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Communication Board Installed to improve NRRMs Accessibility and Inclusivity

July 19, 2023

Communication Board Installed at Art Fraser Park to improve NRRMs Accessibility and Inclusivity

The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) is excited to announce that the Communication board has been installed! The board holds a display of featuring symbols, pictures or photos that people can point to in assisting with non-verbal communication.  The NRRM is working towards improved accessibility and inclusivity, and the installation of this tool is a great step towards...

Vermicompost Worm Castings Give Away

Vermicompost Worm Castings Give Away Beginning Saturday, July 15, 2023

The Municipality invites residents to visit the Northern Rockies Landfill to pick up free worm castings generated from the NRRM Vermicompost Facility. Bring down a bucket (up to 5 gallons) and fill it at no charge for your own, locally produced organic fertilizer. Please note: materials are limited and will be given out on a first come first serve basis.

What are Worm Castings?

Worm castings (also know as “Vermicast”) are an...

From the Bear Pit Council Newsletter - July 10, 2023

View From the Bear Pit Council Newsletter July 10, 2023

Career Opportunity No. 2023.21: Firefighter

Job Posting No. 2023.21 Firefighter (Full-time Permanent)

Reporting to the Fire Chief or designate, the Firefighter works as a team member to respond to various emergency situations, which may entail combating and extinguishing fires, saving of life and property, medical incidents, dangerous goods, and emergency rescues. Duties also include performing fire prevention and public education services under the general supervision of a senior officer, maintaining apparatus through daily inspection and...

Evacuation Order & Alert for Helmut Area

JULY 9, 2023 - 12:00 HRS State of Local Emergency Expanded and Evacuation Order and Alert Issued for the Helmut Area

Pursuant to Section 12 (1) of the Emergency Program Act an Evacuation Order has been issued by the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality due to immediate danger to life safety caused by wildfires in the Helmut area. The wildfires are located in the northeast corner of the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality.

Evacuation Orders & Alerts

The Evacuation Order is in effect for the...

Evacuation Order and Alert for Ittsi Creek and G91013 Fires

Pursuant to Section 12 (1) of the Emergency Program Act an Evacuation ORDER has been expanded by the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality due to immediate danger to life safety caused by wildfires in the Ittsi Creek and Maxhamish Lake area, south of Maxhamish Lake.

The Evacuation ORDER area is shown in the attached map (in RED) and is bounded by:

• 122.2176128W 59.9219079N
• 122.8931688W 59.5500406N
• 123.7445021W 59.5500406N
• 123.7445021W 59.9156292N

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO IF YOU ARE IN THE EVACUATION ORDER AREA:

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