Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill long-term site development
Tetra Tech and FortisBC representatives made presentations on expanding Cell One, the current location where municipal waste is placed at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill, and the progress of the landfill's renewable natural gas project.
A detailed examination of the landfill site has determined there is nearly 1 million cubic metres more airspace just outside the current footprint of Cell One. This extra airspace adds nine years to the current cell's lifespan and delays the need to construct a second cell.
The Cell One expansion plan has an estimated cost of $8.9 million and it received approval from the Regional District Board of Directors. The design has preliminary approval from the Ministry of Environment and Parks and work will now focus on detailed designs with construction anticipated in 2026 and 2027.
Regional Hospital District project update
A report outlined that from January through August 2025, the Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board of Directors granted Northern Health Authority just over $17 million of the approved $35.36 million budget. The Board then heard a further 11 requests. Nine of the requests were approved, including support for purchasing laboratory, operating room and morgue equipment.
The Hospital Board also received a report on the advocacy work in progress with Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District, North West Regional Hospital District, Northern Rockies Regional Hospital District, Peace River Regional Hospital District and Stuart-Nechako Regional Hospital District to request changes to regional hospital district funding contribution requirements and revise the Hospital District Act.
Annual Cultural Report
The 2024 Annual Cultural Report highlights the exhibits, programs and financial data of the eight cultural sites funded by the Regional District in Prince George, Mackenzie, McBride and Valemount:
- The Exploration Place
- Two Rivers Gallery
- Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum
- Huble Homestead
- Mackenzie and District Museum
- Valley Museum and Archives
- Whistlestop Gallery
- Valemount Museum
In 2024 there was an overall 6.5% drop in visitors to the cultural sites when compared to 2023, but attendance was stronger than in 2022.
Grants
A Community Grant in Aid will be provided to Miworth Community Association for $2,500 to install a sea can and kitchen repairs.
The Board also awarded grants to:
- North Central Local Government Association for $7,500 to sponsor the Mental Health and Addictions Symposium scheduled for October 15, 2025 in Prince George
- Village of McBride for $1,000 to sponsor the Robson Valley Agriculture Forum scheduled for October 3 and 4, 2025 in McBride
