Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine

On Saturday, May 14, the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine is sponsoring a free household hazardous waste drop-off for residents.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING—an electronic/telephone Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 11 at 6 p.m. via Microsoft Teams to receive representation from all persons who deem their interests in property to be affected by the proposed bylaw: “Kitimat-Stikine Cannabis Cultivation and Processing Bylaw No. 762, 2022”

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine and Northern Health jointly offer Health Career Scholarships for Northern Health employees and high school graduates within the region. Application deadlines are coming up in May and July.

The RDKS is happy to support the 2022 Garbathon event organized by the Greater Terrace Beautification Society and Skeena Wild Conservation Trust. Come out on Sunday, April 24 to participate in some community clean-up!

Since late 2021, the RDKS solid waste management department moved to bag-free recycling collection.

The RDKS is seeking new members for its Advisory Planning Committees in both Greater Terrace and Thornhill.

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine is opening its Facade Improvement Grant Program to all interested applicants in Electoral Areas A through F.

Join Synergy Foundation and the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine for a free webinar exploring a vision of a thriving circular economy in B.C.'s Northwest—and the role that entrepreneurs, businesses, and consumers can play.

The Regional District Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Lina Gasser as the new CAO for the RDKS. Ms. Gasser is expected to start on March 21, 2022.

Your 2022 dog license tags are now available. Act now to get the early bird rate for your 2022 dog license at the Thornhill Animal Shelter.

RDKS Economic Development is excited to offer free grant writing expertise as it hosts another grant writing workshop at the end of January. A sequel to the May 2021 Finding Funding in the North event, Grant Writing Essentials is an interactive workshop that teaches the key elements for a successful grant application from grant writing experts.

Due to shipping delays, our 2022 Curbside Collection Guides will be late to arrive to households. For your information, the collection schedule is posted below as well as to our website.

Circle Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022 on your new calendars. The RDKS and City of Terrace will host a Christmas tree collection event on Jan. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. In exchange for disposing of your tree, please bring a non-perishable food item. All donations will go to local food banks in the Terrace area.

NOTICE OF HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSURE Please note our main office will be closed from Friday, Dec. 24, 2021 through to Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. We will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022.

If you live in the Dease Lake area, you are invited to complete an online survey to help the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine understand how your housing needs are changing. Completed surveys will be entered into a draw for one of two $100 gift cards.

UPDATE Nov 26, 2021 11:15 a.m. On November 25, 2021 (8:30pm) there was a Tactical Evacuation and Alert due to unknown slope stability in Copperside Estates. All homes in red on the attached map were required to evacuate, homes in yellow were put on alert but strongly advised not to sleep in basement.

The RDKS solid waste management department is moving to bag-free recycling collection starting Monday, Nov. 29.

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine (RDKS) is reopening its Facade Improvement Grant Program to all interested applicants in Electoral Areas A through F.

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Planning Committee meeting will now commence at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021.

In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission made public its final report on the history and legacy of Canada’s residential school system. There were 94 Calls to Action. Call to Action #80 called upon the federal government to establish a statutory holiday, A National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

In the spring of 2021, the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine (RDKS) released a survey asking for feedback on waste management in the region. An impressive 1,215 residents completed the survey with several themes emerging.

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY CLOSURE: Friday September 3, 2021

The Province of BC has announced that campfires will be permitted throughout the Northwest and Prince George Fire Centres as of noon today, Wednesday, July 28.

Campfires will be prohibited throughout the Northwest Fire Centre region, as well as the rest of the province, starting at noon Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Effective at noon (Pacific time) on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, campfires, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited.

The Regional District Kitimat-Stikine (RDKS) will host a town hall meeting at the Thornhill Fire Department on Wednesday July 7, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for residents affected by the June flooding event across several communities.

BC Hydro plans to close the Copper Mountain Access Road Closure over parts of two days in late June.

The Nisga’a communities in the Nass Valley, the District of Stewart, and Meziadin Junction will be without power for approximately 12 hours on Saturday, June 12 because of BC Hydro system upgrades.

