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 219, 2025 (FN‑RHD‑045) – first three readings
• Northern Health presentation on seniors housing in the district

Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission

The agenda for the Peace River Regional District Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission on 2025-10-28 contains no listed items; it only includes procedural placeholders and no decisions or discussions are specified.

The Civic Properties Commission adopted the agenda for October 28, 2025, accepted the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting, and approved reports R‑1 through R‑4. All three motions were carried. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Agenda for Oct 28, 2025 accepted (carried)
• Minutes from Aug 26, 2025 accepted (carried)
• Reports R‑1 through R‑4 approved (carried)

Solid Waste Committee

The Peace River Regional District Solid Waste Committee will review reports on waste disposal, landfill operations, and funding agreements. The meeting is scheduled for October 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Dawson Creek.

• Review of Solid Waste Department Plan for 2026
• Update on Chetwynd Landfill Scale Replacement
• Mattress shredding pilot at North Peace Regional Landfill
• Solid Waste Funding Agreement with BC Hydro
• Letter from District of Mackenzie regarding waste disposal

The Solid Waste Committee adopted its agenda and the July 31, 2025 minutes. It received a letter from the District of Mackenzie and recommended staff work with the district on waste‑disposal solutions. The committee also recommended that the Regional Board accept the 2026 Solid Waste Department Plan, approve metal signage at transfer stations, and authorize a mattress‑shredding pilot with a letter to the BC Minister. Finally, it approved an amendment to the Solid Waste Regulation and Fees Bylaw to replace Schedule B with flat‑rate fees.

• Adopted meeting agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted July 31, 2025 Solid Waste Committee minutes (CARRIED)
• Received District of Mackenzie letter for discussion (CARRIED)
• Recommended staff work with District of Mackenzie on waste‑disposal solutions (CARRIED)
• Recommended Regional Board accept 2026 Solid Waste Department Plan (CARRIED)
• Recommended approval of metal informational signage at all transfer stations (CARRIED)
• Recommended approval of mattress shredding pilot and letter to BC Minister (CARRIED)
• Recommended amendment to Solid Waste Regulation and Fees Bylaw to adopt flat‑rate fees (CARRIED)

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Board will review updates to the Peace River Agreement 2026-2030 Long Term Development Plan and regional zoning survey results. The body is also considering two new bylaws regarding service boundaries and regional services. Additionally, delegations will provide updates on health-related services grants.

• North Peace Leisure Pool Service Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 2584, 2025
• Function 505 Chetwynd Area Scramblevision Service Bylaw No. 2586, 2025
• Purchase of MSA Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
• Subdivision applications within the ALR (File No. 25-006 and 25-009)
• Peace River Agreement 2026-2030 Long Term Development Plan

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will meet to hear a delegation from the Agricultural Land Commission. The discussion will focus on regulation changes associated with Bill 14.

• Delegation from Agricultural Land Commission regarding Bill 14 regulation changes

Electoral Area Directors Committee

The Electoral Area Directors Committee will consider a KPMG Canada presentation on an Agricultural Emergency Response Plan. It will adopt the Agricultural Emergency Response Plan (PS‑EADC‑002). The committee will also review a Community Works Fund grant policy amendment, a structural assessment of Jackfish Community Hall, and a business case for upgrades to the Charlie Lake sewer east side.

• Adoption of the Agricultural Emergency Response Plan (PS‑EADC‑002)
• Community Works Fund Grant Policy Amendment and intake reopening (FN‑EADC‑006)
• Jackfish Community Hall – structural assessment (CS‑EADC‑021)
• Business case for Charlie Lake Sewer East Side capital improvement engineering design (ENV‑EADC‑049)
• KPMG Canada presentation on the Agricultural Emergency Response Plan

Rural Budgets Administration Committee

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee is meeting to review long-term development planning and specific funding allocations. The body will discuss the Peace River Agreement and financial reserves for September 2025.

• Peace River Agreement 2026-2030 Long Term Development Plan
• Redistribution of Rolla Creek Dyking Committed Funds
• Funding allocation for Jackfish Community Hall facility assessment
• September 2025 Financial Reserves
• Rural Budgets Administration Bylaw No. 1166, 1998

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee adopted its agenda and minutes. It approved the redistribution of $242,000 for Rolla Creek Dyking, recommended a $242,000 amendment to the 2025 Financial Plan, received and forwarded the Peace River Agreement 2026‑2030 report, and approved a $100,000 funding commitment for the Jackfish Community Hall facility assessment. The consent calendar was received and a thank‑you card item was lifted.

• Adopted meeting agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted September 11, 2025 minutes (CARRIED)
• Authorized return of $242,000 Rolla Creek Dyking funds and commit $242,000 from PRA Funds (CARRIED)
• Recommended amendment to increase PRA transfer by $242,000 and decrease Fair Share transfer by $242,000 (CARRIED)
• Received and forwarded Peace River Agreement 2026‑2030 Long Term Development Plan report (CARRIED)
• Approved $100,000 funding commitment for Jackfish Community Hall assessment (CARRIED)
• Lifted thank‑you card item for Baldonnel Elementary School (CARRIED)
• Received October 9, 2025 consent calendar (CARRIED)

North Peace Leisure Pool Commission

The agenda for the October 7, 2025 meeting of the North Peace Leisure Pool Commission contains no listed items, descriptions, or attachments. It appears to be a placeholder with no decisions or discussions recorded.

The North Peace Leisure Pool Commission adopted its agenda and the July 8, 2025 minutes. It authorized a $70,000 sponsorship agreement with Tourmaline Oil Corporation for Sunday free swimming in 2026. It also approved a four‑week pool maintenance shutdown from September 6 to October 4, 2026, set the 2026 meeting schedule, and appointed two Youth Commissioners for the 2025‑2026 year.

• Adopted agenda (Resolution 22/25) – CARRIED
• Adopted July 8, 2025 minutes (Resolution 23/25) – CARRIED
• Authorized $70,000 2026 sponsorship with Tourmaline Oil (Resolution 24/25) – CARRIED
• Approved four‑week maintenance shutdown Sep 6‑Oct 4, 2026 (Resolution 25/25) – CARRIED
• Implemented 2026 meeting schedule (Resolution 26/25) – CARRIED
• Authorized appointment of two Youth Commissioners, $774 passes (Resolution 27/25) – CARRIED
• Received Aquatic Manager Report (Resolution 28/25) – CARRIED
• Received In‑Progress Report (Resolution 29/25) – CARRIED

Solid Waste Public and Technical Stakeholder Committee

The Peace River Regional District Solid Waste Public and Technical Stakeholder Committee will meet to adopt the July 18 draft minutes, review the 2026 Solid Waste Department Plan, and consider the Draft 2025 Solid Waste Annual Report.

