City of Terrace
3215 Eby Street V8G 2X8 Terrace, BC, Canada

Committee of the Whole Meeting: There will be a Committee of the Whole meeting on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. Council will be reviewing the 2021 - 2025 Draft Budget.

NEW! Have a question about the budget? Join us on Microsoft Teams for our budget meeting, happening tomorrow (Thursday) night from 5:308:30 pm. In this meeting, staff will present the 5-year financial plan and 2021 budget to Council for deliberation and final adoption. Find the meeting link and learn how to join us here: https://www.terrace.ca/participate... Learn more about the budget process here: https://www.terrace.ca/budget2021

The Greater Terrace Housing Needs Report is available nowand the City of Terrace and Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine are holding two virtual information sessions about it in February. Community members, non-profits, and housing stakeholders are invited to engage directly with the project team and ask any questions about the findings and trends observed across the region. Find the report here: https://www.terrace.ca//community-planni/housing-documents... Ready to register? Choose a session below: Session One: Wednesday, February 3, 78:30 pm: https://greaterterracehousingfeb3.eventbrite.ca Session Two: Thursday, February 4, 23:30 pm: https://greaterterracehousingfeb4.eventbrite.ca For more information, see https://www.terrace.ca/news/HNA

The January ice schedule is available now! Please note one change from previous schedules: Saturday public skate: January 9: 12:45-2:15 pm January 16, 23, and 30: 12:30-2:00 pm... See the full schedule and more at https://www.terrace.ca/skate-schedule

Do you know what to do during a power outage? Start by checking BC Hydro’s outage map for updated info: http://ow.ly/mLWt50CWmqn #BCStorm #PreparednessWednesday

Kick off the New Year with a holiday cleanup. We’d like to remind everyone who chose a fresh tree this year to remove it from your home promptly after Christmas celebrations are over, as dried-out trees are a fire danger. Hint: take it to the Christmas Tree Chipping for Charity event, hosted by the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine and the City of Terrace. It’s on today (January 2) through Monday, January 4, at the Thornhill Transfer Station. Stop by with a cash donation ...for our zero-contact donation box and your tree (with all lights and ornaments removed) between 12 noon and 5 pm to turn your tree into compost while also helping our local food banks. Win-win-win! Event details: https://www.terrace.ca//ca/christmas-tree-chipping-charity More holiday tips: https://www.terrace.ca/holiday-safety

Are you seeking recertification for your Water Safety Instructor training? Join us this February! February 7, 2021, 8 am12 pm Cost: $125+GST Ages: 15 years or older... Registration is open now. Get the details, including prerequisites, COVID-19 safety protocols, and registration information, at https://www.terrace.ca/training

From Mayor, Council, and staff at the City of Terrace, Happy New Year! We wish you a prosperous 2020. A reminder that all city facilities and offices are closed today, with regular business hours resuming on Monday, January 4.

BC Assessment Notices are delivered to homes in the first few weeks of January, so you’ve probably received yours by now. This year, the average residential increase in Terrace was 1%. If you do not agree with your assessment, the deadline to appeal is January 31, and you would do this through BC Assessment (not through the City of Terrace). How does your property assessment relate to your municipal property taxes? Take a look on our website to learn more: https://www.terrace.ca/property-assessments

Friendly reminder that even during the winter months, it is required, by law, to pick up after your dog. The beautiful trails and parks our City has to offer ar...e for everyone to enjoy, so lets keep them poop free! Poop Bag Stations are available for your convienence, but it is encouraged to be prepared, and bring your own backup bags. Thank you all for being responsible dog owners :) :) See more

The City of Terrace facilities will be closed for the New Year’s holiday: Thursday, December 31: All offices closing at 2:00 pm; Terrace & District Aquatic Centre and Sportsplex arena closing at 1:00 pm Friday, January 1: All facilities and offices closed... All holiday hours and links to facility schedules: https://www.terrace.ca/discover-t//holiday-hours-2020-2021 Please celebrate safely! https://www.terrace.ca/holiday-safety

