Telkwa, British Columbia

Regular Meeting of Council

The Council will review several staff reports including funding applications for community places, marketing initiatives, and recreation infrastructure. The agenda also includes a request from the Bulkley Valley Wrestling Club regarding hall rental fees and correspondence regarding the annual Telkwa BBQ.

• Bulkley Valley Wrestling Club Community Hall Rental Fee Waiver request
• Northern Development Initiative Trust funding application for The Old Fire Hall
• NDIT Marketing Initiatives funding application for Aldermere Trail Signage
• NDIT Recreation Infrastructure Grant application
• Development Variance Permit No. 02-26

Regular Meeting of Council

Regular Meeting of Council

Regular Meeting of Council

Regular Meeting of Council

Regular Meeting of Council

Regular Meeting of Council

Regular Meeting of Council

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of the Village's new Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 801, 2026. A delegation from Cypress Land Services will present a proposed Terrion cell tower. Staff reports cover Cedar Street connectivity and a road sealcoating project. Council will also receive the draft 2025 Annual Report and Statement of Financial Information.

• Delegation from Cypress Land Services presenting the Terrion Cell Tower Proposal
• First reading of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 801, 2026, which updates land-use designations and mapping
• Staff report on Cedar Street Connectivity project
• Correspondence regarding proposed Cedar Street Road Sealcoating for 2026-2027
• Draft 2025 Annual Municipal Report and Statement of Financial Information 2025

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will consider adopting the Elections and Assent Voting Bylaw No. 800, 2026, and hear delegations from Northern Health about a mobile clinic and from the Bulkley Valley Community Resources Board about mine project town halls. Staff reports cover the BBQ concession stand and Cottonwood Dike. The meeting includes an in-camera session under Community Charter provisions.

• Adoption of Elections and Assent Voting Bylaw No. 800, 2026
• Delegation from Northern Health on mobile clinic/outreach service
• Delegation from Bulkley Valley Community Resources Board on mine project town hall meetings
• Staff report on BBQ Grounds Concession Stand update
• Staff report on Cottonwood Dike

Regular Meeting of Council

The Telkwa Village Council will hear delegations from the Telkwa Seniors Society and Seniors Housing Society seeking letters of support. They will consider first reading of a new Elections and Assent Voting Bylaw, receive a FireSmart program update, and discuss co-sponsoring a UBCM resolution for a Northern-Rural Homeowners Grant. Other business includes updates on the Hankin Avenue path, fire deployments, and the BBQ grounds.

• Telkwa Seniors Housing Society requests letter of support to hire property manager for Telkwa House and Aldermere House
• First reading of Elections and Assent Voting Bylaw No. 800, 2026
• FireSmart Program Year 1 Summary report
• City of Prince George seeks co-sponsorship of UBCM resolution for Northern-Rural Homeowners Grant
• Discussion of Hankin Avenue path update and fire deployments for busy season

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting of Telkwa council will consider adopting the 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 798 and the 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 799. The agenda also includes a discussion of Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action #82 regarding a residential schools monument. No other staff reports, delegations, or unfinished business are scheduled.

• Adoption of Financial Plan for 2026 to 2030, Bylaw No. 798, 2026
• Adoption of Tax Rates Bylaw No. 799, 2026
• Discussion of TRC Call to Action #82 (residential schools monument in each capital city)

Regular Meeting of Council - 12 May 2026 - cancelled

The regular meeting of the Village of Telkwa Council scheduled for May 12, 2026, has been cancelled. The agenda included items such as the adoption of the 2026-2030 Financial Plan and Tax Rates Bylaws, as well as correspondence regarding a mobile clinic and housing.

• Cancelled meeting for May 12, 2026
• Financial Plan for 2026 to 2030 (Bylaw No. 798)
• Tax Rates Bylaw No. 799, 2026
• Correspondence regarding mobile clinic outreach
• Correspondence regarding housing conference invitation

Regular Meeting of Council

The Village of Telkwa Council will consider and vote on the Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 797, 2026, and the Financial Plan Bylaw No. 798, 2026 (third reading). The meeting also includes a public hearing on a Cannabis Retail Store License application from Swissport Management Ltd. for Joint Rivers Cannabis at Unit C, 1415 Hankin Avenue. Standard agenda items such as adoption of the agenda, minutes, public comment, and a call to action on the Residential Schools National Monument are also on the docket.

• Adoption of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 797, 2026
• Third reading of Financial Plan Bylaw No. 798, 2026 (2026‑2030)
• Public hearing on Cannabis Retail Store License for Joint Rivers Cannabis, Unit C, 1415 Hankin Avenue
• Adoption of agenda and minutes from prior meetings
• Discussion of Call to Action #81 for a Residential Schools National Monument

Regular Meeting of Council

The Village of Telkwa Council will discuss the 2026-2030 Financial Plan and proposed tax rates. The meeting includes decisions on water and sewer bylaws and a retail cannabis store application.

• Proposed 3.6% net increase in municipal taxes
• Application for Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Store by Swissport Management Ltd.
• Adoption of Water Rates, Regulations and Connections Bylaw No. 795, 2026
• Adoption of Sewer Rates, Regulations and Connections Bylaw No. 796, 2026
• Proposed reallocation of RBA Funding for roads, parks, buildings, and equipment

Public Hearing

This is a public hearing to consider an application from Swissport Management Ltd. for a Cannabis Retail Store License. The proposed store is named Joint Rivers Cannabis, located at Unit C, 1415 Hankin Avenue, Telkwa. The meeting is held in the Council Chamber and via Microsoft Teams.