• Adoption of July 18 draft committee minutes
• Review of 2026 Solid Waste Department Plan
• Consideration of Draft 2025 Solid Waste Annual Report
• Review of Terms of Reference
• Public and Technical Stakeholder Committee meeting

Board Meeting

The Board will adopt the agenda and minutes from the September 18 meeting, receive delegations on health‑related services grants and energy regulation changes, and consider several reports. Items include a contract award for an active landfill conformance review, a pre‑approval of the 2026 Function 160 fleet budget, and amendments to regional parks funding. The meeting also covers updates on strategic planning, communications, and a closed‑session notice.

• RFP Award 43-2025 PRRD Active Landfill Conformance Review and DOCP Update
• 2026 Function 160 Fleet Budget Allocation Pre‑Approval
• Growing Communities Funding Allocation Amendments – Function 200 – Regional Parks
• Delegation: STARS presentation on Health‑Related Services Grant‑in‑Aid
• BC Energy Regulator presentation on Regulation Changes associated with Bill 14

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation from Development Services about the second round of public engagement on the Regional Zoning Bylaw. No formal decision or vote is listed for this item. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural agenda items.

• Round 2 engagement presentation for the Regional Zoning Bylaw (presented by Ashley Murphey, General Manager of Development Services, and Devin Croin, Planner 3)

Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional Hospital District Board will adopt its agenda and the draft minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting. It will review a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (ADM‑RHD‑037) to reform the Hospital District Act. The board will also handle routine items such as a consent calendar item from Minister Josie Osborne and a notice of a closed‑session meeting.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of draft minutes from September 18, 2025
• Review of proposed Memorandum of Understanding for Hospital District Act Reform (ADM‑RHD‑037)
• Consent calendar: Card from Minister Josie Osborne
• Notice of closed Regional Hospital District meeting (ADM‑RHD‑036)

Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission

The agenda for the Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission meeting on 2025-10-01 contains no listed items, descriptions, or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder with no substantive business recorded.

The commission adopted the meeting agenda and accepted the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting. It approved the receipt of reports R‑1 through R‑4. It also approved the use of Cottenwood Hall and kitchen facilities on December 18, 2025 for the Annual Senior & Elders Dinner at no charge.

• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Accepted minutes from August 26, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Approved use of Cottenwood Hall and kitchen facilities on Dec 18, 2025 for senior dinner, no charge (carried)
• Approved receipt of reports R‑1 through R‑4 (carried)

Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to consider the first three readings and adoption of a capital expenditure bylaw. The board will also review an invitation regarding a long-term care project in Fort St. John.

• Peace River Regional Hospital District Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 218, 2025
• Invitation from Northern Health to join the Fort St. John Long Term Care Project Steering Committee

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Committee of the Whole will meet to adopt the agenda and hear a presentation on Regional Zoning Bylaw No. 2582, 2025, regarding development services.

• Adoption of agenda
• Presentation on Regional Zoning Bylaw No. 2582, 2025
• Delegation from Development Services (Ashley Murphey, Devin Croin)

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Board will adopt the agenda and minutes, receive reports, and discuss several items. Key decisions include the first reading of Regional Zoning Bylaw No. 2582 and consideration of OCP and Zoning Amendment Bylaws Nos. 2577 and 2578. The board will also review a contract amendment for water‑well drilling, an RFP award for regional risk mapping, and an application to remove soil and place fill within the Agricultural Land Reserve.

• Regional Zoning Bylaw No. 2582, 2025 – first reading (DS‑BRD‑504)
• OCP & Zoning Amendment Bylaws Nos. 2577 & 2578, 2025 – consideration of refusal (DS‑BRD‑502)
• Contract Amendment – RFQ 45‑2024 Water Well Drilling (ENV‑BRD‑254)
• RFP Award 36‑2025 Regional Risk and Hazard Mapping (CS‑BRD‑426)
• Removal of Soil and Placement of Fill within the ALR, File No. 25‑001 (DS‑BRD‑503)

Electoral Area Directors Committee

The Electoral Area Directors Committee will adopt the agenda and minutes, hear a delegation from McElhanney presenting the Charlie Lake Sewer East Side Capital Improvement Plan, and consider related reports on that plan and on seniors aging‑in‑place programs for Electoral Areas B, C and E. New business includes a letter of support for the closure of the District of Tumbler Ridge after‑hours emergency department.

• Delegation: McElhanney presentation on Charlie Lake Sewer – East Side Capital Improvement Plan
• Report: Charlie Lake Sewer – East Side Capital Improvement Plan (ENV‑EADC‑048)
• Report: Seniors Aging In Place – Electoral Area B (DR‑EADC‑026)
• Report: Seniors Aging In Place – Electoral Area C (DR‑EADC‑025)
• Letter of support for closure of District of Tumbler Ridge after‑hours emergency department

Rural Budgets Administration Committee

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, then review several reports. It will discuss the redistribution of committed funds (FN‑RBAC‑388) and evaluate three electrical‑extension grant requests and a grant for the Fort St. John Men’s Shed Society. The committee will also examine the August 2025 financial reserves and Rural Budgets Administration Bylaw No. 1166,1998.

• Redistribution of Committed Funds, FN‑RBAC‑388
• Grant Request – Electrical Extension for J. Bissett, FN‑RBAC‑391
• Grant Request – Electrical Extension for J. and M. Dyck, FN‑RBAC‑392
• Grant Request – Fort St. John Men’s Shed Society, FN‑RBAC‑393
• August 2025 Financial Reserves, FN‑RBAC‑389

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee adopted its agenda and the August 21, 2025 minutes. It received the Federation of Canadian Municipalities annual membership invoice for information. The committee authorized the return of unused grant commitments for Electoral Areas B, D, and E to their original funding sources. It also approved a $225,000 funding commitment for the Pouce Coupe Fire Hall engineered design and redirected a $10,000 annual commitment for School District 60 to be paid from Peace River Agreement funds.

• Adopted meeting agenda – CARRIED
• Adopted August 21, 2025 minutes – CARRIED
• Received Federation of Canadian Municipalities annual membership invoice for information – CARRIED
• Authorized return of unused grant commitments for Electoral Area B – CARRIED
• Authorized return of unused grant commitments for Electoral Area D – CARRIED
• Authorized return of unused grant commitments for Electoral Area E – CARRIED
• Approved $225,000 funding commitment for Pouce Coupe Fire Hall engineered design – CARRIED
• Approved that the 2026 $10,000 School District 60 swim‑transport commitment be paid from Peace River Agreement funds – CARRIED

Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission

The Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission is meeting to discuss agenda items and procedural matters. The agenda is primarily procedural and does not list specific decisions or public hearings.

• Agenda review
• Procedural items
• No specific decisions listed

The Civic Properties Commission adopted the agenda for August 26, 2025. It approved the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting. The commission received and approved reports R‑1 through R‑4. No other business was taken.