At the budget meeting on December 1, staff presented Council with information regarding the draft budget and proposed tax increase. Council provided valuable feedback to staff regarding many of the items under consideration. Staff has worked hard to provide greater clarity to Council on these topics of discussion. This includes the important feedback you’ve provided to us through our budget survey, which has now been presented to Council (at the January 11, 2021, regular Coun...cil meeting). CLICK HERE for the budget survey feedback report: https://www.terrace.ca//fi/2021_-_budget_survey_report.pdf The Final Budget Presentation will be held on Thursday, January 21, from 5:308:30 pm. In this meeting, staff will present the 5-year financial plan and 2021 budget to Council for deliberation and final adoption. The public may view this meeting for observation only through Facebook or our website. Learn more about the budget 2021 process at https://www.terrace.ca/budget2021

By now, the 2-metre physical distancing recommendation is ingrained in our brains. But did you know our refuse carts also like a little bit of space between them? Please remember the 1-metre rule: Place your carts at least 1 metre (or 3 feet) away from parked cars, trees, or other obstructions like a hydro box, as well as 1 metre away from other carts. The mechanical arm on the truck needs that space all around a cart in order to successfullyand safelypick it up (and yesso...metimes they do fall over when the arm puts them down!). Remember to also position your carts with the arrows pointing to the centre of the road. *Pro tip: You use these carts each week and may not think about them muchbut these instructions are actually on the lid of each one To learn more about garbage, recycling, and organics pickup in the City of Terrace, please visit https://www.terrace.ca/refuse Click on the NEW 2021 Collection Schedule for more on spacing your carts and other helpful information: https://www.terrace.ca//2021-refuse-collection-schedule.pdf #CurbsideCollectionTip

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Our January fitness schedule is a little slimmer under the latest Provincial Health Officer orders, but we still have several options to help you get off to a healthy start in 2021! Remember, you must pre-register: no drop-ins are allowed. Registration opens 7 days before the first day of classes and closes the night before it starts (to register for a class that has already begun, please call us). Everyone will be required to register for the full month of classes in order to create a cohort and avoid one-off attendees. There’s still time to register for Yoga with Barb, which starts tomorrow! Find a PDF copy of the full schedule and a list of all our regulations at terrace.ca/fitness

It’s almost time to ring in the New Year (and put 2020 behind us!), but we must remember to do so safely. We can still stay socially connected to one another even if we stay physically distant. There are countless tips online for ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve with friends, family, or on your own. Whether you’re planning to watch the ball drop in Times Square online, try out a virtual murder mystery party on Zoom with friends, or spend time crafting up New Year’s resolution...s for 2021, there’s an activity out there for you. Read more tips for safer celebrations from the BC Centre for Disease Control on our Holiday Safety page: https://www.terrace.ca/holiday-safety #HolidaySafetyWednesday

The City of Terrace Council is pleased to announce that Kris Boland, CPA, CGA, has accepted the role of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), after an extensive search and review of numerous qualified candidates. Boland will assume his duties effective January 1, 2021. He replaces outgoing CAO Heather Avison, who is retiring on November 30, 2020, after 10 years in the role and 28 in total with the City of Terrace. Council will be appointing Deputy CAO Alisa Thompson as Interim CAO until Boland officially takes over the position. Read the news release here: https://www.terrace.ca//city-council-hires-kris-boland-new

Notice of Public Hearing: There will be a Public Hearing on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. This Public Hearing will be to address amendments to the Official Community Plan for the properties located at 5030 Keith Avenue, 5020 Keith Avenue, 5014 Keith Avenue, 3111 Kenney Street, 5004 Keith Avenue, 4800 Keith Avenue, and 4760 Keith Avenue.

Happy Diwali! If you are celebrating this weekend, please remember to keep your celebration small, consider celebrating virtually, and share food safely. Find more tips for safer celebrations of all kinds here: http://www.bccdc.ca//soc/safer-celebrations-and-ceremonies

Notice of Public Input: Please take notice that the City of Terrace has received an application from SMS Equipment Inc. for a Temporary Use Permit. The application affects the lands, within the City of Terrace, described as 5313 & 5317 Keith Avenue. Anyone wishing to view the terms and conditions of the permit or to voice their opinions regarding this application may do so in writing, and/or in person at the Council meeting to be held in Council Chambers at City Hall on Monday, November 23, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.

