Regional District of Fraser-Fort George public meetings in 2025

Regional Board Closed Meeting

The Regional Board of Fraser-Fort George is scheduled to hold a closed session on December 11, 2025, to consider agenda items under Section 90 of the Community Charter. The meeting will take place in the Board Room at 155 George Street in Prince George.

• Closed session to consider items under Section 90 of the Community Charter
• Meeting location: Board Room, 155 George Street, Prince George

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board will consider issuing Development Permit No. 1515 for a TELUS telecommunications tower at 24205 Ness Lake Road, along with an extension request for land use concurrence. Other items include two Agricultural Land Reserve applications (soil removal at 13300 Prince George Highway 16 E and non-farm use at 16745 Hart Highway), a janitorial contract award for $5,149/month, a letter of support for FortisBC's pipeline for the Foothills Landfill Biogas Upgrader, and a proposed three-year air quality service agreement with the Prince George Air Improvement Roundtable. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and community grants.

• Telecommunications tower development permit and TELUS concurrence extension at 24205 Ness Lake Road (Electoral Area A)
• ALR applications: soil removal at 13300 Prince George Highway 16 E and non-farm use at 16745 Hart Highway
• Award of janitorial services contract (ES-25-15) to Acme Janitor Service Ltd. at $5,149/month for 155 George Street
• Letter of support for FortisBC Energy Inc.'s Crown land interest for a pipeline serving the Foothills Landfill Biogas Upgrader Project
• Air quality improvement service agreement with Prince George Air Improvement Roundtable at $12,000 annually (2026-2028)

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to review and potentially approve a long-term financial plan and a provisional budget. The board will also consider the adoption of a capital expenditure bylaw for medical equipment replacement.

• Approval of Financial Plan 2026–2040
• Adoption of Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 374, 2025 for Valemount X-Ray Replacement
• Approval of 2026–2030 Provisional Budget
• Review of Q3 General Disbursement Schedules Quarterly Report (July to September 2025)

Notice of Open Meetings

The agenda for the Regional District of Fraser‑Fort George meeting on 2025‑12‑11 contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder with no decisions or discussions recorded. No items are proposed, discussed, or decided.

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The board will receive a presentation from Northern Health Authority on capital procedures, the Acute Care Tower update, and the 2026 Capital Financial Plan. They will consider adopting two capital expenditure bylaws: Bylaw 364 for a Picture Archiving and Communication System (AGFA EI PACS) upgrade and Bylaw 373 for IT cybersecurity initiatives including Forescout. A temporary borrowing resolution of up to $750,000 for 2026 operating expenditures will also be considered.

• Northern Health Authority presentation on capital procedures, Acute Care Tower update, and 2026 Capital Financial Plan
• Proposed Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 364 for Picture Archiving and Communication System (AGFA EI PACS) upgrade
• Proposed Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 373 for IT Cybersecurity Initiatives including Forescout
• Temporary borrowing resolution for up to $750,000 for 2026 operating expenditures

The board approved an agenda amendment adding a 2026 draft capital budget item, adopted the October 16 meeting minutes, received several reports for information, adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 364 (AGFA EI PACS) and Bylaw No. 373 (IT cybersecurity), and passed a temporary borrowing resolution of up to $750,000 for operating expenses. All motions were carried despite opposition from Director Skakun.

• Adopted agenda amendment adding 2026 Draft Capital Budget Letter (carried)
• Adopted October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Received Northern Health Authority presentation report for information (carried)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 364, 2025 – Picture Archiving and Communication System (carried)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 373, 2025 – IT Cybersecurity Initiatives (carried)
• Adopted Temporary Borrowing Resolution authorizing up to $750,000 loan (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:10 a.m. (carried)

Notice of Open Meetings

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate regarding the notice of open meetings for November 20, 2025, with no substantive decisions or discussion items listed.

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board will consider and vote on several items, including the adoption of a borrowing bylaw to provide temporary funding. It will also approve contracts and funding for fire‑department facilities and issue two development permits. Additional agenda items cover a community works fund allocation and an amendment to the Accessibility Advisory Committee terms.

• Adopt Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 3403, 2025 for temporary borrowing
• Award Salmon Valley Volunteer Fire Department outbuilding contract to IQ Builders for $397,800
• Approve up to $100,000 Community Works Fund for Salmon Valley Volunteer Fire Department storage building
• Issue Development Permit No. 1508 for Canadian Sunday School Mission at 23705 Camp Road
• Issue Development Permit No. 1514 and discharge Covenant BB1267807 for 10525 Lakeside Place

Director Beckett was elected Chairperson and Director Kaehn Vice‑Chairperson by acclamation. The Board issued Development Permit No. 1508 for Ness Lake Bible Camp and Development Permit No. 1514 with the discharge of Covenant BB1267807 for Lot D 2721. It gave second‑reading approval to the Robson Valley‑Canoe Downstream Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 3397 2025 and the accompanying Zoning Bylaw 3398 2025 and set a public hearing for the amendments. The Board directed the Chief Administrative Officer to submit written feedback opposing Bill M216‑2025 Professional Reliance Act and approved the 2026 meeting schedule and an amendment to the Accessibility Advisory Committee terms.

• Director Beckett elected Chairperson by acclamation (carried)
• Director Kaehn elected Vice‑Chairperson by acclamation (carried)
• Development Permit No. 1508 issued for Ness Lake Bible Camp (carried)
• Development Permit No. 1514 issued and Covenant BB1267807 discharged for Lot D 2721 (carried)
• Second reading of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 3397 2025 approved (carried)
• Second reading of Zoning Bylaw 3398 2025 approved and public hearing scheduled (carried)
• Board directs CAO to submit written feedback opposing Bill M216‑2025 (carried)
• 2026 Regional Board meeting schedule approved and Accessibility Advisory Committee terms amended (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a presentation on the Salmon River‑Lakes Official Community Plan review, including a revised draft plan and related maps. The report dated November 4, 2025 will be received for information. No decisions or approvals are scheduled for this item.

• Report on Salmon River‑Lakes Official Community Plan (draft, land‑use maps, flood‑plan maps, environmentally sensitive area maps) – received for information

The committee approved an amendment to the agenda to include a PowerPoint on the Salmon River‑Lakes Official Community Plan review. It adopted the September 18, 2025 minutes and formally received both the presentation and the November 4, 2025 report on the plan for information. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda amendment adding Salmon River OCP presentation received (carried)
• September 18, 2025 minutes adopted (carried)
• Presentation on Salmon River‑Lakes OCP review received for information (carried)
• November 4, 2025 report on Salmon River‑Lakes OCP review received for information (carried)
• Meeting adjourned (carried)

Regional Board Closed Meeting

The Regional Board is meeting to consider proceeding to a closed session. This action is proposed under section 90(1)(a), (c) and (e) of the Community Charter.

• Request to close the October 16, 2025 meeting to the public pursuant to the Community Charter

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The board will consider endorsing a 'Local First' advocacy position for the University Hospital of Northern BC Acute Care Tower Project, supporting qualified local and Indigenous companies for subcontracting. It will also request an update presentation from Northern Health on the project's procurement and status. Additionally, the board will receive a letter from the Corcan Meadowood Residents Association asking the Ministry of Health to expand the health system review to include regional hospital districts.

