Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, British Columbia

Regional Board Meeting

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Regional Board Meeting

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Regional Board Meeting

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Regional Board Meeting

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Regional Board Meeting

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Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the May 25 2026 meeting. It will review a list of district facilities and related accessibility information, and consider a summary of public responses from an accessibility survey. A verbal update on external support for developing an accessibility plan will also be presented. The meeting will conclude with a roundtable and set the next meeting for August 24 2026.

• Adopt agenda for July 20 2026 meeting
• Adopt minutes from May 25 2026 meeting
• Review Regional District facilities list and accessibility information
• Review summary of public responses from Accessibility Survey
• Verbal update on external support for Accessibility Plan development

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board Closed Meeting

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to consider moving into a closed session. This action is proposed under Section 90 of the Community Charter to discuss the Regional Hospital District Closed Report - July 2026.

• Consideration of Regional Hospital District Closed Report - July 2026

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to consider the adoption of multiple capital expenditure bylaws. These proposals primarily focus on replacing medical equipment at UHNBC and authorizing grants for building integrity and minor capital projects.

• Bylaw No. 381: UHNBC Electroencephalographs (EEG) x 2 Replacement
• Bylaw No. 382: UHNBC Victoria Medical X-Ray Replacement
• Bylaws No. 383 and 384: UHNBC DI Ultrasound replacements
• Bylaw No. 390: Prince George First Avenue Leasehold Improvement
• Authorization of annual Minor Capital and Building Integrity Grants to the Northern Health Authority

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee is reviewing several caretaker service contracts and facility upgrades. The body is discussing contract awards for waste management planning and park demolition, as well as initiating competitive bids for transfer station services.

• Proposed $188,380 contract to Dillon Consulting Limited for Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Review and Update
• Proposed $106,353.50 contract to Can You Dig It Contracting for caretaker house demolition at Giscome Portage Regional Park Huble Homestead Historic Site
• Proposed one-year contract extension for Jessie Brandner (3B6 Contracting) at Willow River Regional Transfer Station
• Proposed competitive bid processes for caretaker services at Buckhorn and West Lake Regional Transfer Stations
• Proposed competitive bid processes for replacement trailers at Vanway Regional Transfer Station and Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill

Notice of Open Meetings

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Regional Board Meeting

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Regional Board Closed Meeting

The Regional Board is meeting to consider proceeding to a closed session under Section 90 of the Community Charter. The agenda is primarily procedural to permit the discussion of supplemental items in private.

• Consideration of Closed Report - July 2026

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board will decide on up to $600,000 in Community Works Fund money for the Dome Creek Recreation Facility Replacement Project, consider a zoning amendment for 5945 Frenkel Road, and vote on numerous other items including a new fire chief appointment, a used pickup truck purchase for the Valemount Fire Department, and approval of over $55,000 in arts and heritage grants.

• Proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, 2014, Amendment Bylaw 3421, 2026 for 5945 Frenkel Road (Electoral Area C) — considered for information
• Community Works Fund — Dome Creek Recreation Facility Replacement Project: up to $600,000 funding to be approved
• Red Rock/Stoner Volunteer Fire Department: Nelson Malcolm appointed as Fire Chief, effective June 18, 2026
• Valemount and District Volunteer Fire Department: capital budget amended to $70,000 for a used one-ton pickup truck, competitive bid requirements waived
• Election and Voting Procedures Bylaw No. 3264, 2022, Amendment Bylaw No. 3423, 2026 introduced and given first, second, and third readings and adopted

Notice of Open Meetings

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Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee will review a summary of Regional District of Fraser-Fort George departments and services. Members will also discuss external support for the development of an accessibility plan.

• External Support for Accessibility Plan Development
• National Accessibility Week (May 31 - June 6, 2026)

Agriculture Standing Committee

The Agriculture Standing Committee will elect a chair, adopt minutes from September 2024, and discuss a report on implementing the Regional Agriculture Strategy (RAS). The main item is a recommendation to the Board to approve the proposed RAS workplan for 2026–2027.

