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Public Hearing – Nov. 26, 2025 – OCP Update
Mayor and Council are holding a Public Hearing to receive feedback on the draft Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1528, 2025 Why Are We Updating the Official Community Plan? The Province of British Columbia introduced significant changes to the Local Government Act to address the ongoing housing crisis and to expand housing options across the province. Bill 44,…
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Mackenzie Forest Landscape Plan – Survey
The Province of BC’s Mackenzie Timber Supply Area’s Forest Landscape Planning project wants to know the values and priorities communities have for forests in Mackenzie through a short survey. The survey is open from November 10 – December 22 and is available at the link below. Ministry of Forests staff will be hosting information booths…
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Public Hearing – Nov. 26, 2025 – OCP Update
Mayor and Council are holding a Public Hearing to receive feedback on the draft Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1528, 2025 Why Are We Updating the Official Community Plan? The Province of British Columbia introduced significant changes to the Local Government Act to address the ongoing housing crisis and to expand housing options across the province. Bill 44,…
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BMI Group Acquires Former Mackenzie Paper Mill, Establishing Willmarck Mackenzie.
Today marks an important next step forward for our community. The former Mackenzie Paper Mill has been brought under the stewardship of The BMI Group, an award-winning Canadian company that specializes in restoring and repurposing industrial sites into new hubs of opportunity. The 885-acre site, once the heart of our local economy, will be renewed…
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Facilities Closures
We would like to inform you that all District facilities will be closed on Tuesday September 30th, 2025, in observance of National Truth and Reconciliation Day. National Truth and Reconciliation Day is a significant day for all Canadians. It is a time to reflect on the painful history of the residential school system and its…
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Water Main Repair Update September 12, 2025
To Mackenzie Residents affected by the current water service disruption near Stuart/Babine: We are sorry to inform you that our water quality test this week came back unsatisfactory. The water is not safe for drinking. The District will be flushing the lines multiple times over the next 3 days and we will be retesting next…
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Request for Proposal – Building Abatement and Demolition Services
The District of Mackenzie invites proposals from qualified contractors for building abatement and demolition services. The deadline for proposals is 11:59 pm PST Sunday August 17, 2025. Request for Proposal Completed Proposals must be received by courier, mail, hand delivery, or email to: District of Mackenzie Attention: Emily Kaehn, Director of Corporate Services 1 Mackenzie…
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Canada Day at the Community Bike Park!
Join us for Canada Day Celebrations! Date: July 1, 2025 Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Location: Community Bike Park
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Housing Needs Survey – Now Open!
The District is in the process of updating its housing-related policies. First phase of the project is to update our Housing Needs Report. What is a Housing Needs Report? This report is intended to give the District a snapshot of the current housing supply in Mackenzie, gaps in that housing supply, as well as projections…
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2025 Budget Survey – How To
Using your phone to complete the 2025 Budget Survey? A few comments have come in about the survey “Open” button not working on Let’s Chat Mackenzie. Here’s a quick “How-To” to get started. Click the “Budget Survey” Tab on Lets Chat Mackenzie Scroll down and click “Next” as shown in the photo below. The “Open”…
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