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Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety
Posted on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 04:09 PM
As Fire Prevention Week approaches, Northern Rockies Fire Rescue Department reminds residents to
“Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety”
Northern Rockies Fire Rescue Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Weekfor more than 90 years—to promote this year’s Fire Prevention WeekTM campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire SafetyTM”. This year’s campaign, October 3-9h, works to educate everyone about simple...
Call for members: 2021-2024 Board of Variance
Posted on Friday, September 17, 2021 05:55 AM
Regional Council invites residents to apply as volunteer members to the Board of Variance.
Guided by the Local Government Act and Board of Variance Bylaw No. 195, 2021, the Board of Variance meets on an as-needed basis to hear requests for:
- Relief from the requirements of the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Zoning Bylaw No. 119, 2016
- To permit variances or exemptions in the case of hardship, in keeping with the Regional Council’s general philosophies to uphold their bylaws.
Regional Council will...
New Dock at Parker Lake
Posted on Friday, August 06, 2021 12:12 PM
With its proximity to Fort Nelson, Parker Lake is a popular, idyllic retreat for residents who wish to enjoy recreational opportunities such as bird watching and water sports. Parker Lake has been the site of numerous bird surveys and boasts a diverse habitat of waterfowl and shorebirds. Additionally, Parker Lake borders the Parker Lake Ecological Reserve, established in 1973 and home to three rare species of BC wetland plants. You can review the detailed Parker Lake Ecological Reserve description...
Airport Runway Project Underway
Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 09:00 PM
We recently announced that the Northern Rockies Regional Airport (NRRA) will be rehabilitating Runway 04-22, the primary runway, thanks to a Federal contribution from the Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP) that will fund 100% of the total project cost of $17.7M. This project will not only lead to greater longevity of the airport infrastructure but also allow for an improved experience for stakeholders when using the facilities we offer.
The rehabilitation of Runway 04-22 will be starting...
Grant Funding Rebuilds Primary Runway at Northern Rockies Regional Airport
Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2021 09:00 PM
FORT NELSON – The Northern Rockies Regional Airport will be rehabilitating Runway 04-22, the primary runway, commencing Summer 2021 thanks to a Federal contribution under the Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP) funding 100% of the total project cost at $17,727,809.
Since applying for the project initially in 2018 to Transport Canada, the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality has long-awaited news of the success, given the rehabilitation project could not proceed without the contribution...
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