District of New Hazelton

08/19/2026

We have been notified from BC Parks that the Ross Lake Provincial Park gate is now open to vehicle traffic for the rest of the season! Thank you for your patience during the closure and for your continued care for our parks and shared spaces.

08/17/2026

If you live in Area B (Kitwanga, Hazelton area) or use the Kitwanga Transfer Station, we want your input! 📣

RDKS is approaching the end of it's five-month Kitwanga pilot program for the adjusted operating hours. They would now like to gather feedback from residents and facility users on their experience with the new hours.

The feedback received will help determine whether to keep the new operating hours or return to the previous operating hours.

Please use this link below to complete the survey:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=5VtcwWlVf0C7aWZt4Oa8nI3cmgYEvVpJhpe3SMggtCdUQUI5MlA0NVBaOVNNWjkxUFFSVENVQUhDWC4u&route=shorturl

All responses are anonymous, and the survey closes August 31

If you live in Area B (Kitwanga, Hazelton area) or use the Kitwanga Transfer Station, we want your input! 📣

The Kitwanga Transfer Station Operating Hours Pilot Project has been running since May 1 of this year, and we're interested in feedback from the community. Have your say here: https://link.rdks.bc.ca/KTSsurvey

All responses are anonymous, and the survey closes August 31.

08/14/2026

📢 Last Chance to Have Your Say!

Upper Skeena residents, business's and organizations are encouraged to complete this survey before the deadline. If you haven't completed the survey yet, now is the time!

Every response helps provide valuable input, please take a few moments to participate before the deadline.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RDKSUpperSkeena

08/11/2026

Update: Is that they expect service to be restored by 7:00pm

City West is currently down making us limited on the transactions we are able to do. In addition, everything is cash only at this time. We will update when we hear more. Our phones seem to be working so please give us a call at 250-842-6571 before you come in to see if we are able to assist you. Sorry for any inconveniences this may cause.

08/10/2026

2026 General Local Elections - RDKS Electoral Area Directors - Notice of Nominations

08/10/2026

Interested in running for local government?

City, Regional District and School Board information session happening August 19th 6:00pm-8:00pm.

Learn about:
Election Processes
Campaign basics
Required forms
Roles & Responsibilitie.. and more!

Where? Wednesday August 19th, 2026 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
RDKS 1st Floor Boardroom, 4545 Lazelle Ave, Terrace, BC or register to attend virtually at [email protected]

visit rdks.bc.ca for more information.

08/05/2026

⚠️ Missing Flower Basket ⚠️
We are asking our community to help us locate a stolen flower basket. Unfortunately, the flowers may no longer be with it, but we are hoping the basket itself can be returned.

If you come across our missing basket, please return it to the District of New Hazelton.

Thank you for your help! 🌼

08/05/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN AS FOLLOWS:
NOTICE OF NOMINATION: 2026 General Local Elections

Public Notice is given to the electors of the District of New Hazelton that a general local election will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026 to elect (1) Mayor and (6) Councillors.

Nominations for qualified candidates will be received during regular office hours, excluding statutory holidays and weekends, from 9:00am Tues, Sept 1, 2026 to 4:00pm Fri, Sept 11, 2026:
➡️By hand, mail or other delivery service to:
The District of New Hazelton
P.O. Box 340
4670 10th Avenue
New Hazelton, BC, V0J 2J0

➡️By fax to 250-842-6077
➡️By email to [email protected]

Nomination forms can be picked up at the District office, 4670 10th Avenue, New Hazelton, BC, during regular office hours, excluding statutory holidays and weekends or downloaded from our website at https://newhazelton.ca/2026-general-local-elections/ before the close of the nomination period, 4:00 pm, September 11, 2026.

For further information on the nomination process and the 2026 General Local Elections, please contact:
Wendy Hunt, Chief Election Officer, 250-842-6571, or Laura Roe, Deputy Chief Election Officer, 250-842-6571

07/30/2026

We're looking for our missing licence plate tool box. If you have it or know where it is, please return it so it's available for everyone who needs it!
We appreciate your help! 😊