FireSmart rebate program
Regional District residents who live in electoral areas outside of municipal borders will be able to take advantage of a FireSmart BC rebate program. Homeowners can qualify for a 50% reimbursement grant up to a maximum of $5,000 per property if they complete eligible FireSmart activities recommended by a Wildfire Mitigation Specialist.
The program will launch in early June and more information will be available soon on the Regional District's website.
Update on Electoral Area A (Salmon River-Lakes) Official Community Plan
The Board of Directors received an update on the review of the Electoral Area A Official Community Plan.
The project team continues to gather input from the community, Indigenous Governments, government ministries, the school district and nearby local governments. This consultation phase is expected to take about four months. The Board will then review what was heard and consider any recommended changes to the plan.
Learn more about the Electoral Area A Official Community Plan
Nukko Lake Community Hall
Work is in progress to rebuild the Nukko Lake Community Hall after the November 2025 fire.
A community meeting took place in March, and a survey will soon be sent to local residents to gather input on how the new hall should function and be designed.
Grants awarded
Community Grants in Aid and Recreation Grants in Aid were awarded to:
Electoral Area A (Salmon River-Lakes)
- Nukko Environmental Lake Weed Society for $10,000 for operating costs
- Salmon Valley Gymkhana Club for $4,800 for operations, maintenance and events
- Salmon Valley Community Association for $995 for operating costs, events and consulting and $12,000 for a community dinner and dance
- Salmon Valley Community Farmers Institute for $995 for operating costs, events and consulting
Electoral Area C (Chilako River-Nechako)
- Dusty Trail Riders for $5,311 for arena renovations
- Isle Pierre Community Association for $15,000 for home sprinkler and water systems
Electoral Area D (Tabor Lake-Stone Creek)
- Pineview Recreation Commission for $28,000 for operating costs
- Tabor Lake Cleanup Society for $37,200 for operations, repairs and maintenance expenses
Electoral Area F (Willow River-Upper Fraser Valley)
- Cariboo Ferndale Community Association for $6,500 for insurance and $4,000 for program and operational costs
Electoral Area G (Crooked River-Parsnip)
- Bear Lake Improvement Society for $700 for pet waste receptacles
- Bear Lake Recreation Association for $4,246 pet waste station signage and $1,320 for washroom repairs and replacement
- Summit Lake Community Association for $3,072 for beetle repellent
Electoral Area H (Robson Valley-Canoe)
- Dunster Community Association for $9,500 for farmland preservation and $3,900 for Dunster Station Museum workshops
- McBride Elks for $2,000 for Pioneer Days insurance
- Royal Canadian Legion Branch for $5,000 for insurance
- Tete Jaune Community Club for $1,078 for insurance
Read the full meeting agenda and reports