• Agenda for Aug 26, 2025 accepted (carried)
• Minutes from June 24, 2025 accepted (carried)
• Reports R‑1 through R‑4 received and approved (carried)

Rural Budgets Administration Committee

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee will consider several grant requests, including one from the BC Stock Dog Association (FN‑RBAC‑385) and another from the Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce (FN‑RBAC‑386). It will also review a purchase of PFAS‑free bunker gear for the Charlie Lake Fire Department (CS‑RBAC‑101) and a repair project for Moberly Lake Fire Department Squad 4 (CS‑RBAC‑102). Additional items include a carbon‑capture protocol notice, the July 2025 financial reserves, and various thank‑you letters and consent items.

• Grant Request – BC Stock Dog Association (FN‑RBAC‑385)
• Grant Request – Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce (FN‑RBAC‑386)
• PFAS‑free bunker gear purchase for Charlie Lake Fire Department (CS‑RBAC‑101)
• Squad 4 repair for Moberly Lake Fire Department (CS‑RBAC‑102)
• July 2025 Financial Reserves (FN‑RBAC‑387)

Electoral Area Directors Committee

The Electoral Area Directors Committee will adopt its agenda and the draft minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting. It will review correspondence, reports, and the committee diary. The only substantive new business item is the reopening of the railway from Dawson Creek to the Alberta border.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of draft minutes from July 24, 2025
• Review of EADC diary
• Review of EADC Terms of Reference
• Reopening of Railway – Dawson Creek to the Alberta Border (new business)

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Board will adopt the agenda, review reports and delegations, and consider several contract awards. It will take three readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2580 and a first reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2581 for adoption. Additional items include contracts for the demolition of Golata and Osborn community halls, an Osborn Hall replacement design study, and a Cleanfarms agricultural plastics program award.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2580, 2025 – three readings and adoption
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2581, 2025 – first reading
• Contract Award ITT 35-2025 – Golata and Osborn Community Halls Demolition
• Osborn Hall Replacement Project – concept design and cost estimates
• Contract Award – Cleanfarms Agricultural Plastics Program

Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The Regional Hospital District Board will meet to adopt the draft minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting and review an item previously released from a closed session. The meeting will also include correspondence regarding a site tour for the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Replacement Project.

• Adoption of Regional Hospital District Board Draft Meeting Minutes for July 17, 2025
• Review of Item Previously Released from Closed Regional Hospital District Meeting (ADM-RHD-034)
• Correspondence regarding Dawson Creek and District Hospital Replacement Project site tour

Public Hearing

The Peace River Regional District will hold a public hearing on August 13, 2025 at the Chetwynd & District Recreation Centre (4552 North Access Rd). The hearing will consider Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2577 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2578, both dated 2025. Attendees will review comments received from agencies, municipalities, the public, and the applicant before any decision is made.

• OCP Bylaw No. 2577, 2025 (Mia Ventures)
• Zoning Bylaw No. 2578, 2025 (Mia Ventures)
• Public hearing process statement (25-003 OCPZN Statement of Public Hearing)
• Comments from agencies and municipalities (25-003 OCPZN Comments Received from Agencies and Municipalities)
• Written public comments (three redacted PDFs dated 2025‑05‑16 and 2025‑05‑20)

Solid Waste Committee

The Solid Waste Committee is meeting to discuss updates to landfill design, operating, and closure plans for 2025/26. The body will also review recommendations from the Public and Technical Stakeholder Committee and a partnership with West Moberly First Nation and Recycle BC.

• Review of Landfill Design Operating and Closure Plans 2025/26 updates (ENV-SWC-192)
• Proposal for a second attendant at the Hudson’s Hope Transfer Station (ENV-SWC-191)
• Partnership with West Moberly First Nation and Recycle BC (ENV-SWC-190)
• Public and Technical Stakeholder Committee recommendations on Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Amendment (ENV-SWC-186)
• Updates on the Kelly Lake Transfer Station re-opening and the 2023 Bessborough leachate spill

Electoral Area Directors Committee

The Electoral Area Directors Committee will adopt the agenda and minutes, hear reports on Fellers Heights potable water, the North Peace Regional Park implementation plan, a geotechnical hazard assessment for the Rolla sewer outfall, and considerations for cancelling the ITT 18-2025 contract for the High Level Crescent and Alaska Highway Redundancy Project. The meeting also includes new business, a diary review, a consent calendar item on the Aquatic Harvester Pilot Program business case, and a notice of motion.

• Contract Cancellation Considerations – ITT 18-2025 High Level Crescent & Alaska Highway Redundancy Project (ENV‑EADC‑047)
• Fellers Heights Potable Water report (DR‑EADC‑024)
• North Peace Regional Park Implementation Plan (CS‑EADC‑019)
• Rolla Sewer Outfall Geotechnical Hazard Assessment (ENV‑EADC‑046)
• Aquatic Harvester Pilot Program Business Case (ENV‑EADC‑045)

Rural Budgets Administration Committee

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee will consider several grant and funding requests, including a grant from the Chetwynd Communications Society and one from the Northern Lights College Foundation. It will also review a funding request to decommission a test well at the Buick Creek Rodeo Grounds and dispose of the Romedo Spring property, as well as a bin placement proposal for the Kelly Lake Transfer Station. Additional items include adoption of minutes, review of June 2025 financial reserves, and a reporting requirement contract with Clear Course Consulting.

• Grant Request – Chetwynd Communications Society (FN-RBAC-383)
• Grant Request – Northern Lights College Foundation (FN-RBAC-384)
• Funding Request – Buick Creek Rodeo Grounds Test Well Decommissioning and Romedo Spring Property Disposal (ENV-RBAC-098)
• Kelly Lake Transfer Station Bin Placement – Area D Fair Share Commitment (ENV-RBAC-099)
• June 2025 Financial Reserves (FN-RBAC-382)

North Peace Leisure Facility Replacement Steering Committee

The North Peace Leisure Facility Replacement Steering Committee will meet to adopt meeting minutes from April 2025 and review the committee's Terms of Reference. The agenda also includes a notice of a closed meeting.

• Review of North Peace Leisure Facility Replacement Steering Committee Terms of Reference
• Adoption of Draft Meeting Minutes from April 22, 2025
• Notice of Closed NPLFR Steering Committee Meeting for July 23, 2025

Solid Waste Public and Technical Stakeholder Committee

The Solid Waste Public and Technical Stakeholder Committee is meeting to discuss a consultation summary regarding amendments to the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan. The committee will also review minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting.

• PRRD Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Amendment Consultation Summary (ENV-SWPTSC-005)
• Adoption of March 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Committee Terms of Reference

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Board will review the third reading and adoption of Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 2571. It will also consider the OCP and Zoning Amendment Bylaws Nos. 2577 and 2578 and the Chetwynd and Area Civic Properties Commission Establishment Bylaw No. 2579. Contract awards for sewer valve replacements at Charlie Lake and Kelly Lake will be presented. Additional reports, correspondence and items from previous meetings will be discussed.

• Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 2571 – third reading and adoption
• OCP & Zoning Amendment Bylaws Nos. 2577 and 2578 – consideration of refusal
• Chetwynt and Area Civic Properties Commission Establishment Bylaw No. 2579 – third reading and adoption
• Contract Award ITT 16-2025 – Charlie Lake Sewer Valve Replacement
• Contract Award ITT 19-2025 – Kelly Lake Valve Replacements and Interconnect Repairs

Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The Regional Hospital District Board will adopt its agenda and approve the draft minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting. It will review a seniors‑housing report for the district. The board will consider the first three readings and adoption of Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 217, 2025.

• First three readings and adoption of Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 217, 2025 (FN‑RHD‑040)
• Review of Seniors Housing report (DR‑RHD‑001) and related press releases
• Adoption of draft minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting
• Consent calendar items released from the September 12, 2024 closed meeting
• Notice of a closed session scheduled for July 17, 2025

Health Care Scholarship Committee

The Health Care Scholarship Committee will meet to discuss administration options for scholarships. The body will also review correspondence from Northern Health and Northern Lights College.

• Report on Health Care Scholarship Administration Options (ADM-HCSC-015)
• Letter from Northern Health President Ciro Panessa regarding a committee representative
• Northern Lights College letter regarding a scholarship invoice
• Review of the Health Care Scholarship Matrix dated August 31, 2022
• Adoption of April 25, 2025 meeting minutes

Broadband Internet and Mobility Committee

The Broadband Internet and Mobility Committee will discuss internet and mobility plans for seniors aging in place. The meeting includes a presentation from the Peace Region Internet Society (PRIS) and a review of regional connectivity bylaws.

• Presentation by Peace Region Internet Society (PRIS)
• Report on Seniors Aging in Place - Low Income Internet and Mobility Plans (ADM-BIMC-037)
• Review of Regional Connectivity Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2487, 2022
• Review of Committee Terms of Reference and Guiding Principles

North Peace Leisure Pool Commission

The North Peace Leisure Pool Commission is scheduled to meet on July 8, 2025, to discuss agenda items. The agenda is currently procedural and does not list specific decisions or topics.

• Meeting scheduled for July 8, 2025
• Agenda is procedural and currently empty

The commission approved the North Peace Leisure Pool Fees and Charges Policy, which will take effect on September 1 2025. It also received the procurement procedure for discussion and adopted it for further review. Several reports—including the Aquatic Manager, budget work‑in‑progress, in‑progress tracking, and finance reports—were received for information. The roof replacement project’s cost overrun was noted, and commissioners agreed to consider reallocating $84,000 to cover the shortfall.

• Adopted agenda as presented – Carried
• Adopted minutes of April 1 2025 meeting – Carried
• Received North Peace Leisure Pool Procurement Procedure for discussion – Carried
• Adopted North Peace Leisure Pool Fees and Charges Policy (effective Sep 1 2025) – Carried
• Received Aquatic Manager Report – Carried
• Received NPLP Budget Work‑In‑Progress Report – Carried
• Received NPLP ‘In Progress’ Tracking Report – Carried
• Received NPLP Finance Report – Carried

Electoral Area Directors Committee

The Electoral Area Directors Committee will meet on June 26, 2025, to discuss the closure of the Jackfish Community Hall and adopt the draft minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting.

• Adoption of Electoral Area Directors Committee Draft Meeting Minutes of May 8, 2025
• Discussion on Jackfish Community Hall Closure
• Review of EADC Terms of Reference
• Review of EADC Diary

Rural Budgets Administration Committee

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee will adopt its agenda and the draft minutes from May 8 and May 9, 2025. It will receive updates on the PRRD grant writer services program and the Community Works Fund. The committee will consider grant applications from the Village of Pouce Coupe, Nor’ Pioneer Community Society, and Sunset Prairie Cemetery Association. It will review the May 2025 financial reserves report and discuss Rural Budgets Administration Bylaw No. 1166, 1998.

• Grant Request – Village of Pouce Coupe (FN-RBAC-377)
• Grant Request – Nor’ Pioneer Community Society (FN-RBAC-378)
• Grant Request – Sunset Prairie Cemetery Association (FN-RBAC-379)
• Community Works Fund Update (FN-RBAC-381)
• May 2025 Financial Reserves report (FN-RBAC-380)

Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission

The agenda for the June 24, 2025 meeting of the Peace River Regional District Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific proposals, contracts, or hearings.

The Civic Properties Commission adopted the agenda as presented. It accepted the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting. It approved reports R‑1 through R‑4. It approved the Chetwynd and District Recreation Complex Operating Agreement and will forward it to the District of Chetwynd for endorsement before recommending it to the Regional Board.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Accepted minutes from May 6, 2025 (carried)
• Approved reports R‑1 through R‑4 (carried)
• Approved Chetwynd and District Recreation Complex Operating Agreement (carried)

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Board will adopt the agenda and minutes, hear delegations and reports, and consider several items for decision. A key agenda item is the first and second reading of Bylaw No. 2579 establishing the Chetwynd and Area Civic Properties Commission. The board will also review contract awards, subdivision applications within the Agricultural Land Reserve, and new business proposals such as the Kelly Lake spring‑cleanup extension.

• Bylaw No. 2579, 2025 – Establishment of the Chetwynd and Area Civic Properties Commission (first and second readings)
• RFP Award 30-2025 – Business Continuity Consulting Services contract
• Subdivision within the ALR, File No. 25-004, ALC ID 103264
• Subdivision within the ALR, File No. 25-003, ALC ID 103697
• 2025 Spring Cleanup Extension for Kelly Lake (new business)

Special Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District will hold a special board meeting on June 3, 2025, to discuss recommendations from the Electoral Area Directors Committee. The meeting is scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the district office located at 1981 Alaska Avenue in Dawson Creek.

• Call to order and agenda adoption
• Gallery comments or questions
• Electoral Area Directors Committee recommendations from May 8, 2025
• Media questions
• Adjournment

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Board will adopt the agenda and minutes, receive reports, and consider several contract awards and a development variance permit. Items include a variance request (File No. 25-001), contract awards for sewer upgrades and highway piping, and an amendment to the Climate Action Plan. The meeting also covers updates on library projects, community space design, and fire‑smart funding.

• Development Variance Permit No. 25-001 (DS-BRD-485)
• Contract Award ITT 11-2025 North Peace Airport Subdivision Sewer Upgrades (ENV-BRD-240)
• Contract Award ITT 18-2025 High Level Crescent and Alaska Highway Piping Redundancy (ENV-BRD-241)
• RFP Award 25-2025 DC Closed Landfill Cover Rehabilitation – Engineering Services (ENV-BRD-242)
• Climate Action Plan – Contract Amendment No. 2 (DS-BRD-484)

Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The Regional Hospital District Board will meet to discuss hospital district business. The primary item for consideration is the first three readings and adoption of a capital expenditure bylaw.