• Endorse 'Local First' position for UHNBC Acute Care Tower subcontracting and procurement
• Request Northern Health to present an update on the Acute Care Tower project at a future board meeting
• Receive letter from Corcan Meadowood Residents Association requesting expansion of health system review to include regional hospital districts

The board adopted its agenda and the September 18 minutes. It endorsed a “Local First” advocacy position for the University Hospital of Northern BC Acute Care Tower, directing the district to promote local and Indigenous subcontractors. The board also asked Northern Health to give a project update at a future meeting and instructed administration to send a letter of support to the Corcan Meadowood Residents Association.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted September 18, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Endorsed “Local First” advocacy for hospital tower project (carried)
• Requested Northern Health to present project update at a future board meeting (carried)
• Directed administration to prepare and send a support letter to Corcan Meadowood Residents Association (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:45 a.m. (carried)

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board will consider and vote on several development proposals: a temporary use permit for tourist accommodation at 2119 Hillside Drive (Electoral Area H), a development variance permit at 5155 Salmon Valley Road, third reading and adoption of OCP and zoning amendments for properties at 16695 Eena Lake Road and Chief Lake Road, and a request to discharge a covenant. The board will also consider a non-farm use application for ALR land at 13741 Dome Creek Road, and hear a presentation from Vitreo Minerals Ltd. on the Angus Project. Additionally, a revised recommendation for the UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund 2025 Grant Program will be discussed.

• Proposed Temporary Use Permit No. 293 to allow tourist accommodation at 2119 Hillside Drive for three years
• Proposed Development Variance Permit No. 1505 to reduce side setback at 5155 Salmon Valley Road
• Third reading and adoption of Salmon River-Lakes OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3386 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3387 for 16695 Eena Lake Road
• Third reading and adoption of Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 3393 for corner of Chief Lake Road and Ness Lake Road
• Request to discharge Covenant W25776 from properties at 16490 Chief Lake Road and adjacent corner

The Regional Board approved the amendment to the Salmon River‑Lakes Official Community Plan and two related zoning bylaw amendments. It also issued a temporary use permit for tourist accommodation, a development variance permit, and authorized the discharge of Covenant W25776. The Board approved a non‑farm use application in the Agricultural Land Reserve and sent a letter to the Minister of Forests on backcountry access.

• Adopted Salmon River‑Lakes Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1587, 1996, Amendment Bylaw No. 3386, 2025 (third reading and adoption)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 3387, 2025 (third reading and adoption)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 3393, 2025 (third reading and adoption)
• Issued Temporary Use Permit No. 293 to Paul and Tanya Heppner for tourist accommodation (three‑year period)
• Issued Development Variance Permit No. 1505 to reduce minimum side‑lot line setback on Parcel A District Lot 7709
• Authorized discharge of Covenant W25776 for properties at 16490 Chief Lake Road and the corner of Chief Lake Road and Ness Lake Road
• Authorized Application for Non‑Farm Use in the Agricultural Land Reserve 105745 to proceed to the ALC and supported its approval
• Sent a letter to Minister Ravi Parmar thanking him for prioritizing backcountry access and requesting next steps

Notice of Open Meetings

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George’s October 16 2025 meeting agenda contains no listed items. It only shows generic headings and placeholders without any rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes. Therefore no decisions or discussions are scheduled in the agenda.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a report on the long-term development of the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill, specifically regarding the Cell One lateral expansion. Representatives from FortisBC and Tetra Tech will provide presentations. The committee is also set to adopt the agenda and minutes from previous meetings.

• Recommendation to proceed with Cell One lateral expansion at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
• Presentation by FortisBC and Tetra Tech on Renewable Natural Gas Project
• Adoption of February 19, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes
• Adoption of the September 18, 2025 agenda
• Report on Long Term Site Development

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda and the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It accepted the September 5, 2025 report on the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill and Forti​sBC renewable natural gas project for information. The committee recommended that the Board direct administration to proceed with the Cell One lateral expansion at the landfill. No new business was taken.

• Adopted Committee agenda (carried)
• Adopted February 19, 2025 Committee minutes (carried)
• Received September 5, 2025 Long‑Term Site Development report for information (carried)
• Recommended Board proceed with Cell One lateral expansion at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Regional Board Closed Meeting

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George board is meeting entirely in closed session to discuss items permitted under Section 90 of the Community Charter (including personal, litigation, labour, and confidential matters). No public decisions or discussions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Motion to close the meeting to the public under Section 90(1)(a),(c),(i),(k),(o) of the Community Charter

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board will consider second reading and a public hearing for an OCP and zoning amendment for Canoe River Campground at 6190 Highway 5 S, and vote on a temporary use permit for campground/tourist accommodation at 304 Cruise Road. Other decisions include awarding an audit contract to KPMG LLP for $119,900 for the 2025 and 2026 financial audits, and approving concurrence for construction of fire dispatch radio towers at Buckhorn Lake and Ness Lake.

• Second reading and public hearing for Robson Valley-Canoe Upstream OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3395 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3396 (6190 Highway 5 S and 5970 Whiskeyfill Road)
• Approval of Temporary Use Permit No. 292 for campground and tourist accommodation at 304 Cruise Road (Electoral Area E)
• Award of Contract FS-25-01 for audit services to KPMG LLP for $119,900 (excluding taxes)
• Request for concurrence to construct a fire dispatch radio communications tower at 5645 Buckhorn Lake Road (Electoral Area D)
• Request for concurrence to construct a fire dispatch radio communications tower at 9770 Lakeside Drive (Electoral Area A)

The Regional Board approved new agenda items supporting agricultural funding resolutions and adopted the consent agenda and August 21 minutes. It postponed the Temporary Use Permit 292 and scheduled a public hearing for the Robson Valley‑Canoe Upstream OCP bylaws. The board adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 3399, concurred with the Buckhorn Lake and Ness Lake fire dispatch radio tower proposals, and directed the Cell One lateral expansion at the Foothills Boulevard landfill.

• Adopted agenda items 15.4 & 15.5 (CARRIED)
• Accepted consent agenda items 3.1 and 3.2 (CARRIED)
• Adopted August 21, 2025 Board minutes (CARRIED)
• Postponed consideration of Temporary Use Permit No. 292 (CARRIED)
• Gave second reading to Robson Valley‑Canoe Upstream OCP Bylaw No. 3395 (CARRIED)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 2892 Amendment No. 3399 (CARRIED)
• Concurred with Buckhorn Lake fire dispatch tower construction (CARRIED)
• Directed Cell One lateral expansion at Foothills Boulevard landfill (CARRIED)

Notice of Open Meetings

The Regional District of Fraser‑Fort George posted an agenda for its September 18 2025 meeting, but it contains no listed items. The document only includes standard meeting placeholders and no decisions, proposals, or public hearings are detailed.