• Election of committee chair
• Adoption of September 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Report on Implementation of the Regional Agriculture Strategy (RAS) with proposed workplan for 2026–2027

Notice of Open Meetings

The agenda for the May 14, 2026 open meeting of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George lists only procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or discussions. The provided text is a placeholder from eSCRIBE software and lacks any actionable items, rezonings, contracts, or public hearings.

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Reconciliation Standing Committee

The Reconciliation Standing Committee will meet to adopt the agenda and minutes from a previous meeting. The committee will consider authorizing a draft Indigenous Relations Framework to proceed to consultation with First Nations.

• Adoption of agenda and March 2024 minutes
• Authorization to consult First Nations on Indigenous Relations Framework
• Report on Indigenous Relations Framework Draft

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board will adopt the April 16 minutes and receive several informational reports, including Q1 2026 procurement, disbursement, and bylaw enforcement statistics. It will consider a climate‑adaptation project on extreme heat and drought and conduct the first reading and public consultation for the Salmon River‑Lakes Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3422, 2026. The board will amend the capital budget for the 155 George Street office building renovation, increasing the allocation from $645,000 to $710,000, and approve related procurement waivers for furniture and fire‑department equipment.

• Capital budget amendment for 155 George Street Office Building third‑floor renovation – increase from $645,000 to $710,000.
• First reading and consultation approval for Salmon River‑Lakes Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3422, 2026.
• Introduction, readings, and adoption of Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, 2014 amendment (Bylaw No. 3413, 2026) for 7165 Sutley Road.
• Issuance of Development Variance Permit No. 1524 for 23485 Chief Lake Road, varying setback and parking requirements.
• Waiver of procurement policy to purchase office furniture valued over $75,000 and to procure ready‑built frontline engines for Ness Lake and Bear Lake volunteer fire departments.

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing several contract awards for landfill operations at Foothills Boulevard and Mackenzie Select. Members will also consider a competitive bid process for demolition at Giscome Portage Regional Park and participation in the Municipal Protected Areas Program.

• Award of $2,037,569.22 contract to Twin Rivers Development Ltd. for Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill earthworks
• Award of $570 hourly contract to Nahanni Construction Ltd. for Mackenzie Select Waste Landfill services
• Competitive bid process for caretaker house demolition at Giscome Portage Regional Park Huble Homestead Historic Site
• One-year contract extension for organic material shredding at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill to AB Contracting Ltd.
• Participation in the Municipal Protected Areas Program and assessment of parkland eligibility

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board will meet to review capital plan updates for 2025-26 and 2026-27. Northern Health representatives Mike Hoefer and Greg Marr will attend to provide a presentation on these plans.

• Northern Health Capital Plan 2025/2026 update
• Northern Health Capital Plan 2026/2027 update

Select Committee on Arts, Culture, Heritage Grants

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George Select Committee will meet to review and consider awarding grant funding to 14 organizations for the 2026 fiscal year. The committee will also adopt the previous meeting's minutes and the current agenda.

• Reviewing 2026 Arts, Culture, Heritage Grant Applications
• Adopting agenda for May 8, 2026 meeting
• Adopting minutes from May 9, 2025 meeting
• Receiving grant applications from Dunster Fine Arts Society
• Receiving grant applications from Theatre Northwest

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will consider adopting the agenda and minutes of previous meetings. New business includes discussion of key focus areas and engagement tools for accessibility plans, a verbal update on regional district accessibility initiatives, and planning for National Accessibility Week (May 31–June 6, 2026). The meeting is largely procedural and discussion-based, with no funding decisions or public hearings.

• Adoption of March 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of Accessibility Plans community engagement tools and executive summaries
• Verbal update on Regional District accessibility initiatives
• Discussion of National Accessibility Week, May 31–June 6, 2026

The Accessibility Advisory Committee met and adopted the agenda and previous minutes. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of discussions on the Regional District's accessibility plan, including key focus areas, engagement tools, and staff training needs. Updates were provided on current accessibility initiatives and National Accessibility Week planning.