• Application by Swissport Management Ltd. for a non-medical cannabis retail store license
• Proposed store name: Joint Rivers Cannabis
• Location: Unit C, 1415 Hankin Avenue, Telkwa, BC

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the Director of Finance’s reports on the 2026‑2030 General Operating Budget and the draft Special and Capital Projects plan. Staff recommends approving a 4.19% net increase in municipal taxes to cover the operating budget shortfall. Council will also consider options for allocating RBA funding between road, park and building projects, the Highway 16 Well rehabilitation, and the Water Treatment Plant expansion, depending on whether the $7 million Strategic Priorities Funding is approved. The meeting will vote on the tax increase and on the preferred project funding scenario.

• Approve a 4.19% net increase in municipal taxes (estimated $144 per household per year) to fund the 2026‑2030 operating budget.
• Reallocate $4.7 million RBA Funding to roads, parks, buildings and equipment as outlined in the draft Capital Plan.
• Decide whether to proceed with Highway 16 Well rehabilitation or postpone it in favor of the Water Treatment Plant expansion.
• Consider applying for an additional $2 million grant or borrowing to support the Water Treatment Plant expansion.
• Review the draft Special Projects (Schedule A) and Capital Projects (Schedule B) listings for 2026‑2030.

Regular Meeting of Council

The Telkwa Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, hear a staff report on fee and charge increases, and consider a request to add 11205 Hislop Rd to the Rural Fire Protection Area. The council will conduct first, second and third readings of the Water Rates Bylaw No. 795, the Sewer Rates Bylaw No. 796, and the Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 797, all for 2026. A Truth and Reconciliation Call to Action will also be discussed.

• First, second and third reading of Water Rates, Regulations and Connections Bylaw No. 795, 2026
• First, second and third reading of Sewer Rates, Regulations and Connections Bylaw No. 796, 2026
• First, second and third reading of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 797, 2026
• Request to include 11205 Hislop Rd into the Telkwa Rural Fire Protection Area (Ltr 0604)
• Staff report Ltr 0606 on Annual Fees and Charges Increases

Regular Meeting of Council

The Village of Telkwa Council will meet to discuss a water service connection on Hubert Street, adopt new wildfire deployment policies, and review funding applications for childcare and marketing initiatives. The meeting will also include a public comment session and a delegation regarding a floodplain management bylaw.

• Water service connection proposed for 6040 Hubert Street
• Wildfire Deployment Policy #2026-33 to be adopted
• BC Wildfire Deployment Revenue and Payment Policy #2026-34 to be adopted
• Funding application to Northern Development Initiative Trust for childcare
• Funding application to Northern Development Initiative Trust for marketing initiatives

Regular Meeting of Council

The Village of Telkwa Council will discuss budget survey results and capital project updates. Key items include funding requests for fire department equipment and a significant expansion project for the Fire Hall.

• Proposed $4,235,068 for Phase 1 of Fire Hall Expansion Project
• Proposed $8,000 for Fire Department AED and $10,000 for Equipment Maintenance
• Request for in-kind support from Bulkley Valley Kinsmen Club for Spring Dance on March 21st
• Request for in-kind use of Community Hall for 2026 Wellness Festival on October 3, 2026
• Report on the Local Government Development Approvals Program

Regular Meeting of Council

The Village of Telkwa council will discuss the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action #76 regarding strategies for residential school cemetery protection. Delegations will be reviewed, including a request for in‑kind use of the community hall for the 2026 Wellness Festival and an update on the Emergency Support Services program. Updates on a potential clinic and childcare outreach will also be presented.

• Letter 0587: request for in‑kind use of the Community Hall for the 2026 Wellness Festival (Oct 3, 2026)
• Letter 0586: update on the Bulkley Emergency Support Services program
• Call to Action #76: discussion of strategies to protect residential school cemeteries
• Update on potential clinic establishment in the Village
• Childcare update and outreach with Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear a staff report from the Director of Finance (Letter 0590). The report covers the municipal budget survey, updates on special and capital projects, and requests for the Fire Department's operating and capital budgets. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are for discussion and information.

• Letter 0590 from Director of Finance on the budget survey
• Updates on special and capital status
• Fire Department operating budget request
• Fire Department capital budget request
• Adoption of the meeting agenda

Regular Meeting of Council

The Village of Telkwa Council will meet to discuss the adoption of a subdivision and development servicing amendment bylaw. The body will also review appointments for the 2026 general municipal election and a funding application for emergency operations equipment.

• Adoption of Subdivision and Development Servicing Amendment Bylaw No. 784, 2026
• Appointment of Chief Election Officer and Deputy Chief Election Officer for the 2026 General Municipal Election
• Funding application for 2026 UBCM Emergency Operations Centre Equipment and Training
• Discussion on childcare location and outreach with Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre
• Update on bridge upgrades

Regular Meeting of Council

The Telkwa Council will adopt the meeting agenda and minutes, hear public comments, and review several staff reports. Key decisions include adopting the Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 794, 2025 and conducting first, second, and third readings of the Subdivision and Development Servicing Amendment Bylaw No. 784, 2026. Additional items cover the Professional Reliance Act Bill M216, child‑care development options, and a hydrogeological well assessment report.

• Adopt Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 794, 2025
• First, second, and third reading of Subdivision and Development Servicing Amendment Bylaw No. 784, 2026
• Staff report on Professional Reliance Act Bill M216
• Staff report on Child Care Development Options
• Unfinished business: Hydrogeological Well Assessment and Rehabilitation Draft Report