Posts by Luke Thorne

TAKE NOTICE that the District of Mackenzie intends to dispose of the following lands at the 2024 Assessed Value or posted price as noted. As part of the 2019 financial audit process, KPMG, auditor for the District of Mackenzie, reviewed the value of land held for sale by the District. KPMG recommended that an appraisal…

Notice of Intention to Lease District Land Pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter: TAKE NOTICE that the District of Mackenzie intends to lease a .315 hectares (33,907 square feet) portion of Lot B, Plan 23098, District Lot 12479 Cariboo District by way of a lease for a term of three years to Yellowhead…

At the close of the Nomination Period on October 11, 2024, pursuant to section 97 of the Local Government Act, the following persons are declared as candidates in the 2024 District of Mackenzie By-Election: Candidates for the office of Councillor: Name Address Carter, Cassandra Mackenzie, BC Davy, Joy Mackenzie, BC Devlin, Megan Mackenzie, BC Joubert,…

Notice to Residents of the District of Mackenzie The District of Mackenzie would like to inform all residents that beginning October 12th, there will be slash pile burning activities along Highway 39 near the junction. This operation is expected to continue into November. Residents are urged to exercise caution while traveling in this area during…

Exciting news! We still have spots open in our Food Cycler Pilot Program. Whether you need a smaller or larger unit, we have both available at a special discounted price. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to reduce food waste and contribute to a greener community. Sign up now! For more details and to secure…

Attention Residents: We are pleased to announce that a zoning amendment has been passed, introducing new requirements for residents who plan to use temporary shipping containers for renovation or relocation purposes. Effective immediately, residents must obtain an acknowledgment permit before placing a temporary (30 day) shipping container on their property. This permit ensures that the…

Notice: Proposed Changes to Shipping Container Use in Residential Zones Background: District staff have noticed an increase in requests for using shipping containers during the moving process. These containers provide a versatile and secure storage solution, ideal for short-term relocations. Moving companies are also favoring them over traditional trucks for transporting household items. Proposed Changes:…

We’re thrilled to announce the installation of two brand-new Level 3 fast chargers in the 616 parking lot. A big thank you to BC Hydro for fully funding this project and bringing the first public charging station to Mackenzie! This significant upgrade highlights Councils priority of supporting sustainable transportation and environmentally concience decision making. Level…

We are happy to thank Tree Canada and CN as our additional funders for the 2024 tree-planting initiative. This initiative will bring more greenery and beauty to the District of Mackenzie’s parks and green spaces. This project aims to enhance our local environment, promote biodiversity, and create memorable areas for the community to enjoy. This…

Exciting News! There are still spots open for the second round of the Food Cycler Pilot Program. If you have not heard of the program please visit this link and watch the instructional videos about this product! By signing up with this program you receive a huge discount on one of two food cycler products.…