Tag: Recreation

Have your say on play in Osborn with the PRRD’s newest survey

After hearing calls for an outdoor recreation space in the rural community of Osborn, the Peace River regional district is ready to answer.  

Naming rights to various recreation zones in Fort St John up for sale

More information, including pricing, is available regarding the city’s request for proposals to rename some local landmarks.  

Naming rights for ‘flagship’ sport centre to be sold

After 15 years, Fort St John’s Pomeroy Sport Centre will be renamed. The centre will join other recreation facilities in the city’s new naming rights partnership program.  

Tumbler Ridge residents can swim, skate, or play for free in Dawson Creek

Residents from the district of Tumbler Ridge can swim, play, and skate for free in the city of Dawson Creek’s recreation facilities.

New year, new rules: amended Peace Island Park bylaw backed by council

Permitting long work stays and mandatory prepayment were just two adjustments to documents governing Peace Island Park approved by the District of Taylor council.

City council approves purchase of new playground for Sureurs Park

With the help of some of Fort St John’s youngest residents, the city purchased a $253,000 set of playground equipment to upgrade Sureurs Park.  

Mayor Darcy Dober reflects on a busy year in Dawson Creek

Heading into this year, the city of Dawson Creek planned on upgrading its facilities and addressing its ongoing water shortage with a long-term solution.  

Ho-ho-hold on to your plans, some city services will be closed later this week

As Santa readies for takeoff and reviews his list once more, cities in the Peace, as well as the regional district, are set to operate with adjusted hours for the Holidays.  

Next stop: winter break! Transit service reduced during holidays in Fort St. John

Transit users in Fort St John will see modified service over the holiday season as the transit company expects demand to decrease for certain routes.  

Fort St. John plays the name game with city facilities

In an effort to boost revenues and public investment, the option for companies to purchase the right to name city owned facilities in Fort St John is now available.  

‘Wants and aspirations’ of Fort St John reflected in finalized OCP

The Official Community Plan was officially accepted in Fort St John. The provincially mandated document speaks on the city’s aspirations, values, and history. 

Speak now or forever hold your feedback on the city of Fort St John’s OCP

People who live in Fort St John are invited to visit City Hall on Monday evening at six to provide feedback on a municipal document outlining community values, priorities, and goals. 

New fees for district of Taylor approved with ‘no significant increases’

Minor increases to district fees in Taylor have been approved for next year, affecting residents including pet owners, those misusing emergency services and local golfers.

Fort St. John eyes role as regional sports hub

Fort St John city council is taking steps to become a sports hub. They directed staff to develop an application, which will allow them to bid on events to host.  

Fort St. John council approves $1.9M Surerus Park pavilion project

City council has approved a $1.9-million project to build a new pavilion and make other upgrades at Surerus Park, replacing the current temporary washrooms.

City facility naming rights approved for sponsorships by council

Local landmarks in Fort St John may go through a rebrand and renaming process after city council agreed to begin selling sponsorship rights to some facilities. 
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