• PRRHD Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 216, 2025 (FN-RHD-039)

Special Rural Budgets Administration Committee Meeting

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee is meeting to receive a report regarding a grant application. The discussion focuses on the CX Rodeo Association Fort St. John Rough Stock Event.

• Verbal Report from the Electoral Area Officer regarding the CX Rodeo Association Fort St. John Rough Stock Event Grant

Rural Budgets Administration Committee

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee is meeting to discuss grant requests and recreational allocations for several rural areas. The body will also review a funding request for water infrastructure repairs at Kelly Lake.

• Grant request from CX Rodeo Association (FN-RBAC-375)
• Grant request from Pouce Coupe Food Bank (FN-RBAC-376)
• 2025 Rural Recreational and Cultural Grant-in-Aid allocations for Areas B, C, E, and Sub Regional
• Funding request for Kelly Lake Valve Replacements & Interconnect Repairs Project (ENV-RBAC-097)
• Delegation from CX Cattle Association regarding Riding for the Future

Electoral Area Directors Committee

The Electoral Area Directors Committee will adopt its agenda and the draft minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. It will discuss Item 8.3 concerning the Rose Prairie Water Station. The committee will also consider the Electoral Area Boundary Change Process (ADM‑EADC‑064) and the EADC Terms of Reference.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of draft minutes from April 17, 2025
• Discussion of Rose Prairie Water Station (Item 8.3)
• Electoral Area Boundary Change Process – ADM‑EADC‑064
• Review of EADC Terms of Reference

Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion items or decisions.

The Civic Properties Commission directed the Director of Recreation to start the refrigeration plant on August 4, 2025 and have ice ready by August 18, 2025 at a summer rate of $137.99 per hour. It approved reports R‑1 through R‑4 and awarded the Phase 2 parking lot paving contract to Para;e; Projects inc. for $1,132,634.60. The commission also instructed a minor policy adjustment to the Length Swimming policy.

• Adopted agenda as presented (Carried)
• Approved minutes from March 25, 2025 (Carried)
• Approved reports R‑1 through R‑4 (Carried)
• Directed Director of Recreation to start refrigeration plant Aug 4, ice ready Aug 18, summer rate $137.99/hr (Carried)
• Awarded Phase 2 parking lot paving contract to Para;e; Projects inc. for $1,132,634.60 (Carried)
• Directed Director of Recreation to make minor adjustment to Length Swimming policy (Carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hold discussions regarding responses from provincial agencies and industry partners. The meeting focuses on environmental assessments and the development of wind farm projects.

• Discussion on Environmental Assessment Office response regarding BC Hydro's Amendment Application EAC E14-2
• Review of Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions response regarding wind farm projects
• Review of BC Energy Regulator response to an invitation to present
• Discussion of letter from Doig River First Nation to Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions regarding proposed wind farm projects
• Review of EDF Renewables response regarding environmental processes for Taylor Wind

Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The Regional Hospital District Board will review the 2024 audited financial statements and audit findings. The board will also receive updates from Northern Health regarding capital plans for 2024-25 and 2025-26, as well as the Facilities Condition Index.

• 2024 Audited Financial Statements presentation by Beswick Hildebrandt Lund CPA
• 2024 Peace River Regional District Financial Statements (FN-RHD-038)
• Northern Health 2024-25 Capital Plan Update
• Northern Health 2025-26 Capital Plan Update
• Northern Health Facilities Condition Index presentation

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Board will review the 2024 audited financial statements and a proposal for a doctor employment pilot program. The body is also deciding on a zoning amendment and updates to the Solid Waste Regulation and Fees Bylaw.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2576, 2025 (PRRD File No. 25-001 ZN)
• Solid Waste Regulation and Fees Bylaw No. 2525, 2023 update
• RFP 08,09-2025 Rural Refuse Collection and Transfer Services Contract award
• Subdivision within the ALR (PRRD File No. 25-002 ALR SUB)
• Chetwynd Landfill Replacement Project LoO Application

Broadband Internet and Mobility Committee

The Broadband Internet and Mobility Committee will review several consent‑calendar items, including the CRTC's extension of the 911 system transition deadline. It will also consider a Letter of Intent from Prophet River First Nation for a data centre, a report on the CRTC broadband subsidy impact in northern BC, and the Regional Connectivity Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2487, 2022. Additional presentations include an update on the Northern Rockies Project and a discussion of the committee’s terms of reference and guiding principles.

• CRTC Extends 911 System Transition Deadline (item 10.1)
• Prophet River First Nation Data Centre Letter of Intent (item 10.2)
• CRTC Broadband Internet Subsidy and its Impact on Northern BC (item 10.3)
• Regional Connectivity Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2487, 2022 (item 10.6)
• Northern Rockies Project Update presentation (item 6.2)

Health Care Scholarship Committee

The Health Care Scholarship Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes from January and February 2025. It will discuss the suspension of scholarships due to the expiry of the Northern Health MOU. The committee will also receive the NLC Cares annual progress report, review the Health Care Scholarship Matrix, and consider the HCSC Terms of Reference.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of January and February 2025 meeting minutes
• Report on suspension of scholarships – expiry of Northern Health MOU
• NLC Cares annual progress report and financial statement
• Review of Health Care Scholarship Matrix and HCSC Terms of Reference

The Health Care Scholarship Committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the January 10 and February 11 meetings. It voted to recommend that the Regional Board suspend all Northern Health‑administered scholarship programs for the 2025 intake and to suspend the $2,500 per‑student Part 1 funding of the RN/RPN scholarship pending a review. The committee also approved the consent calendar and adjourned the meeting.

• Adopt agenda – carried
• Adopt January 10, 2025 minutes – carried
• Adopt February 11, 2025 special minutes – carried
• Recommend Regional Board suspend all Northern Health‑administered scholarships for 2025 intake – carried
• Recommend Regional Board suspend Part 1 RN/RPN scholarship ($2,500 per student) for 2025 intake – carried
• Approve consent calendar – carried
• Adjourn meeting – carried

Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission

The agenda for the Peace River Regional District Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission on April 23, 2025 contains no listed items or descriptions. It appears to be a placeholder without substantive agenda content.

North Peace Leisure Facility Replacement Steering Committee

The North Peace Leisure Facility Replacement Steering Committee will adopt its agenda and the draft minutes from the January 30, 2025 meeting. It will hear a gallery comment period, introduce a new Electoral Area B alternate director, and consider the committee's terms of reference. A notice of a closed‑session meeting is also on the agenda.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of draft minutes from January 30, 2025
• Introduction of new Electoral Area B alternate director
• Review of committee Terms of Reference (TOR)
• Notice of closed‑session meeting (CS‑NPLFRC‑039)

The steering committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the January 30, 2025 meeting. It approved a new business item that introduced Ernest Wiebe as the Electoral Area B Alternate Director and thanked former staff member Kevin Clarkson. The committee voted to recess to a closed session and then adjourned the meeting.

