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Call for Committee Members: Accessibility & Inclusion Committee

 On September 1, 2022 the Accessible BC Act (ACBA) came into effect with a goal of making BC a more inclusive province. Part of this legislation requires some organizations to develop an Accessibility Committee and an Accessibility Plan.

The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, Fort Nelson Public Library and School District No. 81 are recruiting community members with lived and learned accessibility experience to join a new Northern Rockies Accessibility and Inclusion Committee (AIC). 

The AIC will...

Public Notice from Ministry of Forests

For Immediate Release

March 23, 2023

Ministry of ForestsBC Wildfire Service

Pile burns planned for Public Works and Government Services Canada quarry site

FORT NELSON—The BC Wildfire Service plans to undertake pile burns at Public Works and Government Services Canada’s Mill Creek Quarry site for hazard abatement as part of the site’s expansion project.

Located approximately 85 kilometres west of Fort Nelson, the site is adjacent to the Tetsa River Campground (currently closed) and south of Highway...

From the Bear Pit Council Newsletter - March 13, 2023

View From the Bear Pit Council Newsletter March 13, 2023

Notice of Lease and Provision of Assistance: 5215 Hallmark Crescent

The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality gives notice of its intention to lease land and improvements located at 5215 Hallmark Crescent, Fort Nelson and legally described as PID 023-136-634, Lot 9, District Lot 1535, Peace River District, Plan PGP39093, to Dr. Sabah Jarullah for a term of one year, for monthly rent of $10.00.

Since market rent for this property is approximately $1200.00 per month, in accordance with section 24 of the Community Charter, the Municipality gives notice that it will...

Notice of Public Hearing: Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 211, 2023

A Public Hearingwill be held at the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Municipal Office located at 5319 - 50th Avenue South, Fort Nelson, BC at 6:00 pm on Monday, March 27th, 2023 for the purpose of providing the public with an opportunity to address Regional Council respecting matters contained in the proposed “Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Zoning Amendment (Accessible Parking) Bylaw No. 211, 2023”.

An opportunity to attend or address Council in the Public Hearing will also be...

Public Notice - 2023 Preliminary Budget Open House

March 14th, 2023

Preliminary Budget Open House, Mon. March 20th 4-7pm Public Review & Engagement

Every year the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) reviews and approves a budget that sets the tax rates to fund important services to the community.  Regional Council has begun its review of the 2023 municipal budget. This process includes the opportunity for you to provide feedback on how your tax dollars are collected and spent. 

 This preliminary budget is not a final document, nor has...