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In memoriam of our friend and colleague Mike Irwin

It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of coworker and friend Mike Irwin.  We are deeply saddened by this loss, but are looking back fondly at the time we spent with him and the many memories that we shared. 

His care-free attitude and unique anecdotes for whatever situation arose, led to many smiles.  He was a man who lived his life creating experiences by travelling the world and taking on adventures for the bold.  He was an avid marathon runner and was often seen...

2022 Bottle Donation Program for Non-Profits

Recycling Made Easy with the NRRM's Bottle Donation Program

Want to recycle but don’t have time to sort your bottles and cans? The Bottle Donation Program encourages residents to easily recycle by bringing unsorted cans and bottles to the blue bins located at Wide Sky Disposals and the Northern Rockies Landfill. Local non-profit groups will sort your recyclables for you, to help raise money for activities and events.

Fundraising Opportunity: How it Works

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Call for Environmental Advisory Committee Members

Do you have knowledge regarding sustainability? Are you interested in the environment? Do you have experience in waste diversion?

The Northern Rockies is seeking to establish an Environmental Advisory Committee to help guide Council decisions around sustainability and waste diversion in the NRRM. If this is something that you have an interest in, please contact us for an expression of interest form. Submissions will be accepted until December 15, 2021

Wildfire Fuel Management in the Community

We're taking steps to manage the risk of wildfire to the community. In November and December, surface fuels such as branches and limbs will be removed from the perimeter of the Community Trail in areas adjacent to Airport Drive. Falling, thinning and limbing of trees to reduce the risk of wildfire will also be happening in an area north of Lagoon Road.

The affected areas are highlighted in black on the map. For your safety, please keep your distance if you see people working in these areas falling...

Fort Nelson Business Walk Program-October 22

Local business is an important voice, that we need to hear.

Business Walk is a day dedicated to learning more about local business through face to face interviews in partnership with the Fort Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce.On Friday, October 22, 2021 local leaders, community stakeholders and volunteers will take to the streets visiting businesses.Business Walk is designed to:

• Help understand the challenges and opportunities of existing business;
• Build relationships between community decision...