• Adopted agenda as circulated (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of March 9, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 11:40 a.m. (unanimous)

Notice of Open Meetings

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Regional Board Closed Meeting

The Regional Board of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George will hold a closed session on Thursday, April 16, 2026, to consider supplemental agenda items under Section 90 of the Community Charter. The meeting is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Board Room at 155 George Street in Prince George, BC.

• Closed session to consider items under Section 90 of the Community Charter
• Meeting location: Board Room, 155 George Street, Prince George, BC
• Scheduled time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on April 16, 2026

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board will consider several items, including adoption of a bylaw notice enforcement amendment, issuance of three development variance permits, and a public presentation from the Government of Alberta on the West Coast Oil Pipeline. The board will also vote on the 2026–2027 Corporate Workplan, the 2025 audited financial statements, and regional grants-in-aid totaling $5,700. Appointments to community consultation committees and a provincial budget submission letter are also on the agenda.

• Proposed Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 3407, 2026 (first, second, third readings and adoption)
• Three Development Variance Permits: No. 1519 (Giscome Road), No. 1520 (Old Tete Jaune Road, accessory floor area to 285.0m²), No. 1521 (Woodpecker Landing Road, accessory floor area to 255.0m²)
• Public appearance: Government of Alberta presentation on West Coast Oil Pipeline as a Project of National Interest
• Regional Grants-in-Aid: $2,000 to Community First Foundation and $3,700 to Scouts Canada – Camp Hughes
• Approval of 2025 Draft Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and 2026–2027 Corporate Workplan

The Regional Board adopted an amendment to the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw and approved three development variance permits. The meeting also included a closed session and a presentation from the Government of Alberta regarding a proposed oil pipeline.

• Adopted Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 3407 (unanimous)
• Issued Development Variance Permit No. 1519 (unanimous)
• Issued Development Variance Permit No. 1520 (unanimous)
• Issued Development Variance Permit No. 1521 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 Draft Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (unanimous)
• Adopted March 19, 2026 Regional Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Closed meeting to public for Section 90(1)(g), (i), and (k) items (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to add 15 items (unanimous)

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee is reviewing several service contracts. These include a construction contract for the Valemount Regional Landfill closure and caretaker services for Berman Lake, as well as extensions for solid waste hauling services.

• Award of $437,002 to Civil North Contracting Ltd. for Valemount Regional Landfill final closure
• Award of $83,500 per year to R and M Maintenance Services for Berman Lake caretaker services
• One-year contract extension for solid waste hauling at Hixon, Shelley, and Willow River stations
• One-year contract extension for solid waste hauling at Miworth and Buckhorn stations
• One-year contract extension for roll-off bin hauling at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee adopted its agenda and the March 19 minutes. It approved five contract recommendations, including awarding the Valemount Regional Landfill closure contract to Civil North Contracting Ltd. and extending several solid‑waste hauling contracts for one year.

• Recommended award of Contract ES-26-01 to Civil North Contracting Ltd., $437,002 (May‑Dec 2026) – carried
• Recommended award of Contract ES-26-07 to Shelton Rafferty, Owner, R and M Maintenance Services, $83,500 per year (May 2026‑Apr 2029) – carried
• Recommended one‑year extension of Contract ES-22-03 to Environmental 360 Solutions Ltd. (Jul 2026‑Jun 2027) – carried
• Recommended one‑year extension of Contract ES-22-04 to Environmental 360 Solutions Ltd. (Jul 2026‑Jun 2027) – carried
• Recommended one‑year extension of Contract ES-22-07 to Environmental 360 Solutions Ltd. (Jul 2026‑Jun 2027) – carried

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board will meet briefly to adopt the agenda and minutes from March 19, 2026, then receive a report on Q1 2026 general disbursement schedules and consider approving the 2025 draft audited financial statements. The meeting is largely procedural, with two substantive reports for information and approval.