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board will consider adopting nine Capital Expenditure Bylaws (Nos. 362–370) for equipment and infrastructure at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia, including morgue racking, cybersecurity, imaging systems, anesthesia units, urology laser, lab analyzers, x-ray, surgical towers, and network replacement. The board will also receive information reports on Q2 disbursements, the audit services award (FS-25-01), 2025 year-to-date capital spending, and a joint meeting presentation from Northern Health.

• Adopt Bylaw 362: UHNBC LAB Morgue Racking System Replacement
• Adopt Bylaw 363: IT Cybersecurity Initiatives including Forescout
• Adopt Bylaw 364: Picture Archiving and Communication System (AGFA EI PACS) Upgrade
• Adopt Bylaws 365–370: UHNBC Operating Room Anesthesia Units x3, Urology Laser, LAB Urinalysis, X-Ray, Surgical Towers, Network Replacement
• Receive Q2 General Disbursement Schedule for April–June 2025

The board introduced and adopted a series of capital‑expenditure bylaws for equipment upgrades, while rejecting the IT cybersecurity bylaw. Consideration of the Picture Archiving and Communication System bylaw was postponed pending further information. The board also directed administration to request clarification from Northern Health on the policies used to classify capital expenses.

• Adopted Fraser‑Fort George Regional Hospital District Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 362, 2025 – UHNBC LAB Morgue Racking System Replacement
• Defeated Fraser‑Fort George Regional Hospital District Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 363, 2025 – IT Cybersecurity Initiatives including Forescout
• Directed administration to request additional information and clarification from Northern Health on capital‑expense classification policies
• Postponed consideration of Fraser‑Fort George Regional Hospital District Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 364, 2025 – Picture Archiving and Communication System (AGFA EI PACS) pending information
• Adopted Fraser‑Fort George Regional Hospital District Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 365, 2025 – UHNBC Operating Room Anesthesia Units x3
• Adopted Fraser‑Fort George Regional Hospital District Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 366, 2025 – UHNBC Operating Room Urology Laser Replacement
• Adopted Fraser‑Fort George Regional Hospital District Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 367, 2025 – UHNBC LAB Urinalysis Replacement
• Adopted Fraser‑Fort George Regional Hospital District Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 368, 2025 – UHNBC X‑Ray Replacement

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board will receive reports, adopt the July 17 minutes, and consider several development and bylaw items. It will direct administration to submit four grant applications to the Union of BC Municipalities Strategic Priorities Fund totaling $4.3 million for infrastructure and capacity‑building projects. The board will also give first readings to the Robson Valley‑Canoe Downstream Official Community Plan and related zoning bylaw amendments.

• Direct administration to submit a $2.2 million grant application for the Pilot Mountain Firehall Expansion (Capital Infrastructure Stream)
• Direct administration to submit a $1.5 million grant application for the Environmental Services Transtor Bin Infrastructure Upgrade (Capital Infrastructure Stream)
• Direct administration to submit a $500,000 grant application for the Robson Valley Recreation Centre Roof and Building Envelope Upgrade (Capital Infrastructure Stream)
• Direct administration to submit a $100,000 grant application for the Asset Management Roadmap and Software Implementation (Capacity Building Stream)
• Give first reading to the Robson Valley‑Canoe Downstream Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1948, 2001, Amendment Bylaw No. 3397, 2025 and Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 3398, 2025

The Regional Board closed the meeting to the public under Section 90 and adopted an amended agenda. It accepted the consent agenda items for information and gave first readings to the Robson Valley‑Canoe Downstream Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments. The board approved an amendment to Policy RD‑08‑14 Community Works Fund Expenditure and directed applications to the Union of BC Municipalities Strategic Priorities Fund for a $2.2 million firehall expansion and a $1.5 million environmental services upgrade.

• Closed session approved under Section 90 (CARRIED)
• Agenda amended with replacement item and new item (CARRIED)
• Consent agenda items 3.1‑3.6 received for information (CARRIED)
• First reading of Robson Valley‑Canoe Downstream OCP amendment (CARRIED)
• First reading of Robson Valley‑Canoe Downstream Zoning amendment (CARRIED)
• Amended Policy RD‑08‑14 Community Works Fund Expenditure Policy approved (CARRIED)
• Directed application to UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund for Pilot Mountain Firehall Expansion $2.2 million (CARRIED)
• Directed application to UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund for Environmental Services Transtor Bin Upgrade $1.5 million (CARRIED)

Regional Board Closed Meeting

The Regional Board will consider moving the August 21, 2025 meeting to a closed session under sections 90 and 91 of the Community Charter. It will then proceed with the closed session and take a recess at 1:30 p.m. No substantive agenda items are listed beyond the closure request.

• Consideration of agenda items under Section 90 and 91 of the Community Charter

Notice of Open Meetings

The provided document contains only procedural software boilerplate and empty fields. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee will consider a new policy for commemorative and memorial benches, picnic tables, and trees in regional parks. They will also recommend several contract extensions for waste transfer station services, award a contract for groundwater monitoring well installation, approve the purchase of a front end loader, and propose increased hours at the Valemount transfer station. All recommendations go to the Regional Board for final approval.

• Approve new Commemorative and Memorial Bench, Picnic Table, and Tree Program policy in regional parks
• Award $70,761.94 contract to Geotech Drilling Service Ltd. for groundwater monitoring well installation at Shelley Closed Landfill
• Purchase leased Caterpillar 908-14 front end loader for $93,900 for Mackenzie Select Landfill and Transfer Station
• Increase operational hours at Valemount Regional Transfer Station (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9–5; Sat–Sun 9–4; closed Wed) starting Nov 1, 2025
• Approve one-year contract extensions for caretaker services at West Lake and Buckhorn transfer stations (to Shelton Rafferty, R and M Maintenance Services)

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee received several reports and recommended that the Board approve a new commemorative bench, picnic table and tree program policy. It also recommended one‑year extensions for caretaker services at West Lake and Buckhorn transfer stations, a solid‑waste hauling contract at Cummings Road, and a groundwater monitoring contract at Shelley Closed Landfill. The committee further recommended purchasing a leased Caterpillar front‑end loader for $93,900 and changing the operating hours at the Valemount Regional Transfer Station. All recommendations were carried.

• Recommended approval of Policy RD‑25‑24 Commemorative and Memorial Bench, Picnic Table, and Tree Program (carried)
• Recommended one‑year extension of Contract ES‑21‑10 Caretaker Services – West Lake Transfer Station (carried)
• Recommended one‑year extension of Contract ES‑21‑12 Caretaker Services – Buckhorn Transfer Station (carried)
• Recommended one‑year extension of Contract ES‑22‑05 Solid Waste Hauling Services – Cummings Road Transfer Station (carried)
• Recommended award of Contract ES‑25‑08 Shelley Closed Landfill Ground Water Monitoring to Geotech Drilling Service Ltd. for $70,761.94 (carried)
• Recommended purchase of leased Caterpillar 908‑14 front‑end loader for $93,900 (carried)
• Recommended revised operating hours for Valemount Regional Transfer Station effective Nov 1 2025 (carried)

Notice of Open Meetings

This meeting agenda for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions. No public hearings, contracts, or ordinances are scheduled.

Special Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board is meeting to determine if the session should be closed to the public. This request is made pursuant to Sections 90(1)(a)(c)(e) and (i) of the Community Charter.