• Adopt agenda – motion moved by Mayor Hansen, seconded by Director Graham, carried
• Adopt January 30, 2025 minutes – motion moved by Councillor Turnbull, seconded by Councillor Ponto, carried
• Approve new business item – introduction of Alternate Director Ernest Wiebe and farewell to Kevin Clarkson, motion moved by Councillor Ponto, seconded by Director Graham, carried
• Recess to closed session – motion moved by Councillor Turnbull, seconded by Director Sperling, carried
• Adjourn meeting – carried

Rural Budgets Administration Committee

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee is meeting to discuss several grant requests and a proposal for a fire department site addition. The body will also review financial reserves and membership invoices.

• P25 Site Addition Proposal from Hudson's Hope Fire Department
• Grant request from Peace River Forage Association of BC (FN-RBAC-368)
• Grant request from Northern Trails Historical Society (FN-RBAC-369)
• Grant request from District of Hudson's Hope (FN-RBAC-370)
• March 2025 Financial Reserves (FN-RBAC-367)

Electoral Area Directors Committee

The Electoral Area Directors Committee will discuss proposed changes to electoral area boundaries. The meeting also includes reports on water services and financial data for potable water stations in Area B.

• Electoral Area Boundary Changes (DR-EADC-023)
• Area B Water report regarding Buick Creek Rodeo Grounds and Romedo Spring (ENV-EADC-042)
• Rose Prairie Water Station 2025 community meeting and survey results (ENV-EADC-043)
• 2024 Area B Potable Water Stations Financial Report (ENV-EADC-044)
• EADC Terms of Reference

Regional Parks Committee

The committee will adopt the agenda and minutes from the December 12, 2024 meeting, hear gallery comments, and address standard business items such as delegations and correspondence. A report on the Spencer Tuck Boat Launch Licence of Occupation Application (CS‑RPC‑041) will be presented. The consent calendar includes a review of the committee’s Terms of Reference, and diary items will be noted.

• Adoption of agenda and minutes from Dec. 12, 2024
• Spencer Tuck Boat Launch Licence of Occupation Application (CS‑RPC‑041)
• Review of Regional Parks Committee Terms of Reference (consent calendar)
• Diary items for the committee
• Standard reports, delegations, and correspondence

Solid Waste Committee

The Solid Waste Committee is meeting to discuss updates to waste management policies and programs. The body will review a proposed illegal dumping policy and a study on the waste collection system network.

• PRRD Illegal Dumping (Littering) Policy No. 0340-85
• Agricultural Plastics Pilot Program 2025-2026 Extension
• PRRD Solid Waste Collection System Network Study
• Regional SW Management Plan Amendment - Consultation Plan
• Solid Waste Committee Terms of Reference amendment

Public Hearing

The Peace River Regional District is holding a public hearing to discuss the Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 2571, 2025. The meeting includes a presentation of the proposal and opportunities for public and agency comments.

• Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 2571, 2025

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Board will adopt the agenda and minutes from the March 20 meeting, hear a fire service needs assessment, and consider zoning bylaws, subdivision applications, and grant requests. The board will also receive correspondence and committee reports.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2433, 2021 (third reading and adoption)
• Development Variance Permit No. 24-012 (deferred to April 10)
• Request to Waive Minimum Parcel Frontage (PRRD File No. 24-117 MoTT)
• Subdivision within the ALR (PRRD File No. 25-001 ALR SUB)
• Mobile Computer Assisted Dispatch – UBCM Next Generation 911 Funding Application

North Peace Leisure Pool Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.

The commission adopted the agenda and the minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting. It approved a resolution directing staff to work with the regional district to create a customized Purchasing and Tendering Policy for the North Peace Leisure Pool. The commission also received the Aquatic Manager report, the In‑Progress tracking report, and the Finance report for information.

• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes of the Jan 21, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Approved Resolution 09/25 to develop a tailored Purchasing and Tendering Policy (carried)
• Received Aquatic Manager Report (carried)
• Received In‑Progress Tracking Report (carried)
• Received Finance Report (carried)

Solid Waste Public and Technical Stakeholder Committee

The Solid Waste Public and Technical Stakeholder Committee is meeting to review a consultation plan for amending the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan. The meeting includes a presentation from Tetra Tech regarding the amendment process.

• Presentation by Tetra Tech on the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Amendment Consultation Plan
• Review of Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Proposed Amendment – Schedule G
• Review of Terms of Reference (finalized Feb 20, 2025)

The committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the October 4, 2024 meeting. It then recommended that the Solid Waste Committee advise the Regional Board to approve the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Amendment – Consultation Plan dated March 13, 2025, which adds a section for future facilities. The motions were carried.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted October 4, 2024 meeting minutes (carried)
• Recommended Solid Waste Committee advise Regional Board to approve the RSWMP Amendment Consultation Plan (carried)

Rural Budgets Administration Committee

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee is meeting to discuss grant requests and the allocation of Rural Recreational & Cultural Grant-in-Aid funds for Electoral Areas B, E, and Sub-Regional areas. The body will also consider policy amendments for gas tax grants and recreational grants.

• Grant requests from South Peace District Crime Prevention Association and Peace River Forage Association of BC
• Allocation of funds for Golata Creek Demolition and Redevelopment of Grounds
• Proposed Rural Recreational & Cultural Grants-In-Aid Policy Amendment
• Proposed Community Works Gas Tax Grant Policy Amendment
• Review of February 2025 Financial Reserves

Electoral Area Directors Committee

The Electoral Area Directors Committee will adopt the agenda and minutes, review several letters from the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship about aquatic harvester approvals for Charlie Lake and Swan Lake, and consider a report on the West Moberly First Nations bulk potable water tank loader station. The committee will also receive a new business letter to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food regarding the North Pine Farmers Institute.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of February 13, 2025 draft minutes
• Letters on aquatic harvester approvals for Charlie Lake and Swan Lake
• Report: West Moberly First Nations bulk potable water tank loader station (DR‑EADC‑022)
• New business: Letter to Ministry of Agriculture and Food re North Pine Farmers Institute

Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission

The Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission agenda for March 25, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are detailed in the provided document. The agenda appears to be a procedural placeholder.

The commission adopted the agenda with an added item on extended ice time, accepted the February 25 minutes, approved reports R‑1 through R‑4, and approved the picture of Brooklyn Bodo for display in the Fitness Centre. An inquiry about extending arena ice into August was noted but no decision was made.

• Agenda adopted with extended ice time addition (carried)
• Minutes from February 25, 2025 accepted (carried)
• Reports R‑1 through R‑4 approved (carried)
• Photo of Brooklyn Bodo approved for wall mounting in Fitness Centre (carried)

Board Meeting

The board will consider several bylaws, including the Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 2571 for its first and second readings. It will also review amendments to the five‑year financial plans for 2024‑2028 (Bylaw No. 2575) and 2025‑2029 (Bylaw No. 2572) and decide on their adoption. Additional items include an amendment to the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan 2025 and a Development Variance Permit No. 24‑012. The meeting also includes reports on the Site C Regional Legacy Benefits Agreement and other updates.

• Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 2571 – first and second readings
• PRRD Five Year Financial Plan (2024‑2028) Amendment Bylaw No. 2575 – first three readings and adoption
• 2025‑2029 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2572 – adoption
• Regional Solid Waste Management Plan 2025 Amendment (ENV‑BRD‑233)
• Development Variance Permit No. 24‑012 (DS‑BRD‑476)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation from Development Services on the Regional Zoning Bylaw. It will also hold a board discussion on how to fund Emergency and Disaster Management, including whether costs should be borne by Electoral Areas or the regional board. No decisions are recorded on the agenda.

• Presentation: Regional Zoning Bylaw (Development Services)
• Board discussion: Funding for Emergency and Disaster Management
• Gallery comments or questions
• Delegations

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation on the Regional Climate Resiliency Plan prepared by Development Services. The plan will be reviewed and discussed by members. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of Regional Climate Resiliency Plan by Development Services (Ashley Murphey)

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Board will meet to discuss a new five-year financial plan and a zoning amendment. The agenda includes a strategic plan presentation from Northern Health and requests for funding for website upgrades and indigenous engagement.

• 2025-2029 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2572, 2025
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2570, 2025 (PRRD File No. 24-006)
• Request to waive minimum parcel frontage for PID: 008-804-338 and 008-804-320
• Authorization to seek Year 2 Indigenous Engagement Requirement Funding
• RFQs 02-2025, 03-2025, 04-2025 for 2025 Spring and Fall Cleanup Campaign

Special Board Meeting

The Board is meeting to discuss the overall draft 2025 budget package and various departmental draft rural budgets. These include funding for community services, environmental services, finance, and protective services.

• PRRD Overall Draft 2025 Budget Package (FN-BRD-325)
• Protective Services draft budgets for rural fire protection in Charlie Lake, Chetwynd, Dawson Creek-Pouce Coupe, Fort St. John, Moberly Lake, Taylor, and Tomslake
• Environmental Services draft budgets for Rolla Creek Dyking and various sewer/water functions
• Community Services draft budgets for regional arenas, community centres, and libraries
• North Peace Leisure Facility Replacement Steering Committee recommendation

Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission

The agenda for the Peace River Regional District Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission meeting on 2025-02-25 contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive proposals or decisions.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation from McElhanney on the North Peace Regional Park’s Adeline Kelly Building, including an occupancy change code review and cost estimate. It will also receive an update from Development Services on the Regional Growth Strategy project. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• McElhanney presentation on occupancy change code review and cost estimate for the Adeline Kelly Building (North Peace Regional Park)
• Development Services presentation on Regional Growth Strategy project update

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Board will adopt its agenda, approve minutes, and hear presentations from provincial ministries and health authorities. It will review a series of committee reports and consider several land‑use and infrastructure items, including two zoning amendment bylaws, a subdivision application within the Agricultural Land Reserve, an RFP award for a Transtor bin replacement, and Section 11 approvals for aquatic harvester licences. The board will also address a repeal bylaw for ticket information and noise control.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2570, 2025 – first three readings (PRRD File No. 24-006)
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2547, 2024 – adoption consideration (PRRD File No. 24-002)
• Subdivision within the ALR, PRRD File No. 24-005 – application review
• RFP Award 20-2025 Hudson’s Hope and Tumbler Ridge TS‑500 Transtor Bin Replacement
• Aquatic Harvester WSA – Section 11 approvals for Charlie Lake and Swan Lake

Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional Hospital District Board will meet on February 20, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as adoption of the agenda, minutes, and reports. The primary substantive matter is the first three readings of the Annual Budget Bylaw No. 215 for 2025. Additional items include a consent calendar with a previously released document and a letter to provincial ministers.

• First three readings of Annual Budget Bylaw No. 215, 2025
• Review of item previously released from a closed meeting (ADM‑RHD‑029)
• Letter from regional hospital districts to Ministers Osborne and Ma regarding a meeting invitation
• Adoption of draft minutes from the January 9, 2025 board meeting
• Recess to closed session

Electoral Area Directors Committee

The Electoral Area Directors Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, hear a delegation from the Peace River Forage Association about expanding crop horizons, and receive the Rose Prairie Water Well Drilling Program Update (ENV‑EADC‑041). The committee will defer that report to the next meeting and forward the information to Alternate Director Graham. Additional items include reviewing the diary, consent calendar, terms of reference, and a notice of a closed session.

• Deferral of Rose Prairie Water Well Drilling Program Update (ENV‑EADC‑041) to next meeting
• Delegation from Peace River Forage Association regarding expanding crop horizons
• Adoption of agenda and minutes
• Review of EADC Terms of Reference
• Notice of closed EADC session (ADM‑EADC‑061)

Rural Budgets Administration Committee

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee will review grant requests for community groups and a draft budget for the Rolla Creek Dyking project. The agenda includes the adoption of previous meeting minutes and correspondence regarding municipal membership.

• Grant request for Spark Women's Leadership Conference Society
• Grant request for South Peace District Crime Prevention Association
• Grant request for Flatrock Community Cemetery Society
• Grant request for MacWood Film Arts Development Society
• 2025 Function 430 Rolla Creek Dyking Draft Budget

Invasive Plant Committee

The Invasive Plant Committee will elect a chair and vice‑chair, adopt the agenda and minutes, and review the 2025 Function 520 invasive‑plant draft budget, the 2024 annual report, and the 2025 strategic plan. It will also consider new business and consent‑calendar items such as draft minutes of the Invasive Plant Monitoring Committee and terms of reference.

• Election of chair and vice‑chair
• Adoption of agenda and minutes
• Review of 2025 Function 520 invasive‑plant draft budget (ENV‑IPC‑017)
• Review of 2024 invasive‑plant program annual report (ENV‑IPC‑018)
• Review of 2025 invasive‑plant program strategic plan (ENV‑IPC‑019)

Special Health Care Scholarship Committee

The Special Health Care Scholarship Committee will hear presentations from Northern Lights College on the PRRD Health Care Scholarship and from the University of Northern BC on the Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program. A letter from North Peace Secondary School regarding a funding commitment for three health care scholarships will be considered. The committee will also review the PRRD and NHA Memorandum of Understanding for the Health Care Scholarship Program.

• Northern Lights College presentation on PRRD Health Care Scholarship
• University of Northern BC presentation on the Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program
• Letter from North Peace Secondary School about funding commitment for three health care scholarships
• PRRD and NHA Memorandum of Understanding – Health Care Scholarship Program

North Peace Leisure Facility Replacement Steering Committee

The North Peace Leisure Facility Replacement Steering Committee will elect a chair and vice‑chair, adopt the agenda and the draft minutes from August 29 2024, review the draft 2025 project budget for the facility replacement, receive a notice of a closed meeting, and consider any new business and the committee’s terms of reference.

