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From the Bear Pit

Council News

Publication Date: August 27, 2026   

Committee of the Whole August 10, 2026

 

Regional Council received reports and agreed on next steps to support primary health care services in the NRRM: The Primary Care work plan was accepted for further investigation (physician validation, governance, finance, community engagement, Ministry partnership) — staff to confirm the plan and return with cost/time estimates; no budget approved yet and additional staff/consulting resources will be required.

For Kaska Land‑Use Planning, Council asked staff to seek clarifications from BC Parks and other partners (timing, removals, Treaty 8/co‑management definitions and potential economic impacts) and to raise concerns as needed (confirm that it will be a topic to include at UBCM).

Downtown identity concepts were supported (kiosk updates, window/bin wraps); Council directed staff to begin implementation planning with a goal to expand wraps (targeting ~10) and include sponsorship opportunities. 

August 10 COTW AgendaVideo Recording

Regional Council August 10, 2026

 

Regional Council approved receivable and uncollectible write‑offs and directed the Director of Finance to provide an annual summary of delinquent accounts for Council review; approved and renamed a property tax waiver; moved long‑standing uncollectible property taxes (including mobile home accounts) to write‑off; established a reserve account for the government transfer program and adopted Option 3 for transfer calculations while directing improved reserve reporting in year‑end materials and council orientation; approved a Public Works plow truck replacement; granted Red Apple temporary use and sign permits; and established an IAFF mental health reserve fund.

The meeting concluded at 7:53 pm after a closed session, where there was nothing to rise and report.

August 10 Regional Agenda | Video Recording

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Job Posting No. 2026.25
Corporate Services Assistant (Term)
Closing date: August 31, 2026

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August 10 Video Recording

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