• Approval of 2025 draft audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025
• Q1 2026 general disbursement schedules for January to March 2026 received for information

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board approved the 2025 Draft Audited Financial Statements. The board also received for information the Q1 General Disbursement Schedules for January to March 2026 and a verbal report on the completed X-ray machine replacement at the Valemount Health Centre. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 2025 Draft Audited Financial Statements (Carried)
• Received Q1 General Disbursement Schedules for information (Carried)
• Received Chairperson's Report for information (Carried)
• Received verbal report on Valemount X-ray replacement (Carried)

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The committee will recommend adoption of two new park bylaws: Regional Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 3408, 2026 and a repealing bylaw. They will also consider approving a Columbia Basin Trust contribution agreement for George Hicks and Cedarside Regional Parks, and a one-year extension of leachate testing services at the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill.

• Consider approval of George Hicks and Cedarside Regional Parks Grant – Columbia Basin Trust Contribution Agreement
• Recommend one-year extension of Contract ES-24-08 Leachate Testing Services with McElhanney Ltd. (June 2026 – May 2027)
• Recommend adoption of Regional Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 3408, 2026
• Recommend adoption of Official Regional Parks Plan Designation Repeal Bylaw No. 3411, 2026

The Committee recommended several actions to the Board, including the adoption of new regional park regulations and a repeal bylaw. They also recommended approving a Columbia Basin Trust grant for George Hicks and Cedarside Regional Parks and extending a leachate testing contract for the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill.

• Recommended approval of George Hicks and Cedarside Regional Parks Grant to the Board
• Directed Administration to report on proposed projects by end of June 2026
• Recommended one-year extension of Contract ES-24-08 for landfill leachate testing to McElhanney Ltd.
• Recommended introduction, three readings, and adoption of Regional Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 3408, 2026 to the Board
• Recommended introduction, three readings, and adoption of Official Regional Parks Plan Designation Repeal Bylaw No. 3411, 2026 to the Board

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board will consider adopting a 2026-2030 financial plan bylaw and three temporary use permits for employee accommodation and a laydown yard in Electoral Area G. The meeting also includes reports on airport appointments and a public presentation on the City Nature Challenge.

• Adoption of 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3409, 2026
• Approval of Temporary Use Permit No. 294 for Westcoast Energy Inc.
• Approval of Temporary Use Permit No. 295 for A.M. Anderson Ventures Ltd.
• Appointment of Derek Dougherty to Prince George Airport Authority Board
• Introduction of 2025-2029 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3412, 2026

The Regional Board approved two temporary use permits for employee accommodation and a laydown yard. Additionally, the Board endorsed Derek Dougherty as the nominee to the Prince George Airport Authority Board.

• Approved Temporary Use Permit No. 294 for Westcoast Energy Inc. (CARRIED)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit No. 295 for A.M. Anderson Ventures Ltd. and Province of British Columbia (CARRIED)
• Approved frontage waiver for Murch Lake boundary adjustment (CARRIED)
• Endorsed Derek Dougherty as nominee to the Prince George Airport Authority Board (CARRIED)
• Postponed resolution regarding Expansion of Speculation and Vacancy Tax pending further information (CARRIED)

Public Safety and Emergency Management Standing Committee

The Public Safety and Emergency Management Standing Committee will meet to adopt the agenda and minutes for March 19, 2026, and receive an update on the FireSmart Community Funding and Supports Grant Program.

• Adoption of agenda and minutes for March 19, 2026
• Receiving update on FireSmart Community Funding and Supports Grant Program
• Reviewing FireSmart program transition to closed intake

Regional Board Closed Meeting

The Regional Board of Fraser-Fort George will meet in closed session on March 19, 2026, to consider agenda items under Section 90 of the Community Charter. The meeting is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Board Room on 155 George Street in Prince George, BC.

• Closed session to consider agenda items under Section 90 of the Community Charter
• Meeting location: Board Room, 155 George Street, Prince George, BC
• Meeting time: 10:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on March 19, 2026

Notice of Open Meetings

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Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to decide on the adoption of the 2026 Annual Operating Budget. The board will also consider several capital expenditure bylaws for upgrades and equipment at UHNBC.