• Consideration of agenda items under Section 90 of the Community Charter

Notice of Open Meetings

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and empty fields. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or items listed for this meeting.

Climate Action Mitigation and Adaptation Standing Committee

The Climate Action Mitigation and Adaptation Standing Committee will meet to adopt the agenda and minutes from a previous meeting. The committee will receive for information a report on the Local Government Climate Action Program survey and an update on an energy audit at The Exploration Place.

• Adoption of agenda and minutes from March 20, 2025
• Review of Local Government Climate Action Program survey and reporting requirements
• Update on energy audit at The Exploration Place
• Meeting scheduled for July 17, 2025, at 10:15 a.m. in Prince George

The Climate Action Mitigation and Adaptation Standing Committee adopted its July 17 agenda and the March 20 minutes. It received three reports for information: the Chairperson’s NorthCAN forum report, the Local Government Climate Action Program Survey report, and the Exploration Place energy audit report. The committee noted that BC Hydro Site C Generating Unit #5 is now operational and adjourned the meeting at 10:36 a.m.

• Agenda for July 17, 2025 adopted (moved by Beckett, seconded by Mulyk, carried)
• Minutes from March 20, 2025 adopted (moved by Scott, seconded by Alan, carried)
• Chairperson’s NorthCAN Climate Network Forum report received for information (moved by Beckett, seconded by Mulyk, carried)
• Local Government Climate Action Program Survey report received for information (moved by Scott, seconded by Beckett, carried)
• Exploration Place Energy Audit report received for information (moved by Alan, seconded by Scott, carried)
• BC Hydro Site C Generating Unit #5 noted as operational (discussion, no motion recorded)
• Meeting adjourned at 10:36 a.m. (moved by Alan, seconded by Scott, carried)

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board will receive a presentation and report on the Disaster Risk Reduction – Climate Adaptation Project focusing on flood, steep creek, and landslide geohazards, with representatives from Fraser Basin Council and BGC Engineering. The board will also consider several zoning and official community plan amendments, including a zoning bylaw amendment for 6715 Wansa Road N and combined OCP/zoning amendments for properties in the Robson Valley-Canoe Upstream area. Additional items include a temporary use permit, a water system extension request, fire dispatch agreement extension, and a fire chief appointment.

• Disaster risk reduction presentation on flood, steep creek, and landslide hazards from Fraser Basin Council and BGC Engineering.
• Zoning amendment for 6715 Wansa Road N (Electoral Area D): proposed for first, second/third readings and adoption.
• Combined OCP and zoning amendments for 6190 Highway 5 S and 5970 Whiskeyfill Road (Electoral Area H): first reading and public consultation plan approval.
• Extension of fire dispatch back-up agreement with North Island 9-1-1 Corporation for one year.
• Appointment of Nigel Boeur as Fire Chief of Shell Glen Fire/Rescue Department effective August 1, 2025.

The Regional Board approved the amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 2892 (bylaw 3392, 2025) and issued Temporary Use Permit No. 291 to Arnold Merill for a salvage/wrecking yard and towing service. It also gave consent for the Village of McBride to extend domestic water service to four properties and supported the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation’s application to the UBCM Community‑to‑Community program. Additional reports on disaster‑risk reduction and the Robson Valley‑Canoe upstream plan were received for information.

• Agenda amended to add Temporary Use Permit No. 291 (CARRIED)
• Consent agenda items 3.1‑3.6 received (CARRIED)
• Disaster Risk Reduction – Climate Adaptation Project Report received (CARRIED)
• Temporary Use Permit No. 291 issued to Arnold Merill for salvage/wrecking yard (CARRIED)
• Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 3392, 2025 adopted (CARRIED)
• Robson Valley‑Canoe Upstream OCP Bylaw No. 2290 amendment first reading given (CARRIED)
• Consent provided to Village of McBride to extend domestic water service to four properties (CARRIED)
• Support given to Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, City of Prince George and the District for UBCM Community‑to‑Community Program 2025‑2026 (CARRIED)

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee will consider four reports: awarding a contract for fibre recycling bin hauling at rural transfer stations, awarding a contract for two 4-wheel drive pickup trucks for $115,896, and entering competitive bid processes for compaction/cover and logging services at the Legrand Demolition and Construction Waste Landfill. The committee also plans to adopt the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Recommend awarding Contract ES-25-06 for fibre recycling bin hauling at rural transfer stations to Environmental 360 Solutions Central Interior Ltd.
• Recommend awarding Contract ES-25-07 for two 4-wheel drive pickup trucks to Wood Wheaton Supercentre for $115,896 (excluding tax).
• Recommend entering a competitive bid process for compaction and cover services at the Legrand Landfill.
• Recommend entering a competitive bid process for logging services at the Legrand Landfill.
• Adoption of April 17, 2025 meeting minutes.

The committee adopted its agenda and the April 17 minutes. It received four reports for information and recommended three contracts to the board: a fibre‑recycling bin service to Environmental 360 Solutions, two pickup trucks to Wood Wheaton Supercentre for $115,896, and competitive bid processes for compaction/cover and logging services at the Legrand Regional Landfill. All recommendations were carried.

• Agenda adoption – carried
• April 17 minutes adoption – carried
• Report ES‑25‑06 Fibre Recycling Bin Hauling Services received – carried
• Recommend award of ES‑25‑06 Fibre Recycling Bin contract to Environmental 360 Solutions – carried
• Recommend award of ES‑25‑07 Pickup Truck contract to Wood Wheaton Supercentre for $115,896 – carried
• Recommend competitive bid process for compaction and cover services at Legrand Regional Landfill – carried
• Recommend competitive bid process for logging services at Legrand Regional Landfill – carried

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to discuss the release of annual capital and building integrity grants. The board will consider authorizing funds to the Northern Health Authority for 2025.

• Proposed 2025 Minor Capital Grant of $1,120,400 to the Northern Health Authority
• Proposed 2025 Building Integrity Grant of $100,000 to the Northern Health Authority
• Correspondence regarding Hospital District Act Legislative Reform

The board adopted its agenda and the May 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It received the July 4 report on minor capital and building integrity grants and approved the release of a $1,120,400 minor capital grant and a $100,000 building integrity grant to the Northern Health Authority. The board also received correspondence about Hospital District Act legislative reform and adjourned at 11:13 a.m.

• Adopted agenda (motion by Alan, seconded by Mulyk) – carried
• Adopted May 22, 2025 minutes (motion by Scott, seconded by Dunphy) – carried
• Received July 4 minor capital and building integrity grants report (motion by Kaehn, seconded by Empey) – carried
• Approved release of $1,120,400 minor capital grant to Northern Health Authority (motion by Skakun, seconded by Beckett) – carried
• Approved release of $100,000 building integrity grant to Northern Health Authority (motion by Beckett, seconded by Alan) – carried
• Received correspondence on Hospital District Act legislative reform (motion by Beckett, seconded by Skakun) – carried
• Adjourned meeting at 11:13 a.m. (motion by Alan, seconded by Mulyk) – carried

Special Regional Board Meeting

The Regional District of Fraser‑Fort George Special Regional Board will consider whether to close the June 26, 2025 meeting to the public. The agenda lists a motion to proceed to a closed session under Section 90 of the Community Charter. No other substantive items or attachments are provided.

