Update on service impacts from CUPE job action

At 6:40 am on Friday October 24, CUPE 1699 notified the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George that as of 6:45 am, their members:

• will withdraw their services from the main office at 155 George Street, Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill*, Shelley Regional Transfer Station, Cummings Road Regional Transfer Station, Mackenzie Select Waste Landfill and Regional Transfer Station, Vanway Regional Transfer Station and Valemount Regional Transfer Station for the day 
• will not collect fees at some Regional District sites for the day

*Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill is included in the BC Labour Relations Board essential services designation. The Regional District is pursuing legal advice on CUPE 1699's withdrawal of service and will provide an update as soon as possible. 

For residents, this means:

• The 155 George Street building is open today. Residents can also contact the Regional District for assistance at 250-960-4400 or district@rdffg.bc.ca. 
• The following sites are closed for today:
  • Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill 
  • Shelley Regional Transfer Station
  • Cummings Road Regional Transfer Station
  • Mackenzie Select Waste Landfill and Regional Transfer Station
  • Vanway Regional Transfer Station 
  • Valemount Regional Transfer Station
• No fees will be collected from residents today for:
  • small loads of household garbage at Valemount Regional Transfer Station
  • drop-in activities at Robson Valley Recreation Centre and Canoe Valley Recreation Centre