• Proposed 2026 Annual Operating Budget Bylaw No. 375
• Bylaw No. 376: UHNBC FM Elevator 3 Upgrade
• Bylaw No. 377: UHNBC LAB Hematology Renovations Phase 2B
• Bylaw No. 378: UHNBC LAB Histology Ventilation Upgrade
• Bylaw No. 379: UHNBC CT 64 Replacement

The Board adopted the 2026 Annual Operating Budget Bylaw No. 375. Additionally, five capital expenditure bylaws were approved for various upgrades at University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC).

• Adopted 2026 Annual Operating Budget Bylaw No. 375
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 376 for UHNBC FM Elevator 3 Upgrade
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 377 for UHNBC LAB Hematology Renovations Phase 2B
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 378 for UHNBC LAB Histology Ventilation Upgrade
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 379 for UHNBC CT 64 Replacement
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 380 for UHNBC FM Electrical Rooms 1 and 6 Upgrade

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting. It will then hear a presentation on the Regional District of Fraser‑Fort George Overview and a presentation on Accessibility Plans in British Columbia. The committee will discuss next steps, hold a roundtable, and set the date for the next meeting.

• Adopt agenda for March 9, 2026 meeting
• Adopt minutes from February 9, 2026 meeting
• Presentation: Regional District of Fraser‑Fort George Overview (PDF)
• Presentation: Accessibility Plans in British Columbia (PDF)
• Discussion of next steps and scheduling of next meeting

The Accessibility Advisory Committee elected AJ Leason as Acting Chairperson by acclamation. It adopted the meeting agenda and the February 9, 2026 minutes as presented. No substantive policy decisions were made, and the next meeting was scheduled for April 20, 2026.

• AJ Leason elected Acting Chairperson by acclamation (unanimous)
• Agenda adopted as circulated (moved by Vardacostas, seconded by Dalzell)
• Minutes of February 9, 2026 adopted as circulated (moved by Dalzell, seconded by Vardacostas)
• Meeting adjourned at 11:24 a.m. (moved by Dalzell, seconded by Vardacostas)
• Next meeting scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2026

Notice of Open Meetings

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Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board will consider third reading and adoption of Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments for the Robson Valley-Canoe Upstream and Downstream areas. The board will also review several development variance permits, a temporary use permit for a campground, and subdivision frontage waivers in Electoral Areas C, D, and E.

• Third reading of Robson Valley-Canoe Upstream OCP and Zoning Bylaws (Electoral Area H)
• Third reading and adoption of Robson Valley-Canoe Downstream OCP and Zoning Bylaws (Electoral Area H)
• Consideration of Development Variance Permit No. 1517 for sewage disposal (Bergman Road, Electoral Area C)
• Consideration of Temporary Use Permit No. 292 for a campground (304 Cruise Road, Electoral Area E)
• Consideration of subdivision frontage waivers for West Beaverley Road and Scott Road

The board approved a request to extend operating hours for a timed racing organization’s Friday night automotive sports events. It also gave third‑reading and adopted several Robson Valley Canoe upstream and downstream official community plan and zoning bylaw amendments. Two development variance permits that change sewage‑disposal requirements for specific subdivisions were issued, and frontage‑requirement waivers were approved for subdivisions on West Beaverley Road and Scott Road. A proposed temporary‑use campground permit was not approved.

• Approved extended hours for Northern Interior Timed Racing events (6‑9 pm, 19 Fridays) – CARRIED
• Adopted Robson Valley – Canoe Upstream Official Community Plan Bylaw amendment – CARRIED
• Adopted Robson Valley – Canoe Upstream Zoning Bylaw amendment – CARRIED
• Adopted Robson Valley – Canoe Downstream Official Community Plan Bylaw amendment – CARRIED
• Adopted Robson Valley – Canoe Downstream Zoning Bylaw amendment – CARRIED
• Issued Development Variance Permit No. 1517 to vary sewage‑disposal requirements – CARRIED
• Approved subdivision frontage waiver for West Beaverley Road – CARRIED
• Defeated amendment and issuance of Temporary Use Permit No. 292 – DEFEATED

Regional Board Closed Meeting

This meeting agenda consists solely of a motion to proceed into a closed session under Section 90 of the Community Charter. No substantive items are discussed publicly; any decisions on exempt matters will occur behind closed doors.