Help us keep our storm drains free of contaminants! Over the last several months, City of Terrace staff and the officers from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans have noted dead coho salmon fry in a small stream that originates at the junction of Graham Avenue and Eby Street. The stream flows into the Skeena River and provides important rearing habitat for juvenile salmon. Officers have been unable to determine the exact cause of the fish mortalities but suspect that... deleterious (harmful) substances are entering the city storm drainage infrastructure that empties into the stream. The City has started a storm drain marking program in the area. Storm drains that lead to this or other streams will be marked with a yellow fish. The storm drain marking initiatives goal is to increase awareness for local residents of the sensitivity of fish and their habitats and to reduce or stop harmful substances from entering the waterways. Our Public Works crews are marking drains as the weather and availability permits. If you have any information regarding the possible source of these fish kills, please call the Terrace office of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans at 250-615-5350 (MonFri, 8 am4 pm).

Public Notice: Please take notice that an application has been made for a Development Variance Permit. The application affects the property and land within the City of Terrace at #14 - 4305 Lakelse Avenue.

The proposed inland port and developments project in Terrace is a transload facility and mixed-use commercial and light industrial service centre proposed by NSD Development Corporation (Progressive Ventures). NSD applied to amend Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw No. 2142-2018 and Zoning Bylaw No. 2069-2014 for 4800 Keith Avenue and 4760 Keith Avenue, to allow for the construction and operation of this facility. The proposal requires amendments to Appendix ‘H’ (Keith Est...ate Neighborhood Concept Plan) of the Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw No. 2142-2018 to support limited heavy industrial uses on portions of the Keith Estates lands and to remove multi-family residential land uses for the Keith Estates lands. We are holding an Open House to give community residents and stakeholders the opportunity to comment on the Bylaw amendments prior to their consideration by Council. The Open House will be held Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at the Days Inn meeting room (4620 Lakelse Ave). It will run from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm and from 3:00 pm to 7:30 pm. An online Open House will also be available from Wednesday, November 18, to Wednesday, December 2, 2020. A Public Hearing will follow on Tuesday, December 8. Details for this event, and the subsequent Special Council Meeting, will be confirmed at a later date. Find all background materials here: https://www.terrace.ca/proposed-inland-port

Have you taken the rail safety quiz? Its Rail Safety Week, and both CN and the City of Terrace want to remind everyone to be rail smart around rail crossings. Try the #railsafety quiz and take the safety pledge to win an Apple Watch! Visit http://www.mysafetypledge.com/.

REMINDER: The last brown bag yard waste pickup is scheduled for next Monday, November 16, unless we get significant snowfall between now and then, and the focus of our crews shifts to snow clearing. If that happens, green bins are the perfect place for a little bit of yard waste when our brown bag pickup is unavailable. Remember: yard waste bags are for leaves, lawn clippings, SMALL branches, weeds, and flowers, but not for household refuse or organics like meat and cooked fo...od. Find the pickup schedule on the Collection Calendar: https://www.terrace.ca//city-/2020-collection-schedule.pdf You’ll find that link and more on our refuse page at https://www.terrace.ca/refuse

Its National Forest Week, and for a forestry community like Terrace, its a reminder that a healthy forest can mean family-supporting incomes for forestry workers, opportunities for locally owned businesses, and economic development for local Indigenous communities. Here are just some of the forestry successes we can celebrate this week for National Forest Week: Economic success of local First Nations in the region: One highlight is the recent agreements being signed betwe...en Skeena Sawmills and Kalum Ventures and Kitselas Forestry LP. A resilient sector: Skeena Sawmills not only pushed through the recent closures/curtailments in the province, but actually looked to invest an additional $40 million, hire a second shift, and modernize their mill with advanced technology such as CT scanners for logs. Ecological stewardship: One highlight is the work being done to protect the Northern Interior Goshawk. Sector growth: We recently saw the first land-based helicopter logging program in 20 years. Strong support of the sector in the region and province: We are seeing lots of research and policy development that will help encourage local investment and job growth. Learn more about the growth of this industry in Terrace at https://terrace.ecdev.org/ Learn more about National Forest Week at https://www.cif-ifc.org/national-forest-week/

Good morning, please note that we will not be holding the Aquafit class scheduled for this Friday, September 25, from 911:30 am. Thanks for your understanding!

