Village of Chase - Municipality

05/29/2026

TNRD AAP - TNRD is asking all residents in the TNRD - including the Village of Chase for support on this project.

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has commenced an alternative approval process (AAP), seeking approval to borrow funds for construction of a proposed Regional Search and Rescue Hall and Training Facility and to fund operations of the proposed facility.

The facility would serve as the headquarters for Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR) and be a regional training centre for Search and Rescue groups across the Thompson-Nicola region. The site for the proposed facility is in the Kamloops neighbourhood of Rayleigh, at 4420 Devick Rd, adjacent to the Yellowhead Highway.

As part of the AAP, residents in all 10 TNRD Electoral Areas and 11 Member Municipalities are being asked if they support borrowing up to $6.3 million over a 20-year loan period to fund construction of the Regional Search and Rescue Hall, and funding up to $100,000 annually for operating costs of the building. The estimated residential tax rate is $1.07 per $100,000 of assessed value; this means a property valued at $680,000 in the TNRD would expect to pay approximately $7.37 per year for capital and operating costs of this facility.

If you are in favour of the project, no action is needed. If you are not in favour, you must submit an Elector Response Form to the TNRD between May 26 and June 26, 2026. If 10% or more of eligible electors in the proposed service area submit a valid Elector Response Form by the deadline, the AAP would not pass.

Elector Response Form Pick-up: Forms can be downloaded and printed online by following links below, or picked up in-person at the TNRD Civic Building office or the office of 10 member municipalities (Ashcroft, Barriere, Cache Creek, Chase, Clearwater, Clinton, Logan Lake, Merritt, Sun Peaks).

Elector Response Form Submissions: Forms can be returned by email to [email protected], or to the TNRD Civic Building office by mail or in-person.

https://chasebc.ca/f/tnrd-aap-for-proposed-regional-sar-hall-and-training-facility

https://www.tnrd.ca/tnrd-initiates-aap-for-proposed-regional-search-and-rescue-hall-and-training-facility/

05/29/2026

To all residents of the TNRD, including Village of Chase residents. This proposed facility and borrowing will affect all residents.

The TNRD has initiated an alternative approval process, seeking approval to borrow funds for construction of a Regional Search and Rescue Hall and Training Facility and to fund operations of the proposed facility.

The facility would serve as the headquarters for Kamloops Search and Rescue and be a regional training facility for Search and Rescue groups across the Thompson-Nicola region.

The estimated residential tax rate for capital and operating costs of this facility is $1.07 per $100,000 of assessed value; this means a property valued at $680,000 in the TNRD would expect to pay approximately $7.37 per year if the proposed project goes ahead.

The AAP is open from May 26 to June 26, 2026. If you are in favour of the project, no action is needed. If you are not in favour, you must submit an Elector Response Form by the AAP deadline.

For more information about this proposed project and the AAP process, click here: https://www.tnrd.ca/tnrd-initiates-aap-for-proposed-regional-search-and-rescue-hall-and-training-facility/

05/27/2026

The 2026 Property Tax Notices have been mailed.

If you have not received yours, contact the Village office right away at (250) 679-3238.

Property taxes and Home Owner Grant applications are due by Thursday, July 2, 2026. A 10% penalty for late payments or late grant applications will apply as of July 3.

Options for payment include:
- At the Village office (open 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday) or use the mail slot at the front door for cheque payments.
- Using your online banking platform
- Visa or Mastercard (plus a service charge) online through OptionPay, for link
go to https://chasebc.ca/bill-payment-information
- Sending cheque or money order in the mail (ensure time for delivery-has to be received by July 2, 2026)

Please note that Village office will be closed on Wednesday, July 1, for the Canada Day holiday.

Residents should also remember that they must apply for their Home Owner Grants through the Province of BC. As of 2021, municipalities can no longer accept applications. Home Owner Grant applications are still due at the same time as property taxes, so it is encouraged that residents apply for their 2026 Home Owner Grants before July 2 to avoid a penalty.

For more information and to apply, visit Gov.BC.ca/HomeOwnerGrant or call 1-888-355-2700.

Residents who are experiencing financial difficulties should note that Home Owner Grants can be applied for without making a tax payment, which will reduce the tax balance owing. Partial payments before the due date will also reduce the penalty incurred.

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

The purpose of the flood mitigation planning process is to improve understanding of natural hazards and strengthen community preparedness and resilience. Increasingly, climate-related impacts have demonstrated the importance of taking proactive measures to protect communities, infrastructure, and vulnerable areas before significant damage occurs.

05/14/2026

The Village's garbage truck IS working 😀- don't fear, your garbage and recycling will be picked up today but a little later than usual - we had a staff training session this morning.

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05/12/2026

Watering Restrictions: May 15 to September 30

No watering allowed between 11 AM and 6 PM
Effective May 15th, the Village will move to Level 1 watering restrictions. This applies to both automated and non-automated irrigation systems within the Village of Chase.
- Hand watering of flower and vegetable gardens is permitted anytime on any day.
- Odd Numbered Addresses: ONLY water on odd numbered days.
- Even Numbered Addresses: ONLY water on even numbered days.
Please consider the importance of water to everyone and water wisely.

05/12/2026

https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/category-2-and-3-open-burning-prohibitions-planned-for-the-kamloops-fire-centre/

Category 2 and 3 open burning prohibitions planned for the Kamloops Fire Centre May 5, 2026 KAMLOOPS – Effective at 12:00 noon Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on May 7, 2026, Category 2 and 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and p...