Tag: Northern Rockies regional municipal council

Wildlife group urges Northern Rockies to tighten bear attractant enforcement

A national wildlife advocacy group is calling on Northern Rockies Regional Municipality to take a closer look at how it enforces its wildlife attractant bylaws following the recent destruction of a local black bear.

Northern Rockies seeks more time, clarity on Kaska-B.C. land use plan

Northern Rockies Regional Municipality is asking the province for more time and greater clarity as it reviews a draft land use plan between the Kaska Nation and B.C.

Northern Rockies establishes reserve fund to support firefighter mental health

Money set aside to support the mental health and well-being of Northern Rockies firefighters will now be protected for future use through a new municipal reserve fund.

Northern Rockies adopts new debt policy to write off uncollectible accounts

The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality is streamlining how it handles uncollectible debts while establishing new safeguards intended to prevent repeat non-payers from accessing municipal services.

NRRM council pre-bears capital budget and projects for feedback

Projects, including some to improve accessibility and repair failing structures, are on the table in the Bear Pit for this year’s proposed capital budget.  

New committee to report on shortfalls in primary care formed by council

Councillors in the Northern Rockies have created a committee to help breakdown the primary care shortage in the community, which may intensify this summer.  

Public comments on pot-ential dispensary to be heard Monday

Members of the Northern Rockies regional municipal council are looking to spark a conversation about the possibility of allowing a dispensary at the old Fort Hotel complex.

It was a bear-y busy 2025 in the Bear Pit for the NRRM council

2025 was a year of new beginnings, and tying up loose ends in the Northern Rockies. The regional municipal council approved new guidelines to uplift the community after a rough summer. 

Who let the dogs out? NRRM council approves temporary dog park at Mile 295

In response to feedback from residents, the Northern Rockies regional council agreed to start the process of opening the first off-leash dog park in Fort Nelson.  
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