Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine
4545 Lazelle Avenue V8G 4E1 Terrace, BC, Canada

We will be live streaming the Economic Development Commission meeting at 3 p.m. today on our website: link.rdks.bc.ca/webcast

Our Utilities Team will be conducting annual system flushing on the Terrace Rural Water System on April 28th and 29th. This procedure is necessary to remove any sediment that may be present in the water mains and to ensure the best possible water quality is maintained. During this procedure, water pressures may fluctuate, and water may appear coloured or cloudy. You are advised to run your water until it clears. Learn more about our water systems on our website: www.rdks.bc.ca

RDKS Economic Development hosts ‘Finding Funding in the North’an interactive event teaching the basics of successfully identifying and applying for funding in Northern BC. Join us online May 11, 2021 from 9am-noon for this brand new event. Register here: https://rebrand.ly/rdks_econdev

Following the latest Provincial Health Officer (PHO) Order on gatherings and events, public attendance is not permitted at these meetings; however, these meetings will be live webcast here: http://link.rdks.bc.ca/webcast

In the early evening of Wednesday, April 14, a washout occurred on Telegraph Creek Road (Highway 51) between Dease Lake and the community of Telegraph Creek. The road is closed with no detour, isolating the community of Telegraph Creek. No injuries have been reported. Initial reports indicate that the washout was caused by a release from a lake above the road due to the heavy snow melt occurring in the area. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is assessing the s...ite to make recommendations for repair. Updates can be found on DriveBC.

It’s nearly Earth Day so we’re posting a friendly reminder to always recycle your used batteries. Recycling batteries helps protect the environment by keeping potentially toxic chemicals out of landfill. If you’re not already recycling your old batteries, start today! Visit www.call2recycle.ca/locator to find a battery recycling location near you. @call2recycleCA #TakeChargeForTheEnvironment #EarthDay2021

Clean up our shared spaces AND have a chance at great prizes?! We’re in! RDKS is co-hosting the 2021 Earth Day Garbathon in Terrace. It's your chance to clean up your favourite shared outdoor spaces AND win some swag from community sponsors. Collect garbage and bring it to the Farmers' Market parking lot on Sunday, April 25 from 12 to 4 p.m. Please stay safe and follow COVID protocols. For full details, go to the event page on Facebook: https://fb.me/e/1go0s8CG7

Our Utilities Team will be conducting annual system flushing on the Thornhill Community Water System April 12th through 27th. To aid in the flushing process crews will be adding a small dose of chlorine to the system reservoir. There may be residual chlorine for the duration of flushing. This procedure is necessary to remove any sediment that may be present in the water mains and to ensure the best possible water quality is maintained. During this procedure, water pressures may fluctuate, and water may appear coloured or cloudy. You are advised to run your water until it clears. Your ongoing co-operation and understanding is appreciated. Learn more about our water systems on our website: www.rdks.bc.ca

ARE YOUR TRASH CANS COMPLIANT? For the safety of our drivers and the cleanliness of your neighborhood, we require all garbage to be bagged in a can with a secure fitting lid. Garbage put out without a can or lid is an attractant to dogs, birds, and other wildlife. Download the 2021 Greater Terrace Area Curbside Collection Guide for full details and collection requirements: rdks.bc.ca//garbage_recycling_and/terrace_area_solid_waste

DID YOU KNOW THAT WE COLLECT YARD WASTE YEAR-ROUND? It’s true, you can put up to 6 units of Organics curbside weekly on your regular collection day. Download the 2021 Greater Terrace Area Curbside Collection Guide for full details and collection requirements: rdks.bc.ca//garbage_recycling_and/terrace_area_solid_waste

All Regional District waste management facilities will be closed this Good Friday, April 2nd as well as Easter Sunday, April 4th. Regular operating hours will be in place on Saturday April 3rd and Monday, April 5th. Be sure to check our website for facility hours: rdks.bc.ca//garbage_recycling_and_o/solid_waste_facilities

If your regular curbside pick-up day is Friday, your collection this coming Good Friday will be moved to the following Monday, April 5th within the Greater Terrace Area.

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. See post below for event times. Use this link to join an Open House at your preferred event time at link.rdks.bc.ca/OpenHouse. Hope to hear from you at one of our Open Houses!

Congratulations to our survey prize winners, Marlise Zurbrugg from New Hazelton and Lynn Dillabough from Kitimat! They won $100 Visa gift cards. Thank-you to the 1250 people who participated in our survey. We really appreciate your input!

We will be live streaming the Regular Board meeting at 7:00 p.m. today on our website: link.rdks.bc.ca/webcast