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Dogs on the loose!
We’ve noticed a few of our furry friends taking themselves for a walk in this gorgeous spring sun we’ve had this week. We want them and others who are out and about to be safe, so this is a friendly reminder to please: Leash your pets when walking through town or when in an unfenced…
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UPDATED SURVEY – Age-Friendly Accessibility and Inclusion – We want to hear from you!
UPDATE – Let’s Chat Access and Inclusion The District has received feedback from residents about our current survey, and we wish to first apologize for unintentionally excluding participation. We have taken your feedback and, where possible, made changes to the current survey to ensure residents of all ages and abilities feel welcome to participate and…
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Mackenzie Recreation Centre Energy Recovery and Facility Upgrades grant funding approved!
The District is excited and very grateful to announce that its application to the Government of Canada’s Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program for the Mackenzie Recreation Centre – Energy Recovery and Facility Upgrades project was approved. The $2,395,753 in grant funding will be going towards energy-efficient upgrades and improvements to the Mackenzie Recreation…
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Warming Centre Now Closed
Dec. 24, 2022 Update With warming temperatures, the warming center at the Mackenzie Recreation Centre has been closed. Original Post: The District of Mackenzie has opened a warming centre for anyone who has been impacted by the wind event and or the cooler temperatures. The warming Center is located at the Rec Center at 400…
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UPDATE – District Office Phones Back Online
Update 4:00 pm – District Office phones are back online. Original: The District Office is experiencing technical difficulties with the phone system today and is having trouble receiving calls from outside lines. We will provide further updates when the phones are back-up and running. We appreciate your patience while we address this situation. The office…
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Access and Inclusion Committee: Membership applications now being accepted
At the last Regular meeting, Council established the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee (AIAC) with the intention of providing advice and recommendations to Council on matters relating to citizens with disabilities, seniors and other citizens with access barriers that may impede participation in everyday aspects of community living. The District is now accepting applications for…
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Warming Centre Opens at Mackenzie Recreation Centre
The District of Mackenzie has opened a warming centre for anyone who has been impacted by the wind event and or the cooler temperatures. The warming Center is located at the Rec Center at 400 Skeena Drive. Please register at the front desk when you enter. If anyone knows of anyone or has been impacted…
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Inaugural Meeting of Council
The Inaugural Meeting of the 2022 – 2026 Mayor and Council for the District of Mackenzie will be held this Monday. Time: 7:00 pm Location: Council Chambers, 1 Mackenzie Boulevard View the Agenda Residents are welcome to attend the meeting in person or virtually over Zoom. Please call 250-997-3221 or email ac.eiznekcamfotcirtsid@ofni to receive electronic…
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Facilities Closed Sept. 30 to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
All District facilities will be closed today (Sept. 30) to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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Election Signage Vandalism
Unfortunately, reports have been made of vandalism and removal of election candidate signage. Please note this is considered an offence and the RCMP will be monitoring this activity closely over the next couple weeks. If you see anyone tampering with election signage, please call the RCMP non-emergency line – 250-997-3288 – to report the incident.
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