Our flags at our Thornhill Fire Hall and our firehall in Gitaus, in conjunction with the Kitselas First Nation, are flying at half-mast to honour the 215 Indigenous children who never came home from the Kamloops residential school—as well as all other residential schools.

Latest Information on current Flood Situation

Missed your curbside collection? Or maybe your residential waste exceeds what is allowable in your curbside service?

RDKS Economic Development is excited to host ‘Finding Funding in the North’—an interactive event teaching the basics on how to successfully identify and apply for funding in Northern B.C.

In the early evening of Wednesday, April 14th, a washout occurred on Telegraph Creek Road (Highway 51) between Dease Lake and the community of Telegraph Creek.

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine (Regional District) and Kitselas First Nation (Kitselas) have jointly completed a Thornhill Land Details Agreement. This agreement finalizes the boundaries of a portion of Crown Land on District Lot 373 in Thornhill to be transferred to Kitselas through their LNG Benefits Agreement with the province. It also sets out terms for a subsequent land exchange between Kitselas and the Regional District, and it establishes a Joint Community Use Area and Cooperative Management Agreement.

Let’s talk trash! Join one of our virtual Open Houses to learn about solid waste management in the RDKS and share your thoughts. Six events are being held through early April.

Virtual Committee of the Whole will be held for Public Input on the 2021-2025 Financial Plan at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2021

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine is excited to offer a new program to residents in Electoral Areas A through F.

Consultation on the Draft SWMP has now begun with the launch of our 2021 Solid Waste Survey.

The Terrace Public Library is seeking applications for members to sit on the Board of Trustees of the Terrace Public Library Association.

The City of Terrace and Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine have partnered together to complete a housing needs report for the Greater Terrace Area, including the City of Terrace and Electoral Areas E and C of the Regional District.

A second Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, virtually on Microsoft TEAMS commencing at 6:00 pm to receive representation from all persons who deem their interest in property to be affected by the two proposed bylaws: "Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Specified Portion of Electoral Area B, Two-Mile Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 743, 2020" and "Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Specified Portion of Electoral Area B, South Hazelton Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 747, 2020"

The Regional District and City of Terrace are pleased to announce we will be hosting our Annual Chipping for Charity event on January 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, between noon and 5:00 p.m.

We would like to recognize the $500,000 donation from an anonymous donor to the Upper Skeena Recreation Centre and thank them for their generous contribution.

Working with our student researchers, we are investigating access to education and the improvement of education infrastructure within the Regional District.

Masks are now required when visiting the Regional District office and facilities.

BC Ferry Authority Calls for Nominations

Litter on Roadways - Let's Not Lose Anything!

Early Reminder To Renew

Love to Paint Murals? This Opportunity Might Be For You!

New Position with our Planning Team

Get Your Free FireSmart Assessment This Fall

New Playground Complete in Telegraph Creek

Increase Your Business Exposure

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine has begun developing a Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) plan to support the prosperity of existing businesses throughout our region.

The Service Interruption Notice has now been rescinded following the succesful completion of repairs to the the Water Mainline.

The District of New Hazelton and the Village of Hazelton are asking local parents and guardians to share their child care experiences with us.

Repairs & Maintenance Complete-Thornhill Water

Thornhill Water System - Conservation Measures Effective Immediately

Post COVID-19 Resiliency - What Do You Need?

Reduced Hours in Effect

Notice of Public Input - 2020-2024 Financial Plan

Strategic Plan Will Set Priorities

Formal House Number for Dease Lake

People living in Terrace and surrounding northwest communities will now have access to a new mobile service that will help remove barriers to quality mental health and addictions supports.

Based in Thornhill, our ESS Mobile Unit can travel to the scene of an emergency or to support a Reception Centre (RC) in any community or remote area.

Since the wildfires erupted in the beginning of August, Emergency Support Services (ESS) has stepped up in a huge way providing expertise, guidance and support to those in need.

The Thornhill Community Centre (TCC), located at 3091 Century St. has undergone significant renovations this summer.

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY CLOSURE: Friday September 3, 2021