Posts by Luke Thorne

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.…

We are thrilled to announce a new tree-planting initiative that 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 initiative is fully grant-funded and would not be possible without…

Attention Residents We are excited to announce that our community will soon benefit from the installation of a Level 3 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station. This project in partnership with BC Hydro is part of the District’s ongoing commitment to enhance our amenities and support sustainable living. Details of the Construction: Project Start Date: June…

Feedback on Draft Active Transportation Master Plan The District of Mackenzie is excited to announce the release of its Draft Active Transportation Master Plan and is inviting community members to provide their valuable feedback. This plan represents a significant step towards improving and expanding our active transportation network, including walking, cycling, and other forms of…

Notice of Intention to Dispose of Land Section 26 of the Community Charter TAKE NOTICE that the District intends to grant a licence to use the below land to 071470 BC Ltd.  for a term of 3 years at an annual rate of $149.33 for the purpose of a parking area. Land:  Lot A, Plan…