For seniors, you may need to think about preparedness actions above and beyond the basics. Extra considerations include: If you rely on a prescription, talk to your primary care provider about how to keep an extra supply or valid prescription in your emergency kit or grab-and-go bag. A whistle or personal alarm to call for help. Written instructions for special medical or mobility equipment.... Extra eye glasses, hearing aids and hearing aid batteries. Spare footwear with any special orthotics. Visit PreparedBC to learn more: preparedbc.ca/emergencyplan

The City of Terrace and Terrace Community Foundation are pleased to announce the second successful cohort of applicants to the Grant Writing Support pilot program. Announced in early May, the program provides grant writing support to local non-profit groups to help secure funding for projects that benefit the community. Congratulations to Coast Mountain Children Society Terrace. Kalum Community School Society, Terrace Little Theatre, and TDCSS! Your non-profit could be next: ...we will be announcing the opening of the third intake in late fall. Updates will be available at https://www.terrace.ca/grants Read the news release: https://www.terrace.ca//grant-writing-assistance-pilot-ann

Its Rail Safety Week, and CN and the City of Terrace want you to be rail smart. Here are 10 things to remember about staying safe around the tracks. Find contact information and learn more at https://www.cn.ca/railsafety. Try the rail safety quiz and take the safety pledge to win a prize at http://www.mysafetypledge.com/. ... #RailSafety See more

Red Cross Babysitting starts soon! The Red Cross Babysitting course is refreshed and revised with a greater emphasis on First Aid skills, helping students learn the appropriate care in the event of an emergency. They will learn how to manage difficult behaviours, be a leader, and conduct themselves professionally. Details:... Sunday, October 18 9 am5 pm Terrace Sportsplex, Banquet Room 1 $75/child Ages 1116 Just 20 spots available! Remember: Entry to facility is available 10 minutes prior to class starting. Please sanitize hands upon entry. Doors will remain locked during class; late admissions will not be permitted and refunds will not be made available for missed class. Please do not attend if youre feeling unwell. REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 24 AND CLOSES OCTOBER 16. Visit https://www.terrace.ca/training to learn more. To register, call 250-615-3000 or visit https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com//red-cross-babys/5935

Update from BC Transit

This week is #RailSafety Weekand both CN and the City of Terrace want to remind everyone to be rail smart around rail crossings. Here are tips from CN on how you can act now: - Say something! Save the CN Police phone number and call if you witness any unsafe situation near the railroad: 1-800-465-9239. - Act as a role model around trains and tracks. - Contact the CN Safety team to organize a safety presentation in one of our local schools.... Find contact information and learn more at https://www.cn.ca/railsafety. Try the rail safety quiz and take the safety pledge to win a prize at http://www.mysafetypledge.com/. Stay tuned for more tips later this week!

The Splash Park and public washrooms at George Little Park are now closed until next spring (can you believe fall starts tomorrow?). Thanks for doing your part to stay safe while using these facilities during a challenging summer season. Until next year!

The final deadline for property taxes for 2020 is approaching. If you had a balance outstanding as of August 31, 2020, you should have received a letter from the City of Terrace to remind you. Please call City Hall at 250-635-6311 if you are unsure of your balance outstanding. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and in line with guidance from the Province, the City of Terrace extended the deadline to pay property taxes until September 30, 2020. A 10% penalty will apply to taxes unpaid after September 30, 2020. To avoid penalty, the payment and Home Owner Grant application must be received before 4:30 pm on September 30, 2020. Reminder: Credit card payments are not accepted. To learn how to claim the Home Owner Grant, find all the options for payment, and see how to contact us with questions, visit https://www.terrace.ca/propertytax

This year marks the 100th anniversary of National Forest Week, which recognizes Canadas forest heritage and the value of this renewable resource. Forests are vital to our economy, culture, traditions, and history. Everyone depends on forests in some waywhether for their livelihood, culture, recreation, or way of life. A healthy forest helps build a healthy futurethats why the City of Terrace and Terrace Community Forest aim to enhance our local trails, like the Howe Creek... trail system, where we work to improve trail quality, build coarse woody debris piles for wildlife, and increase bank stabilization to prevent erosion. Meanwhile, Terrace Community Forest manages a forest license on our behalf. By thinning out trees in these second-growth forests, biodiversity improves, and the revenue from this lumber helps support organizations in our community. Join us in celebrating National Forest Week! Learn more from the Canadian Institute of Forestry / Institut forestier du Canada: https://www.cif-ifc.org/national-forest-week/ Learn more about Terrace Community Forest: http://terracecommunityforest.com/ Resource Works #NationalForestWeek

The Terry Fox Run is this Sunday! Celebrate and honour 40 years of hopeby thinking outside the box! The theme is One Day. Your Way. Due to public health concerns, all events, including here in Terrace, will be virtual. Instead, walk, run, bike, hike, skate, wheel, dancewhatever you like! Its up to you how to celebrate. Take a favourite route on your own or with family and/or friends in your bubble. Before you do, be sure to make a donation, sponsor a participant, or regi...ster and fundraise yourself! Donate to the Terrace page here: http://www.terryfox.ca/terryfoxrun/terrace #TerryFoxRun https://youtu.be/vsZ2JiNPcR4

The Committee of the Whole Meeting will begin at 4:15 p.m.