• Motion to close the meeting to the public under Section 90(1)(a) of the Community Charter

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board will adopt the meeting agenda and minutes from January 15, 2026, and receive reports on the Northern Health Authority's 2026 Draft Capital Plan and Q4 2025 disbursement schedules.

• Adoption of January 15, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of Northern Health Authority Draft Capital Plan
• Review of Q4 2025 General Disbursement Schedules
• Acknowledgment of Lheidli T'enneh ancestral lands

The board adopted the February 26 agenda. It approved the January 15 minutes. It received the Northern Health Authority Draft Capital Plan report and the Q4 2025 General Disbursement Schedules report for information. The meeting was adjourned at 10:04 a.m.

• Adopted meeting agenda (moved by Scott, seconded by Runtz, carried)
• Adopted January 15 minutes (moved by Atkinson, seconded by Beckett, carried)
• Received Northern Health Authority Draft Capital Plan report (moved by Torgerson, seconded by Alan, carried)
• Received Q4 2025 General Disbursement Schedules report (moved by Atkinson, seconded by Beckett, carried)
• Adjourned meeting (moved by Atkinson, seconded by Scott, carried)

Notice of Open Meetings

This open meeting of the Regional District of Fraser–Fort George is scheduled for February 25, 2026, but the published agenda contains no actual agenda items — only empty software fields and placeholders. There are no decisions or discussions presented for public review.

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee will consider several operational items, including a jurisdiction agreement for John Dahl Regional Park, a competitive bid for caretaker services at Berman Lake, and contract extensions for solid waste hauling at Mackenzie and road watering at Foothills Boulevard Landfill. The meeting also includes the election of a committee chair and adoption of previous minutes.

• Recommendation to approve a jurisdiction agreement with the District of Mackenzie for John Dahl (Mackenzie) Regional Park recreational trails
• Proposal to enter a competitive bid process for caretaker services at Berman Lake Regional Transfer Station and Park
• One-year contract extension for Contract ES-21-14 – Solid Waste Hauling Services at Mackenzie Regional Transfer Station to Twin Rivers Developments Ltd. (May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027)
• One-year contract extension for Contract ES-23-11 – Road Watering Services at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill to Michael Bompas, DBA Grandview Water Hauling (June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027)

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee adopted its agenda and minutes, elected Director Alan as chair, and received several reports. It recommended that the Board approve a jurisdiction agreement with the District of Mackenzie for the John Dahl Regional Park recreational trails. It also recommended a competitive bid for Berman Lake caretaker services and one‑year contract extensions for solid waste hauling at Mackenzie and road watering at Foothills Boulevard.

• Recommend Board approve jurisdiction agreement for John Dahl Regional Park – Recreational Trails (carried)
• Recommend Board enter competitive bid process for caretaker services at Berman Lake Transfer Station and Park (carried)
• Recommend Board approve one‑year extension of Contract ES‑21‑14 for solid waste hauling at Mackenzie Transfer Station (carried)
• Recommend Board approve one‑year extension of Contract ES‑23‑11 for road watering at Foothills Boulevard Landfill (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George Committee of the Whole will consider and approve the 2026 budgets and five-year financial plans for Electoral Areas A through F. The meeting will also include the adoption of the previous meeting's minutes and a presentation on the 2026 budget process.