• Consideration of agenda items under Section 90 of the Community Charter
• Motion to proceed to a closed session

Notice of Open Meetings

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Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board will consider second reading and schedule a public hearing for proposed amendments to the Salmon River-Lakes Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw for a property at 16695 Eena Lake Road. The board also will decide on a development variance permit for 13720 Homestead Road, a subdivision frontage waiver for 19740 Chief Lake Road, and approve up to $25,000 from the Community Works Fund for each of two Beaverly Fire Rescue projects (hot water boiler replacement and new windows). Two public presentations are scheduled: one from CTI Plus Resources on the Rocky Creek Metallurgical Coal Project and one from Enbridge on its Sunrise Expansion Project.

• Second reading and public hearing for OCP and zoning amendment bylaws at 16695 Eena Lake Road (Electoral Area A)
• Issuance of Development Variance Permit No. 1497 to increase accessory building floor area at 13720 Homestead Road
• Approval of a 10% frontage waiver for subdivision of Lot A at 19740 Chief Lake Road
• Up to $25,000 from Community Works Fund for Beaverly Fire Rescue hot water boiler replacement
• Up to $25,000 from Community Works Fund for new windows at Beaverly Fire Hall

The Regional Board adopted its agenda and consent agenda, and approved amended minutes from the May 22 meeting. It accepted the Peace River Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 2571, 2025 and directed staff to follow up with the neighboring district. The Board also approved a waiver of the 10% frontage requirement for a subdivision on Chief Lake Road and postponed the discharge of Covenant W25776 pending more information.

• Adopted the June 19 agenda (motion by Kirk, seconded by Atkinson)
• Adopted the consent agenda items 3.1‑3.2 (motion by Torgerson, seconded by Ramsay)
• Adopted May 22 minutes as amended (motion by Kaehn, seconded by Dunphy)
• Accepted Peace River Regional District Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 2571, 2025 (motion by Kirk, seconded by Atkinson)
• Approved a waiver of the 10% frontage requirement for Lot A District Lot 2209 (motion by Mobley, seconded by Runtz)
• Postponed discharge of Covenant W25776 for the property at 16490 Chief Lake Road (motion by Mobley, seconded by Kaehn)
• Issued Development Variance Permit No. 1497 to increase accessory building floor area (motion by Mobley, seconded by Torgerson)
• Introduced and gave first and second readings to Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, 2014, Amendment Bylaw 3393, 2025 (motions by Mobley, seconded by Kirk and by Ramsay respectively)

Regional Board Closed Meeting

The Regional Board will consider a motion to close the June 19, 2025 meeting to a closed session. The motion cites sections 90(1)(c), (i), (k) and 90(2)(c) of the Community Charter, as well as section 91, to permit discussion of supplemental agenda items. If approved, the remainder of the meeting will be conducted without public attendance.

• Consideration of agenda items under Section 90 of the Community Charter – motion to proceed to a closed session

Public Safety and Emergency Management Standing Committee

The committee will receive a presentation from Forsite Consultants Ltd. on Community Wildfire Resiliency Plans for Electoral Areas A, C, D, E, F, G, and H. The report is for information only.

• Presentation and report on Community Wildfire Resiliency Plans for Electoral Areas A, C, D, E, F, G, H

The committee adopted its May 22, 2025 agenda. It approved the minutes from the January 23, 2025 meeting. It received the May 9, 2025 Community Wildfire Resiliency Plans report for information. The meeting was adjourned at 10:16 a.m.

• Adopted May 22, 2025 agenda (carried)
• Adopted January 23, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Received Community Wildfire Resiliency Plans report (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:16 a.m. (carried)

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board is deciding on multiple contract awards totaling over $1.6 million, including antenna towers for Buckhorn and Ness Lake, a water tender cab and chassis, and a vehicle weigh scale replacement at the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill. The board also considers two Agricultural Land Commission applications to subdivide land and place fill within the ALR, and a competitive bid process to clean up an unsightly premises at 8570 Chilcotin Road. Other actions include a sole-source server purchase, air quality monitoring service agreement, and committee appointments.

• Award $443,193 to Northern Scale Ltd. for vehicle weigh scale replacement at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill (Contract ES-25-05)
• Authorize two ALR applications to proceed to the ALC: subdivision at 13065 Prince George Highway 16 W (102948) and fill placement at 8295 Honeymoon Drive South (103752)
• Award $211,560 to Velocity Truck Centre for Beaverly Water Tender cab and chassis (RFP PS-25-03)
• Approve sole-source purchase of DELL CAD servers for $262,587.85
• Award $153,400 to Westower Communication for Buckhorn antenna tower and $138,190 for Ness Lake antenna tower

The board approved a competitive bid process to clean up the unsightly premises at 8570 Chilcotin Road. It authorized two Agricultural Land Reserve applications (102948 and 103752) to proceed to the ALC. The board also approved a sole‑source purchase of Dell CAD servers for $262,587.85 and awarded several public‑safety contracts, including two antenna towers and a water tender.

• Approved competitive bid process for cleanup of 8570 Chilcotin Road premises
• Authorized Application 102948 to subdivide land in the Agricultural Land Reserve to proceed to ALC
• Authorized Application 103752 for placement of fill in the Agricultural Land Reserve to proceed to ALC
• Approved sole‑source purchase of Dell CAD servers for $262,587.85 (excl. taxes)
• Authorized purchase agreement with Dell CAD for server supply and configuration
• Awarded antenna tower contract PS‑25‑01 (Buckhorn) to Westower Communication for $153,400.00 (excl. taxes)
• Awarded antenna tower contract PS‑25‑02 (Ness Lake) to Westower Communication for $138,190.00 (excl. taxes)
• Awarded Beaverly Water tender PS‑25‑03 to Velocity Truck Centre for $211,560.00 (excl. taxes)

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser‑Fort George Regional Hospital District Board will consider a capital expenditure bylaw (No. 361, 2025) to fund an upgrade of the UHNBC Echo‑Cardiac Services Department. The bylaw will be introduced and read three times before a vote on adoption. Supporting documents include the proposed bylaw, a funding request, and a backgrounder from Northern Health Authority.

• Consider and adopt Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 361, 2025 for Echo‑Cardiac Services upgrade
• First, second, and third reading of the bylaw scheduled
• Review of funding request and background materials attached

The board adopted its agenda and the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It directed administration to prepare a Memorandum of Understanding with Northern Regional Hospital District partners. The Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 361, 2025 for the UHNBC Echo-Cardiac Services Department Upgrade was introduced and then adopted. The meeting was adjourned at 10:48 a.m.

• Agenda adopted (carried)
• April 17, 2025 minutes adopted (carried)
• Direct administration to prepare and facilitate signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Northern Regional Hospital District partners (carried)
• Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 361, 2025 introduced for first, second and third reading (carried)
• Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 361, 2025 adopted (carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 10:48 a.m. (carried)

Regional Board Closed Meeting

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George Regional Board is holding a closed session on May 22, 2025. The only item is a motion to exclude the public under sections 90 and 91 of the Community Charter, citing personal information, labour relations, litigation, and other statutory exemptions. No public business is on the agenda.