Do you have the Do Not Disturb While Driving feature or In-Traffic Reply set on your phone? This is a great way to avoid the temptation of texting or calling while behind the wheel, ICBC suggests. Other ideas? Put your phone in airplane mode, assign a passenger to be your designated texter, pull over to make a call, or simply put that phone out of sight. Heres a great video from ICBC to show how its done: https://youtu.be/CI6sRXeCS-c #EyesFwdBC

Don't forget to pre-register for our Public Skates! Next Public Skate is Saturday from 12:45-2:15

Committee of the Whole Meeting: There will be a Committee of the Whole meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 4:15 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 3215 Eby Street. Council will be discussing the topics of a second grade separation in Terrace, as well as reconstruction of Lanfear Hill with MP Taylor Bachrach.

Please do not strip bark from trees along our trails and in our parks. This is against the Parks and Public Spaces Bylaw and, more importantly, it will eventually kill the tree. Trees transport water through their bark and when a ring is removed like this, water will not be able to reach the trees branches. Trees with "girdled" bark removal will eventually die. Please help us keep our community's trees alive and well!

Chief Administrative Officer:

If you or someone close to you has a disability or mobility issue, having a support network can help with acting quickly and safely during an emergency. A support network can include friends, family, caregivers, and neighbours. When building your support network, also consider: Giving trusted people access to your home so they can check on you Showing them where your emergency plan & supplies are Agreeing to notify each other when youre going out of town... Visit PreparedBC to learn more: preparedbc.ca/emergencyplan

NOTICE - Partial Closure of Kinsmen Playground at George Little Park - On Wednesday, September 16 and Thursday, September 17 the City of Terrace will be doing necessary maintenance on rubber surfacing underneath certain pieces of playground equipment. The public is asked to stay off of the equipment that has been closed so that the surface repairs are successful at this time. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Notice of Public Hearing: There will be a Public Hearing on Monday, September 28, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, located at 3215 Eby Street. This Public Hearing will be to address amendments to the Zoning Bylaw for the property located at 4804 Graham Avenue. Please visit https://www.terrace.ca/business-devel/planning-applications to view the supporting documents and relevant information for this application.

The City of Terrace Leisure Services department is seeking a snow removal contractor for Sportpslex, Aquatic Centre, and Ferry Island parking lots. Please submit your bid by October 16 at 3:30 pm. Submissions will be accepted at: Terrace Sportsplex... Attn: Monty Gill 3320 Kalum St. Terrace, BC V8G 2N1 [email protected] 250-615-3000 Please view the requirements at https://www.terrace.ca/RFP

ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE: Wednesday, September 16, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm (estimated) A water main valve is being repaired at Halliwell Ave. and Sparks St. Sparks will be closed at Halliwell Ave. and at Kerby Ave. The detour will be through Anderson St. Thanks for your patience and understanding!

The City of Terrace and Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine are undertaking a Housing Needs Assessment to better understand housing challenges both in the City of Terrace and in the RDKS Electoral Areas C and E. The survey takes about 510 minutes to complete and will help us build a more complete picture of the housing situation in our communities. As we grow and change, the data and information you provide today will help address the housing needs and demands in the Greater Terrace area tomorrow. Take the survey now: http://m.sgizmoca.com//Greater-Terrace-Housing-Needs-Survey

The Regular Council Meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m.

