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Accessible Picnic Tables at Art Fraser Park

Sept 14th, 2023

Accessibility Picnic Tables at Art Fraser Park

The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) is excited to announce another step forward in accessibility improvements at Art Fraser Park with installation of accessible picnic tables.

Following closely behind the installation of the Communication Board, Art Fraser now has two accessible, wheelchair friendly picnic tables. Art Fraser Park is a very popular spot for families, community outings, and tourists.

This project is part of...

This Week in Rec: Sept 13, 2023

This Week in Rec for Sept 13, 2023

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September 9, 2023 - Wildfire Advisory

Weather & Wildfire Advisory - September 9, 2023

There are no wildfires currently threatening the community of Fort Nelson; however, wildfires in the north and eastern regions continue to grow with the continued warm and windy conditions. A shift in wind is causing increased wildifre activity in the eastern portion of the NRRM and is the cause for much of the smoke around Fort Nelson. All residents and visitors are urged to check the BC Wildfire map at https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map

Evacuation Alert Rescinded for the Tooga Creek Area

EVACUATION ALERT RESCINDS FOR THE TOOGA CREEK AREA Sept 8, 2023 @ 1000 hrs

The Evacuation Alert issued Tuesday May 30, 2023 @ 1500 hrs by the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to an area:

• Bordered by the Alberta border on the east from 120 00 00W, 59 18 03N to 120 00 00W, 58 5811N 

• In a looping perimeter from the Alberta border with the following coordinates
  o 120 30 42W, 59 01 47N
  o 120 44 30W, 59 09 47N
  o 120 44 20W, 59 19 58N
  o 120 16 52W, 59 23 10N

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Extension of Temporary Intersection Closures

Notice of Temporary Intersection Closure Extension 

**UPDATE SEPT 14: 50th Avenue North and 54th Street intersection (between the Almada Inn and Wapati Sports) will remain closed until 7:00pm on Thursday, September 14, 2023

**UPDATE SEPT 12: 50th Avenue North and 54th Street intersection (between the Almada Inn and Wapati Sports) will remain closed until 7:00pm on Wednesday, September 13, 2023

The 50th Avenue North and 54th Street intersection (between the Almada Inn and Wapati Sports) will be closed...