• Motion to close meeting under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a), (c), (i), and (o)

Notice of Open Meetings

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Select Committee on Arts, Culture, Heritage Grants

The Select Committee is meeting to consider awarding grant funding to various organizations. The committee will also discuss amending its Terms of Reference regarding member composition and term lengths.

• Review of 2025 grant applications from 15 organizations, including Theatre Northwest and the Prince George Community Band
• Proposed amendment to Section 3.1 of Terms of Reference to set committee membership as the Cultural Services Advisory Committee Chair, Vice Chair, and five public members
• Proposed amendment to Section 3.2 of Terms of Reference to set appointment terms to three years

The committee adopted the agenda with the Northern BC Queer Connection budget, adopted the May 3, 2024 minutes, and amended Sections 3.1 and 3.2 of its Terms of Reference. It then recommended approval of multiple grant applications totaling $50,196.18 to arts and cultural groups across the district, pending Board approval.

• Agenda amended to add Northern BC Queer Connection Budget (adopted)
• Minutes of May 3, 2024 meeting adopted (carried)
• Section 3.1 of Terms of Reference amended to define committee members (carried)
• Section 3.2 of Terms of Reference amended to set three‑year terms (carried)
• Approved $8,000 Dunster Fine Arts School Society grant (reduced from $10,000) (carried)
• Approved $9,921 Mackenzie Community Arts Council flooring grant (carried)
• Approved $8,000 Wishbone Theatre grant (increased from $5,000) (carried)
• Approved $2,275.18 Theatre Northwest feminine hygiene dispenser grant (carried)

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to review financial records. The board will consider approving the draft audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024.

• Approval of 2024 Draft Audited Financial Statements
• Review of Q1 General Disbursement Schedules for January to March 2025

The board adopted the meeting agenda and the March 20, 2025 minutes. It received the Q1 General Disbursement Schedules and the 2024 Draft Audited Financial Statements for information. The Draft Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 were approved as presented. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (motion by Sampson, seconded by Beckett)
• Adopted March 20, 2025 minutes (motion by Torgerson, seconded by Alan)
• Received Q1 General Disbursement Schedules Jan‑Mar 2025 for information (motion by Empey, seconded by Kaehn)
• Received 2024 Draft Audited Financial Statements for information (motion by Dunphy, seconded by Torgerson)
• Approved Draft Audited Financial Statements for year ended Dec 31 2024 as presented (motion by Mobley, seconded by Ramsay)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:35 a.m. (motion by Empey, seconded by Kaehn)

Regional Board Closed Meeting

The Regional Board will consider moving the April 17, 2025 meeting to a closed session under Sections 90 and 91 of the Community Charter. The agenda lists a single item to approve the closed session and then proceed to that closed session. No other substantive matters are listed on the agenda.

• Consideration of agenda item(s) under Sections 90 and 91 of the Community Charter
• Proceed to closed session

Notice of Open Meetings

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Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board is reviewing several development variance permits and two Official Community Plan and zoning bylaw amendments. The body is also considering an update to the Building Bylaw regarding climatic data and the approval of 2024 draft audited financial statements.

• Proposed extended hours (6 pm to 9 pm) for 23 days of events at 9285 Raceway Road
• Development Variance Permit No. 1490 for 1005 Dorval Road, McBride Area
• Development Permit with Variance No. 1491 for 27290 Ness Lake Road
• First reading of OCP and Zoning amendments for Rondeview Road and Eena Lake/Chief Lake Roads
• Adoption of Amendment Bylaw No. 3388 to Building Bylaw No. 3239, 2021

The Regional Board approved the Draft Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for 2024. It also approved extended hours for automotive sports events and issued several development variance and permit approvals. The Board received and adopted reports on the museum society’s 2024 financial update and adopted amendments to the Building Bylaw. Additional bylaws and community plans were given first readings.

• Approved Draft Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for 2024 (CARRIED)
• Approved extended hours (6 pm‑9 pm) for 23 Friday night automotive sports events (CARRIED)
• Issued Development Variance Permit No. 1490 to vary watercourse setback (CARRIED)
• Issued Development Permit with Variance No. 1491 to vary side‑lot line setback (CARRIED)
• Received Fraser‑Fort George Regional Museum Society 2024 financial update for information (CARRIED)
• Received and adopted Building Bylaw No. 3239, 2021 Amendment Bylaw No. 3388, 2025 (CARRIED)
• Given first reading to Salmon River‑Lakes Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3386, 2025 (CARRIED)
• Given first reading to Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, 2014 Amendment Bylaw No. 3387, 2025 (CARRIED)

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee will discuss several solid waste operations items, including a recommendation to discontinue the agricultural plastics recycling pilot collection at the McBride Regional Transfer Station as of June 30, 2025. The committee will also consider contract extensions for waste hauling services, purchases of leased equipment, and entering competitive bids for landfill services and pickup trucks.

• Recommend to discontinue agricultural plastics collection at McBride Regional Transfer Station effective June 30, 2025
• Approve one-year contract extensions to Environmental 360 Solutions Ltd. for solid waste hauling at Hixon, Shelley, Willow River, Miworth, Buckhorn, and Foothills Boulevard (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
• Recommend purchase of leased ATCO office trailer at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill for $13,542 plus taxes
• Recommend purchase of leased Bobcat T550 skid steer at Valemount Regional Transfer Station for $47,500 plus taxes
• Enter competitive bid processes for compaction and cover of demolition materials at Mackenzie Select Waste Landfill and for two crew cab 4x4 pickup trucks for Solid Waste Operations

The committee recommended that the McBride Regional Transfer Station stop collecting agricultural plastics on June 30 2025 and redirect remaining pilot funding to on‑farm compactor collection. It also urged continued advocacy for agricultural‑plastics recycling under the Extended Producer Responsibility Policy. The committee approved competitive bid processes for demolition‑material compaction at Mackenzie Select Waste Landfill and for two 4×4 pickup trucks for solid‑waste operations. Additionally, it approved one‑year extensions of three solid‑waste hauling contracts and the purchase of an ATCO office trailer for $13,542 plus taxes.

• Recommend discontinuing agricultural plastics collection at McBride Transfer Station as of June 30, 2025 – CARRIED
• Recommend continued advocacy for agricultural plastics recycling within the Extended Producer Responsibility Policy – CARRIED
• Recommend competitive bid process for compaction and cover of demolition materials at Mackenzie Select Waste Landfill – CARRIED
• Recommend competitive bid process for supply and delivery of two crew‑cab 4×4 pickup trucks for Environmental Services – CARRIED
• Approve one‑year extension of Contract ES‑22‑03 solid waste hauling services to Environmental 360 Solutions Ltd (July 1 2025 – June 30 2026) – CARRIED
• Approve one‑year extension of Contract ES‑22‑04 solid waste hauling services to Environmental 360 Solutions Ltd (July 1 2025 – June 30 2026) – CARRIED
• Approve one‑year extension of Contract ES‑22‑07 roll‑off bin hauling services to Environmental 360 Solutions Ltd (July 1 2025 – June 30 2026) – CARRIED
• Approve purchase of leased ATCO office trailer for $13,542.00 plus taxes – CARRIED

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board is considering adopting its 2025 Annual Operating Budget Bylaw No. 360. The board will also receive a letter from Northern Health Region hospital districts to the Minister of Health regarding funding challenges. Routine business includes adopting past minutes and chairperson's report.

