Northern Rockies Regional Municipality
5319 - 50th Avenue South V0C 1R0 Fort Nelson, BC, Canada

Have you claimed the BC Recovery Benefit? A one-time, tax-free payment of up to $1,000 for eligible families and single parents and up to $500 for eligible individuals, the program remains open until June 30, 2021. For more information, or to apply:

FireSmart your Spring Clean-Up

The Fort Nelson Service BC office has asked us to share that they will be closed Thursday, May 27 & Friday, May 28 for renovations.

The province is sponsoring a study to compile internet speed/performance delivery based on actual experience rather than theoretical levels. It is to the advantage for rural communities, residents and businesses to contribute on the ground data to provide a basis for improvements to service. The study is being done by TANEx Engineering, the same firm that assisted the NRRM in creating it’s Regional Connectivity Strategy.

UPDATE Landline telephone service, including access to local 10-digit emergency service numbers, have been restored following a fibre cut near Fireside yesterday afternoon.

9-1-1 service is coming to the Northern Rockies at the end of January and we thought we would try and answer a few common questions that residents may have. If you have a question, please reach out to us on Facebook or email [email protected] yours just might be the next one that is featured! How much does 9-1-1 cost? The NRRM will pay $53,000 per year with an additional $15,000 start-up charge in 2021. This equals less than $2 per year for the owner of a residential property valued at $100,000.

With the number of cases increasing daily, it is vital to follow the Provincial Health Order suspending all events and social gatherings outside our households is extended until February 5, 2021 at midnight. Please follow all Public Health Orders and recommendations: Masks are mandatory in all public indoor and retail spaces in B.C. No social gatherings of any size with anyone other than your household or core bubble. This means no friends or extended family in your ho...usehold, no outdoor gatherings, no backyard gatherings and no playdates for children. Stay at least 2 metres (6 feet) from others in public. Give others space to keep their distance too. Avoid all non-essential travel. This includes travel into and out of B.C. and between regions of the province. We all need to continue to: Stick to our core bubble. Limit social gatherings to immediate household members only. This includes restaurant dining. Stay home if you have been asked to self-isolate. Remember our layers of protection: stay home when unwell, maintain physical distancing, wash hands and wear masks. Read more about the province-wide restrictions here. https://buff.ly/3itwssF See more

Outdoor ice rink will open Sunday Jan 17! Staff will be finishing set-up on Saturday and temperatures are forecast at about -5C, strap on some skates and enjoy the fresh air on Sunday. As always, please be mindful of COVID-19 precautions like distancing from those not in your household - Skate SAFE!

Effective 2021, homeowners in municipalities no longer apply for the home owner grant through their municipal office. Everyone now applies directly to the province using a new online system that’s easy to use. The system will be available in early 2021. Although the application process has changed, program details and eligibility requirements have not changed. Important: Early applications are not being accepted at this time. To be notified when the system goes live, subscribe at https://buff.ly/38KGt14.

The number of new people testing positive for the virus is impacting public health‘s ability to quickly contact people who have tested positive. There is currently a backlog of people who have tested positive for COVID-19, but have not yet been contacted by public health.

Upcoming Event:

December 14 Council Meeting Agenda The December 14 6:30pm Council meeting agenda can be viewed online at https://buff.ly/3gAN2pj. You can participate in the meeting virtually by clicking https://buff.ly/3dQqmQC or watch the recording later on YouTube at https://buff.ly/2Tl8F1W.

The the Community series spotlights Dalex Auto Services Ltd. Dalex Auto offers full-service automotive repairs for cars, trucks and recreational vehicles. Dalex specializes in electrical and computer diagnostics. They also provide scheduled maintenance, wheel alignment, brake repair, comprehensive engine repair and RV maintenance. Dalex Auto Services Artography by Tracy @fnchamber

The Heart of the Community series spotlights the Fort Nelson Heritage Museum - a local landmark that preserves the rich history of the region. https://buff.ly/2Sf8mVX Artography by Tracy @fnchamber

Recreation program start dates have been postponed until the week of October 6th due to low registration numbers (registration fees have been prorated). Check out the new Leisure Guide for lots of options including Explore Sports, Dance, Fitness and Climbing classes. https://buff.ly/36jYX7Z

****REGISTRATION UPDATE********** Registration numbers are very low so all programs (Dance, Kidzone, Climbing, Fitness and Sports EXCEPT Osteofit that has started already) will be postponed to start next week. To those patrons that have already registered, thank you for your support - we apologize for any inconvenience. Your account will be credited this week for any cancelled classes. We will contact you in the event that the class is cancelled altogether. If you are intere...sted in a program but hesitate to register because of your financial situation, please check out our Leisure Access Program (LAP) that provides assistance with registration costs to eligible residents. https://www.northernrockies.ca//LeisureAccessProgramInform **************************************** Some recreation programs are starting as soon as this weekcheck out the Leisure Guide for options that include Explore Sports, Dance, Fitness and Climbing classes. These great programs will be postponed or cancelled if the registration numbers are not there, so please check out the Leisure Guide and register for the classes you’re interested in! New Leisure Guide: https://buff.ly/346UGSv See more

The "From the Bear Pit" Council Newsletter - September 14th edition is published! In this issue: - 9-1-1 Update - 2019 Annual Report - Christmas Service Reduction

LAST CHANCE! We only have until 5pm today to collect your responses ... https://buff.ly/3kLGMvR

A brief portrait of the charter flight company, Villers Air Services Ltd. that is part of the heart of our community.

The Recreation Centre was in the process of installing ice on both arenas last week when the ice plant condenser cooling fans failed late Friday, September 18.

We are currently at work on a brand new NRRM website and we need feedback on site organization, to ensure that users will be able to find the information that is important to them in the place that they are looking for it. In order to collect feedback, we're using a survey tool (Treejack) that is able to track clicks that users make while they are looking for specific information. No personal data is collected and there are no wrong answers! The information collected will be used to organize material on our site in a way that makes sense to users ... like YOU. The survey only takes 5-10 minutes ... think of it like a computer game that will help us help you, it's even kind of fun!

This week several of the rural roads are being graveled. Monday, September 21 to Tuesday, September 22: Grouse Trail Cranberry Road Mile 308 Frontage Road... Walsh Road Rocky Mountain Road Wednesday, September 23 to Friday, September 25: McConachie Creek Road, KM 3-6 McConachie Creek Road, KM 24-27 Please drive carefully if you see crews working. See more

We're happy to announce that several new accessible parking spaces have been created in front of municipal properties, complete with easier access curb let-downs. All spaces incorporate signage and enhanced standards developed by local resident Kristi Leer, in addition to the universal parking signage. #AccessibleCanada

Northern Health’s Online COVID-19 Clinic and Information Line has experienced a significant increase in call volumes in recent weeks, leading to an increase in wait times for assessment and information.