• Election of chair and vice‑chair
• Adoption of draft minutes from August 29 2024
• Review of Draft 2025 Project Budget – North Peace Leisure Facility Replacement (CS‑NPLFRC‑037)
• Notice of closed NPLFRS Committee meeting – January 30 2025 (CS‑NPLFRC‑038)
• Consent calendar item: Terms of Reference for the steering committee

Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission

The agenda for the Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission meeting on January 28, 2025 contains no listed items. The document provides only placeholders and no decisions, proposals, or discussions are specified.

Electoral Area Directors Committee

The Electoral Area Directors Committee is meeting to discuss updates on water source viability in the Rose Prairie area. The body will also review a grant application for writing services and the committee's terms of reference.

• Rose Prairie Water Well Drilling Program Update (ENV-EADC-041)
• PRRD NDIT Grant Application for grant writing services (ADM-EADC-059)
• EADC Terms of Reference
• Diary Updates (ADM-EADC-060)

Broadband Internet and Mobility Committee

The Broadband Internet and Mobility Committee will adopt its agenda, elect a chair and vice‑chair, and approve the draft minutes from October 23, 2024. It will review the 2024 Regional Connectivity Strategy report and the draft 2025 Regional Connectivity budget (Function 135). The consent calendar includes items such as the Wonder Valley AI Centre, five new cell towers on Highway 16, a review of the CRTC Broadband Fund, and updates to the committee’s terms of reference, guiding principles, and Bylaw No. 2487 (2022).

• Wonder Valley AI Centre – Municipal District of Greenview (ADM‑BIMC‑031)
• Highway 16 – Five New Cell Towers Improve Safety (ADM‑BIMC‑033)
• CRTC Broadband Fund Review
• Regional Connectivity Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2487, 2022
• Sharing of the 2024 Regional Connectivity Strategy Report (ADM‑BIMC‑030)

Rural Budgets Administration Committee

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee is meeting to discuss draft 2025 budgets for finance, environmental, community, and protective services. The body will also consider several grant requests and youth travel grant allocations.

• Grant request from BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, North Peace Branch
• Grant request for Pouce Coupe Park
• Grant request for Young Life Dawson Creek
• 2025 Bursary, Scholarship, 4H and Youth Travel Grants Allocation
• Draft 2025 budgets for rural fire protection, sewers, and community centres

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hold a discussion on the BC Call for Power, covering wind farms, environmental assessments, emission caps, and impacts on industry and the economy. The discussion will reference the Electoral Area Directors Recommendations from December 12, 2024, a September 13, 2024 letter from Minister Osborne, an excerpt from B.C. Today dated December 10, 2024, and a statement from Premier Eby. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Board discussion on BC Call for Power (wind farms, assessments, emission caps)
• Review of Electoral Area Directors Recommendations (Dec 12, 2024)
• Review of September 13, 2024 letter from Minister Osborne
• Review of December 10, 2024 excerpt from B.C. Today
• Review of Premier Eby statement on assessment and management

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Board will adopt the agenda and minutes, then consider several bylaws and administrative items. Key decisions include the first and second readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2570 and the third reading and adoption of Emergency and Disaster Management Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 2563. The board will also act on a designation of a building inspector, a request to waive minimum parcel frontage, and a parcel‑transfer request from the Village of Pouce Coupe.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2570 (first and second reading) – PRRD File No. 24-006
• Emergency and Disaster Management Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 2563 (third reading and adoption) – ADM‑BRD‑567
• Designation of Building Inspector – DS‑BRD‑454
• Request to Waive Minimum Parcel Frontage – PRRD File No. 22-051-MOTT, DS‑BRD‑452
• Request for Parcel Transfer from Village of Pouce Coupe to Regional District – Roll No. 561-00203.001

Emergency Executive Committee

The Emergency Executive Committee is meeting to discuss the draft 2025 budget for Function 300 – Emergency Planning. The committee will also review the 2024 FireSmart Annual Report and the January 2025 Snow Survey and Water Supply Bulletin.

• Function 300 – Emergency Planning Draft 2025 Budget (CS-EEC-026)
• FireSmart 2024 Annual Report from Mammoth Forestry
• January 1, 2025 Snow Survey and Water Supply Bulletin
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair

North Peace Leisure Pool Commission

The agenda for the North Peace Leisure Pool Commission meeting on 2025-01-21 contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions, contracts, or discussions recorded.

Solid Waste Committee

The Solid Waste Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, receive reports on the Recycle BC contract, cardboard collection at the Hudson’s Hope Transfer Station, and the 2025 Function 500 draft budget. It will also consider a request for an 8‑yard dumpster at Moberly Lake and adopt the committee’s terms of reference. No final decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Recycle BC contract update (ENV‑SWC‑174)
• Cardboard collection at Hudson’s Hope Transfer Station (ENV‑SWC‑175)
• 2025 Function 500 regional solid waste management draft budget (ENV‑SWC‑176)
• Request for an 8‑yard dumpster at Moberly Lake
• Adoption of Solid Waste Committee terms of reference

Health Care Scholarship Committee

The Peace River Regional District Health Care Scholarship Committee will elect a chair and vice‑chair, adopt the agenda and the draft minutes from the October 4, 2024 meeting, and consider several consent‑calendar items. A key item is the Health Care Scholarship Review (DR‑HCSC‑004), which the committee will decide after being deferred to this meeting. The committee will also review a progress update and subscription status report (FN‑HCSC‑019) and related MOUs with Northern Health and Northern Lights College.

• Election of chair and vice‑chair
• Adoption of draft meeting minutes from October 4, 2024
• Decision on Health Care Scholarship Review (DR‑HCSC‑004) deferred to this meeting
• Consent calendar: progress update and subscription status (FN‑HCSC‑019) plus MOUs with Northern Health and Northern Lights College
• Adoption of Health Care Scholarship Terms of Reference

Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The board will conduct its regular business, including call to order, adoption of the agenda and minutes from the December 6, 2024 meeting. It will consider a draft letter to Minister Osborne about an invitation to meet with regional hospital districts within Northern Health, along with a presentation on funding challenges. Additional items include reports, bylaws, new business, a consent calendar, a notice of motion, media questions, and a closed‑session recess.

• Draft letter to Minister Osborne regarding invitation to meet with regional hospital districts
• Presentation on Regional Hospital District funding challenges
• Adoption of draft minutes from December 6, 2024
• Consent calendar
• Notice of motion

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Board will meet to discuss infrastructure authorizations, including the demolition of two community halls and upgrades to the Kelly Lake Community Centre. The board will also review a landfill operation contract extension and a development variance permit.

• Authorization to demolish Osborn Community Hall and Golata Creek Community Hall
• Authorization for upgrades to Kelly Lake Community Centre
• Contract extension for RFP 01-2020 Operation of PRRD Landfills
• Development Variance Permit No. 24-011
• NDIT Grant Application for Emergency Operations Centre