• Adoption of 2025 Annual Operating Budget Bylaw No. 360, including first, second, and third readings
• Correspondence: Letter from Regional Hospital Districts in Northern Health Region to Minister of Health re funding challenges
• Adoption of minutes from February 20, 2025 meeting

The Fraser‑Fort George Regional Hospital District Board adopted the 2025 Annual Operating Budget Bylaw No. 360, 2025. Earlier agenda and February minutes were also adopted, and a report on the proposed budget was received for information. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (motion by Sampson, seconded by Beckett) – carried
• Adopted the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Skakun, seconded by Empey) – carried
• Received the March 7, 2025 report on the proposed 2025 Annual Operating Budget Bylaw No. 360 for information – carried
• Introduced the 2025 Annual Operating Budget Bylaw No. 360, 2025 for first reading (motion by Kaehn, seconded by Sampson) – carried
• Suspended rules and gave the 2024 Annual Operating Budget Bylaw No. 360, 2025 second and third readings (motion by Skakun, seconded by Ramsay) – carried
• Adopted the 2025 Annual Operating Budget Bylaw No. 360, 2025 (motion by Yu, seconded by Mulyk) – carried
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:34 a.m. (motion by Kaehn, seconded by Runtz) – carried

Regional Board Closed Meeting

The Regional Board of Fraser-Fort George is scheduled to hold a closed meeting on March 20, 2025, to consider agenda items under Sections 90 and 91 of the Community Charter.

• Closed session to consider items under Sections 90 and 91 of the Community Charter
• Meeting to be held in the Board Room at 155 George Street, Prince George, BC

Climate Action Mitigation and Adaptation Standing Committee

The Climate Action Mitigation and Adaptation Standing Committee will meet to adopt the agenda and minutes from the August 15, 2024 meeting. The committee will also receive a report regarding an energy audit at The Exploration Place.

• Adoption of March 20, 2025 agenda
• Adoption of August 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Receiving The Exploration Place energy audit report for information

The committee elected Director Atkinson as chairperson by acclamation. The agenda and the August 15, 2024 minutes were adopted. The Exploration Place energy‑audit report was received for information. The meeting was adjourned at 9:42 a.m.

• Director Atkinson elected chairperson (acclamation)
• Agenda for March 20, 2025 adopted (carried)
• August 15, 2024 minutes adopted (carried)
• Exploration Place – Energy Audit report received (carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 9:42 a.m. (carried)

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, then consider several service contracts. It will recommend that the Regional District accept Recycle BC’s offer for a new principal depot at Vanway and a satellite depot at McBride, and authorize signing the Master Service Agreement for four principal depots and one satellite depot. The committee will also advise on a competitive bid for fibre recycling bin hauling and approve one‑year extensions for caretaker, solid‑waste, and road‑watering contracts.

• Recommend acceptance of Recycle BC offer for an additional principal depot at Vanway Regional Transfer Station and a satellite depot at McBride Regional Transfer Station, and authorize signing the Master Service Agreement for four principal depots (Quinn Street, Valemount, Mackenzie, Vanway) and one satellite depot (McBride).
• Recommend a competitive bid process for fibre recycling bin hauling services at rural transfer stations and for servicing three cardboard compactors in Mackenzie, McBride, and Valemount.
• Approve a one‑year extension (May 1 2025 – April 30 2026) of Contract ES‑21‑05 for caretaker services at Berman Lake Regional Transfer Station and Berman Lake Regional Park to Shelton Rafferty.
• Approve a one‑year extension (May 1 2025 – April 30 2026) of Contract ES‑21‑14 for solid waste hauling at Mackenzie Regional Transfer Station to Twin Rivers Developments Ltd.
• Approve a one‑year extension (June 1 2025 – April 30 2026) of Contract ES‑23‑11 for road watering services at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill to Michael Bompas DBA Grandview Water Hauling.

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee received several reports and made recommendations to the Board. It recommended accepting Recycle BC’s offer for additional depots and authorized signing the Master Service Agreement. It also recommended a competitive bid for fibre recycling bin hauling and approved one‑year extensions for caretaker, solid‑waste hauling, road‑watering, and leachate‑testing contracts. All motions were carried.

• Accepted Recycle BC offer for a principal depot at Vanway and a satellite depot at McBride – Carried
• Authorized Chair and Corporate Officer to sign Master Service Agreement with Recycle BC – Carried
• Recommended competitive bid process for fibre recycling bin hauling services at rural stations – Carried
• Approved one‑year extension of Contract ES-21-05 caretaker services at Berman Lake – Carried
• Approved one‑year extension of Contract ES-21-14 solid waste hauling at Mackenzie – Carried
• Approved one‑year extension of Contract ES-23-11 road watering services at Foothills – Carried
• Approved one‑year extension of Contract ES-24-08 leachate testing services at Foothills – Carried

Regional Board Meeting

The board will vote on adopting the 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw and amending the current 2024-2028 plan. Other decisions include a zoning bylaw amendment for two properties on Hart Highway, a subdivision frontage waiver on Whiskeyfill Road, and up to $150,000 in Community Works Fund money for a Salmon Valley fire department storage building. The board will also consider two grant-in-aid requests and invitations to co-host a regional government convention.

• Adoption of 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3383, setting the district's budget and tax requisition
• Amendment to 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3346 via Bylaw No. 3380
• Zoning Bylaw No. 2892 amendment (Bylaw No. 3364) for 47267 & 47283 Hart Highway, Electoral Area G
• Approval of up to $150,000 from Community Works Fund for Salmon Valley Volunteer Fire Department storage building
• Two Regional Grant-in-Aid requests: $2,000 to Network of Emergency Support Services Teams and $2,890 to Scouts Canada – Camp Hughes

The Regional Board adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 3364, 2024. It approved a frontage waiver for a Whiskeyfill Road subdivision and authorized Application 103214 for non‑farm use to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission. The Board also approved several grant‑in‑aid items, including $2,000 for emergency support services, $2,890 for Scouts Canada – Camp Hughes, and up to $150,000 for a fire‑department storage building, and agreed to co‑host the 2026 NCLGA convention with Prince George.

• Adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 3364, 2024 (carried)
• Approved waiver of 10% frontage requirement for Whiskeyfill Road subdivision (carried)
• Authorized Application 103214 for non‑farm use to proceed to Agricultural Land Commission (carried)
• Approved $2,000 Regional Grant‑in‑Aid to Network of Emergency Support Services Teams (carried)
• Approved $2,890 Regional Grant‑in‑Aid to Scouts Canada – Camp Hughes (carried)
• Approved co‑hosting the 2026 North Central Local Government Association convention with City of Prince George (carried)
• Approved up to $150,000 Community Works Fund for Salmon Valley Volunteer Fire Department storage building (carried)
• Adopted 2024‑2028 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3346 amendment 3380 and 2025‑2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3383 (carried)

Notice of Open Meetings

The agenda for the March 20, 2025 meeting of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George contains only procedural boilerplate and no reports, decisions, or discussion items.

