Artist concept for a new library in Chetwynd.
(Peace River Regional District)
CHETWYND, B.C –
The Peace River Regional District will be going ahead with plans for a new public library in Chetwynd, after board directors voted in favour of issuing requests for proposals for design and construction at their February 25th meeting. The new library is a joint effort between Area E and Chetwynd. A lean-to style building is being floated as one possible option. Costs are capped at $5 million.
“This has been going on for awhile, we’re trying to get costs down to something we can afford,” said Director Dan Rose. “We’ve got floor plans and ideas of what it might look like, so they’re not starting from scratch.”
Feb 26, 2021 3:35 PM
DAWSON CREEK, B.C. – The Peace River Regional District has heard back from Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, regarding the safety of Braden Road.
In January, the PRRD decided to send a letter to the Minister suggesting the stop signs at the intersection of Braden Road and the Alaska Highway get flashing lights and installing rumble strips.
The intersection is known to be treacherous, with multiple accidents taking place there. One of them in November resulted in a death. ),whenLoaded(initFlexitive);
Fleming responded to the PRRD letter with his own, saying, “with any serious crash on our roads, the ministry will complete a comprehensive engineering review of the location, including its collision history and site conditions, to determine what safety improvements may be needed.”
The Peace River Regional District will issue a letter of support for a plan by Telus to expand LTE connectivity in the region. The company is applying to the federal Universal Broadband Fund and is under the wire after its original Feb.