• Adoption of January 16, 2026 Committee of the Whole minutes
• Presentation on the 2026 Budget Process
• Approval of 2026 budgets for Electoral Area A
• Approval of 2026 budgets for Electoral Area C
• Approval of 2026 budgets for Electoral Area D

Climate Action Mitigation and Adaptation Standing Committee

The Climate Action Mitigation and Adaptation Standing Committee will meet to elect a chair and receive several informational reports. The committee is reviewing plans for electric vehicle integration and energy efficiency studies.

• Electric Vehicles (EV) Ready Fleet Plan report
• Feasibility Study Results regarding Gas Absorption Heat Pumps
• Integrated Energy Audits report
• Election of Committee Chair

Cultural Services Advisory Committee

The Cultural Services Advisory Committee is meeting to receive several informational reports. These include updates on regional funding, marketing, and the implementation of the 2023 to 2027 Regional Cultural Plan.

• 2026 Regional District Funding Update
• Heritage Asset Inventory and Assessment in the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George
• Northern Routes 2026 Marketing Update
• Cultural Plan Implementation Update regarding the Regional Cultural Plan 2023 to 2027

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will adopt the circulated agenda and discuss its objectives, including the Terms of Reference, the Accessible British Columbia Act, and related regulations. It will also present the meeting schedule for 2026. A roundtable discussion will follow before the meeting is adjourned.

• Adopt agenda as circulated
• Review Accessibility Advisory Committee objectives (Terms of Reference, Act, Regulation)
• Present 2026 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting schedule
• Roundtable discussion
• Adjourn meeting

The committee elected Tanis Forgues as Chairperson by acclamation. The agenda for the February 9 meeting was adopted as circulated. The meeting was adjourned at 11:47 a.m. after a motion was carried.

• Tanis Forgues elected Chairperson by acclamation
• Agenda adopted as circulated (moved by Vardacostas, seconded by Forgues, carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 11:47 a.m. (moved by Vardacostas, seconded by Dalzell, carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss and vote on the 2026 budget and 2026-2030 financial plans for a wide range of regional services, including general administration, 9-1-1 emergency response, solid waste management, and more. A presentation on the budget process will be given by the General Manager of Financial Services and CAO. All items are recommended for approval.

• 2026 Budget Process presentation from Financial Services and CAO
• Approve 2026 budget and five-year plan for 9-1-1 Emergency Response Service
• Approve 2026 budget and five-year plan for Solid Waste Management (including Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill)
• Approve 2026 budget and five-year plan for Regional Land Use Planning
• Approve 2026 budget and five-year plan for Regional Parks

The Committee of the Whole adopted the agenda amendment and the November 20, 2025 minutes. It received several service reports for information. It approved the 2026 budgets and the 2026‑2030 financial plans for General Administration, Regional Board, Heritage Conservation, Regional Grants‑in‑Aid, 9‑1‑1 Emergency Response Service, Community Services and other departments. The General Administration 2026‑2030 plan was approved despite opposition from Directors Alan and Skakun.

• Agenda amendment adding Financial Services Budget Presentation approved
• Report “General Administration – 1201” received for information
• 2026 budget for General Administration approved
• 2026‑2030 Financial Plan for General Administration approved (opposed by Alan, Skakun)
• 2026 budget for Regional Board approved
• 2026‑2030 Financial Plan for Regional Board approved
• 2026 budget for Heritage Conservation approved
• 2026‑2030 Financial Plan for Heritage Conservation approved

Notice of Open Meetings

This is a notice of an open meeting for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George on January 16, 2026. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific items, decisions, or discussions listed.

Cemetery Board of Trustees

The Cemetery Board of Trustees will receive a report on the proposed 2026 operating budgets for Bear Lake and Tete Jaune Cemeteries. The board will consider requests for a $4,400 grant for Bear Lake Cemetery and a $10,000 grant for Tete Jaune Cemetery to support their 2026 budgets. The agenda and previous meeting minutes will be adopted as routine items.