Cultural Services Advisory Committee

The Cultural Services Advisory Committee is meeting primarily for procedural matters: adopting the agenda and minutes from May 31, 2024. The substantive items are four reports received for information only: a Heritage Asset Inventory, the Northern Routes 2025 Marketing Plan, a Regional District Funding Update, and an update on the Argus Database. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Heritage Asset Inventory report received for information
• Northern Routes 2025 Marketing Plan report received for information
• Regional District Funding Update report received for information
• Argus Database report received for information
• Adoption of May 31, 2024 meeting minutes

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board will decide whether to adopt Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 357 for the UHNBC Lab Hematology Renovations Phase 2A. It will also receive a presentation from Northern Health on the 2025 Capital Plan and an update on the UHNBC Acute Care Tower Project, plus budget and disbursement reports.

• Proposed Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 357 for UHNBC Lab Hematology Renovations Phase 2A (first, second, third reading and adoption)
• Northern Health presentation on 2025 Draft Capital Plan and UHNBC Acute Care Tower Project update
• Budget update for February 2025 (for information)
• General disbursement schedules for October to December 2024 (for information)
• Election of Chair and Acting Chair

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board is deciding on temporary use permits for a campground and resource processing, a subdivision frontage waiver, and a non-farm use application. The body is also reviewing a one-year 9-1-1 call-answer contract and a cooperation agreement with the Prince George Public Library.

• Temporary Use Permit No. 289 for campground use at 2335 Highway 5 South
• Temporary Use Permit No. 290 for preliminary resource processing at Highway 5 N
• One-year 9-1-1 Call-Answer services contract with E-Comm for 2025
• Non-Farm Use application 102683 for 720 and 840 Whiskeyfill Road
• Subdivision frontage waiver for Old Tete Jaune Road

Notice of Open Meetings

The agenda for the February 20, 2025 meeting of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Regional Board Closed Meeting

The Regional Board is meeting in a closed session to consider proceeding under Sections 90(1)(a), (c), and (o) of the Community Charter, which allow for discussions that are exempt from public disclosure. The agenda contains only procedural items related to closing the meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are detailed in the public agenda.

• Motion to close the meeting to the public under Sections 90(1)(a), (c), (o) of the Community Charter

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee will consider several contract awards and updates, including recommending a three-year scrap metal recycling contract and a caretaker services contract for the Chief Lake Transfer Station. They will also discuss approving competitive bidding for earthworks at the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill and for solid waste asset management consulting. An update on Recycle BC's offer is for information only.

• Recommendation to award Contract ES-25-02 for Scrap Metal Recycling Services to Richmond Steel Recycling Ltd., April 2025 – March 2028
• Recommendation to award Contract ES-25-03 for Caretaker Services at Chief Lake Regional Transfer Station to Shelton Rafferty (R and M Maintenance Services) at $6,000/month, April 2025 – March 2028
• Proposal to launch competitive bid for earthworks services supporting Cell Two Development at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
• Proposal to launch competitive bid for solid waste asset management planning consulting services
• Receipt for information of Recycle BC depot onboarding letter update

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a presentation on the 2025 budget process and then consider and approve the 2025 local‑service budgets and the 2025‑2029 financial plans for Electoral Areas A, C, D, E, F and G. The items cover fire‑protection services, street‑lighting projects, community‑hall facilities, water and sewer systems, and other local services. Recommendations include receiving budget reports for information and formally approving the listed budgets and multi‑year financial plans.

• Approve 2025 budget for Electoral Area A (including Salmon Valley, Ness Lake, Pilot Mountain fire protection and related services)
• Approve 2025‑2029 financial plan for Electoral Area A
• Approve 2025 budget and 2025‑2029 financial plan for Electoral Area C (including Beaverly fire protection, Chilako River/Nechako Rescue, Miworth community facilities, West Lake sewer system)
• Approve 2025 budget and 2025‑2029 financial plan for Electoral Area D (including Buckhorn, Pineview, Red Rock fire protection, street lighting, water and sewer systems)
• Approve 2025 budget and 2025‑2029 financial plan for Electoral Areas E, F and G covering fire protection, street lighting, community halls, erosion protection and water/sewer infrastructure

Notice of Open Meetings

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Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider and vote on the 2025 budget and the 2025‑2029 financial plan for each service area listed in the agenda. Recommendations include receiving reports for information and approving both the annual budget and the multi‑year financial plan for each department. The items cover general administration, regional board, heritage conservation, emergency services, waste management and other sub‑regional services.

• Approve 2025 budget and 2025‑2029 Financial Plan for General Administration – 1201
• Approve 2025 budget and 2025‑2029 Financial Plan for Regional Board – 1001
• Approve 2025 budget and 2025‑2029 Financial Plan for Heritage Conservation – 5601
• Approve 2025 budget and 2025‑2029 Financial Plan for 9‑1‑1 Emergency Response Service – 2503
• Approve 2025 budget and 2025‑2029 Financial Plan for Solid Waste Management – 3305

Notice of Open Meetings

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Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board will consider and adopt several amendment bylaws that update rates and regulations for community water and sewer systems across the district. It will also review two subdivision frontage waiver requests that would reduce the 10 % frontage requirement on Whiskeyfill Road and Highway 5 N. Additional items include continuing membership in the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association, and initiating competitive bid processes for caretaker services at Chief Lake Transfer Station and for scrap metal recycling services.

• Adopt amendment bylaws (Nos. 3372‑3379) updating rates for Bendixon, Azu, Tabor Lake, Buckhorn, West Lake, Adams Road, Tallus Road, and Crooked River water/sewer systems
• Waiver of 10 % frontage requirement for subdivision on Whiskeyfill Road – Electoral Area H
• Waiver of 10 % frontage requirement for subdivision on Highway 5 N – Electoral Area H
• Competitive bid process for caretaker services at Chief Lake Regional Transfer Station
• Competitive bid process for scrap metal recycling services

Public Safety and Emergency Management Standing Committee

The Public Safety and Emergency Management Standing Committee will elect a chair, adopt previous meeting minutes, and receive two informational reports: a 2024 year-in-review on emergency management and an update on the UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Stream 3 FireSmart Pilot Program for Cooperative Community Wildfire Response organizations. No binding decisions are expected.

• Election of Committee Chair
• Adoption of September 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Receiving 2024 Year in Review – Emergency Management report
• Receiving update on UBCM Community Resiliency Investment: Stream 3 FireSmart Pilot Program for Regional District CCWR organizations

Cemetery Board of Trustees

The Cemetery Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss and approve budget proposals for two community cemeteries. These proposals will be forwarded to the Regional Board for consideration.

• Proposed $4,400 grant for the Bear Lake Cemetery 2025 operating budget
• Proposed $10,000 grant for the Tete Jaune Cemetery 2025 operating budget
• Election of Chair

Notice of Open Meetings

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