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RFP - 2023-23 - Official Community Plan Update

This is a call for proposals from qualified consultants to undertake a comprehensive review and update of the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 64, 2011. The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) is seeking proposals from professional planning consultants with proven experience in planning, community and stakeholder engagement, and bylaw and policy development, to lead the process of updating the Official Community Plan (OCP) that will ultimately...

Career Opportunity No. 2023.27: Recreation Cashier-Receptionist

Job Posting No. 2023.27 Recreation Cashier–Receptionist (Full-time Term)

Reporting to the Director of Recreation and Facilities or designate, this employee acts as the main reception for the Recreation department. The Cashier-Receptionist is responsible for carrying out a variety of duties including accepting payments; recording registrations for activities, programs and events; issuing receipts; answering public inquiries by telephone and in person; and completing related clerical and...

Public Notice: Permissive Tax Exemption Applications Being Accepted - 2024 Taxation Year

PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED - 2024 Taxation Year

Please take notice that applications for permissive tax exemptions are being accepted for the 2024 taxation year. A permissive tax exemption is a means for Council to support non-profit organizations within the community which further Council’s objectives of enhancing quality of life (economic, social, cultural) and delivering services economically.

Council has revised the Permissive Tax Exemption Policy with a 3-year...

Evacuation Order and Alert Rescinded, New Alert Issued for Sahdoanah Creek / Helmut Area

Evacuation Order & Alert Rescinds, New Alert Issued for Sahdoanah Creek / Helmut Area August 2, 2023 @ 1000 hrs

The Evacuation Alert issued Sunday, July 9, 2023 @ 1130 hrs by the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to an area:

• 121.5865° W/59.7463° N in the northwest corner to120.5522° W/59.7526° N in the northeast corner:
• then down to120.4829° W/59.4263° N in the southeast corner over to121.5575° W/ 59.3806° N in the southwest corner, is rescinded.

The 

Career Opportunity No. 2023.25: Land & Natural Resources Coordinator

Job Posting No. 2023.25

The spirit of the Northern Rockies is independent and action-oriented, with a tangible sense of a region
‘in charge of its future.’  Fort Nelson is a young and family-oriented town, where the attitude of “community”
remains strong. Everyone is welcome, everyone’s contribution matters, and the level of participation in
the day-to-day life of the community is high. 

The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to complement our...

Evacuation Order Rescinded & Alert Reissued for Maxhamish Lake

July 26, 2023 - 1700 hrs Evacuation Order Rescinded for Ittsi Creek/Maxhamish Lake Area, with Surrounding Area on Evacuation Alert

Pursuant to Section 12 (1) of the Emergency Program Act an Evacuation Order has been rescinded by the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality.

Because of the potential danger to life and health, an Evacuation Alert remains in effect for the area, shown on the map above in yellow:

• 59.9378 N/123.7530 W in the northwest corner to 59.9378 N/122.5640 W in the northeast corner:
• then...