• Adopt agenda for the January 15, 2026 meeting
• Adopt minutes from the January 23, 2025 meeting
• Receive report on 2026 operating budgets for Bear Lake and Tete Jaune Cemeteries
• Request $4,400 grant from the Regional District for Bear Lake Cemetery’s 2026 budget
• Request $10,000 grant from the Regional District for Tete Jaune Cemetery’s 2026 budget

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, then hear a presentation from the Northern Interior Rural Division of Family Practice regarding a grant application for a physician recruitment program. The board will consider approving the amended 2026-2030 provisional budget and an amended Memorandum of Understanding for Hospital District Act reform. The meeting also includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Presentation by Northern Interior Rural Division of Family Practice on grant application for a recruitment program
• Consideration and possible approval of 2026-2030 amended provisional budget
• Consideration and possible approval of amended Memorandum of Understanding for Hospital District Act Reform
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for the board
• Adoption of December 11, 2025 meeting minutes

The board elected Director K. Sampson as chairperson and Director J. Atkinson as vice‑chairperson by acclamation. It approved a $27,229.33 grant to the Northern Interior Rural Division of Family Practice for physician recruitment. The board approved the 2026‑2030 amended provisional budget. It also approved the amended memorandum of understanding for Hospital District Act reform.

• Director Sampson elected Chairperson (acclamation)
• Director Atkinson elected Vice‑Chairperson (acclamation)
• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted December 11, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Approved $27,229.33 grant to Northern Interior Rural Division of Family Practice (carried)
• Approved 2026‑2030 Amended Provisional Budget (carried)
• Approved amended draft Memorandum of Understanding for Hospital District Act Reform (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:54 a.m. (carried)

Notice of Open Meetings

The agenda for the Regional District of Fraser‑Fort George meeting on 2026‑01‑15 contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions or discussions.

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board will consider issuing a revised development permit to allow earthworks, vegetation removal, and slope regrading at 11730 Lakeside Drive in Electoral Area A. The board will also decide on entering competitive bid processes for a Regional Solid Waste Management Plan and for earthworks services supporting the Cell One lateral expansion at the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill. Additionally, the board will vote on multiple community grants-in-aid for Electoral Areas A, C, D, E, and H, and consider requests for policy waivers and letters of support.

• Revised Development Permit No. 1484 for 11730 Lakeside Drive – earthworks, vegetation removal, slope regrading for landscaping and beach
• Competitive bid process for consulting services to prepare a Regional Solid Waste Management Plan
• Competitive bid process for earthworks services for Cell One lateral expansion at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
• Approval of community grants-in-aid for Electoral Areas A, C, D, E, and H (January 2026 schedules)
• Request to waive policy for retroactive grant disbursements in Electoral Area F (Willow River-Upper Fraser)

The board closed the meeting to the public for a brief closed‑session segment and adopted the circulated agenda. It issued Revised Development Permit No. 1484 for earthworks, vegetation removal and slope regrading, and added a requirement that all work be overseen by a Qualified Professional. The board also started a competitive bid for consulting services for a new Regional Solid Waste Management Plan and approved several community grants and letters of support.

• Closed the January 15, 2026 meeting to the public (motion carried)
• Adopted the meeting agenda as circulated (motion carried)
• Issued Revised Development Permit No. 1484 for earthworks, vegetation removal and slope regrading (motion carried)
• Amended Development Permit No. 1484 to require oversight by a Qualified Professional (motion carried)
• Entered a competitive bid process for consulting services to prepare a Regional Solid Waste Management Plan (motion carried)
• Approved use of $20,000 financial support for the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club (motion carried)
• Approved Community Grants‑in‑Aid for Electoral Areas A, C, D, E and H as listed in the January Grant Schedule (motion carried)
• Provided a letter of support to the Village of McBride for its Five‑Year Municipal and Regional District Tax renewal application (motion carried)

Regional Board Closed Meeting

The Regional Board will consider a motion to close the January 15, 2026 meeting to the public to discuss items under Section 90(1)(c), (g), (i), and (o) of the Community Charter. No other business is on the agenda.

• Motion to hold closed session under Section 90(1)(c), (g), (i), and (o) of the Community Charter