Posts by Cat Smith
September 9th is International FASD Day
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong disability that affects the brain and body of people who were exposed to alcohol in the womb. Each person with FASD has both strengths and challenges and will need special supports to help them succeed with many different parts of their daily lives. First celebrated in 1999,…
Read More2025 Paving Program Schedule Update
An update on the 2025 Paving Program Schedule for the month of September: September 8 – 25 Stuart Drive – Skeena Drive – Paving September 9 – 25 Centennial Drive – Osilinka Road – Paving September 10 – 25 Blackwater Crescent – Cold Milling Nechako Drive – Crooked River Crescent – Stuart Drive – Cold…
Read MoreWater Main Repair Update September 8, 2025
Dear Mackenzie Residents, The District of Mackenzie is happy to announce water is flowing in the Babine, Stuart , Nechako, Azu, Crooked River area again. This water is to be used for toilets, showers, and watering gardens. The water is not safe for drinking until further notice. Water lines are being flushed today(Sept 8th) and…
Read MoreFire Ban – Effective Monday, September 8, 2025 at 12pm (noon)
Effective at 12:00pm (Pacific time) on Monday, September 8, 2025, Category 1 (campfires) are prohibited across the Prince George Fire Centre. This prohibition covers all of the Prince George Fire Centre and will remain in effect until 12:00pm (Pacific Time) on Friday October 17, 2025, or until it is rescinded. Prohibitions apply to all public…
Read MoreWater Main Repair Update September 4, 2025
Dear Mackenzie Residents, Unfortunately, your water services will continue to be disrupted until further notice. We are hoping to have it back on by end of day tomorrow, September 5, 2025 and will let residents know otherwise. Our crews continue to work hard to get the job completed, but they have encountered a few issues.…
Read MoreWater Main Repair Update
Dear Mackenzie Residents, Due to unforeseen circumstances the water outage scheduled until 5:00pm today must be extended until 8:00pm tonight, with the possibility of it being further extended until tomorrow, Thursday, September 4, 2025. Our crews are working hard to get the job completed, but they have encountered a few issues. We appreciate your understanding…
Read MoreCommunity Grants – In-Take Due September 15, 2025
Calling all Non-Profit Organizations It’s that time of year again – applications are now open for the 2026 Community Grants Program! If you’re part of a non-profit organization working to make a difference in our community, now’s the time to apply. Please note: there will only be one intake for the 2026 program, so don’t…
Read MoreCooling Centre Open at Mackenzie Recreation Centre
As a result of the extended hot weather forecasted, the cooling centre has been extended for this week at the Mackenzie Recreation Centre to provide temporary relief for those vulnerable to risks from the heat and smoke. If you are ever feeling hot and are in need of a place to cool down please stop…
Read MoreOpen House – September 9, 2025
Have Your Say in Mackenzie’s Future! Join us at our Open House to share your ideas and help shape the future of our community. We’re developing an Economic Development Marketing Plan, and your input is essential. Everyone is welcome. Light refreshments provided. Date: Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Location: The…
Read MoreWater Main Repair
Attention Homeowners: Due to water main repairs on the corner of Stuart Drive and Babine Drive, water will be turned off on Wednesday, Sept 3rd from 8:00am -5:00pm. This may affect Babine Drive, Azu Place, west end of Stuart Drive, and top end of Crooked River Crescent. We apologize for any inconvenience. -District of Mackenzie…
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