September 14: Please note that online booking at the Aquatic Centre is currently unavailable. We are experiencing issues with the online booking system for Terrace & District Aquatic Centre activities. If you are trying to book a swim or gym workout, please contact us by phone until our system is up and running again. Aquatic Centre: 250-615-3030... Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Time is running out! There are just two more weekends left to camp on Ferry Island. September 2527 is your last chance to camp this year. To make a reservation, follow the link below to book by phone or email. Camping is open for all Canadian residents, but please dont come if youre feeling unwell.... Reserve your spot: https://www.terrace.ca/ferryisland

Tonight is a regular Council meeting for the City of Terrace, and it will be open to the public for viewing and participation during the usual designated time at the end of the meeting. Please see our Mayor & Council FAQ section for all the ways to participate during the pandemic at https://www.terrace.ca/COVID19#faq Tune in: Monday, September 14 (today) 7:30 pm... On the agenda: The BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association, Alliance of Beverage Licensees, and BC Craft Brewers Guild have requested support for expanded patio permissions; Telus has requested that Council write a letter to the Prime Minister to prioritize rural connectivity; Council will be reviewing an application for a Development Variance Permit at 4516 Keith Avenue. The applicant would like to increase the permitted canopy coverage to accommodate an existing sign; Council will be reviewing a site specific Zoning Bylaw text amendment for the property at 3309 Kalum Street. The President of Copperside Foods (1980) Ltd. would like to add MicroBrewery/Craft Distillery as a permitted use on the property at 3309 Kalum Street. The applicant wishes to continue operating as a convenience store and gas station in conjunction with a proposed Craft Distillery; Council will be reviewing the July and August Building Synopsis; and Council will be reviewing the July 28, 2020, Housing Committee meeting minutes. Full agenda: https://terrace.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/9591 We hope youll join in!

Watch our new video! Head back to the future to learn COVID rules at the pool and other tips for using the Terrace & District Aquatic Centre pools and gym. The aquatic centre opens Monday, September 14, and our team is ready for your visit. Lets get physical distancing! https://www.Terrace.ca/swim

Indoor fitness is back! To kick things off, we have a FREE trial run from September 2123. Well then start up regular fitness classes beginning on October 5. Heres the schedule for the free trial run: Monday, September 21:... 910 am: Cardio Tune-up with Sue 5:156:15 pm: Yoga with Margot Tuesday, September 22: 910 am: Tai Chi with Pat 10:30-11:30 am: Forever Fit with Sue 12:1012:50 pm: Pound with Terri 5:156:15 pm: Yoga with Barb Wednesday, September 23: 12:1012:50 pm: Low Impact Strength with Terri Please note you MUST register for these free events, as well as the regular classes. Registration is available 7 days in advance and closes 1 day prior to the class start date. ONLY those registered will be allowed entry. The facility will open 10 minutes prior to the class start time. Doors remain locked during the class, so late admissions will not be permitted and refunds will not be made available for missed classes. To learn more and register (available September 14 or later), please visit terrace.ca/fitness or call us at 250-615-3000. We hope to see you soon!

Its been 40 years since Terrys Marathon of Hope! This years Terry Fox Run will be a little different than those of the past: its time to think outside the box! The theme is One Day. Your Way. Due to public health concerns, all events, including here in Terrace, will be virtual. Instead, go for a walk, hike, bike, or do whatever activity you love on your own or with those in your bubble. You can still join us in spirit though! And the Terry Fox app is a great way to get ...started. Sign up to participate in the Train with Terry challenge in preparation for your chosen activity on September 20. Youll also be able to chat and connect with fellow Terry Foxers and earn badges for reaching daily step counts and more. Download the app: https://terryfox.org/app/ (this link provides details on how to find the app and how to log in) #TerryFoxRun

If you are a senior or if you have a disability or medical needs, make sure to have a grab-and-go bag ready in case you need to leave on short notice. It should include critical medications or special equipment. Other things to consider as part of your planning, if applicable: Communication challenges you may encounter Unfamiliar or hard-to-navigate environments Your service animals needs... Visit PreparedBC to learn more: preparedbc.ca/emergencyplan

Its hard to think about skating when we (finally!) have some nice weather here in Terrace, but if youve been dreaming of getting back to the rink, good news! We are starting public skates next week. Top 5 things to know: 1 You MUST register for your skate (registration opens 7 days in advance and closes 1 day before the event). NO drop-ins are allowed.... 2 Public skates are Wednesdays (3:45-4:45 pm) and Saturdays (12:45-2:15 pm). 3 All skate sessions are $4 each. Sorry, no skate or helmet rentals are available. 4 One parent is allowed in the stands per child on the ice. No siblings are allowed in the stands unless they are also registered for the skate session. 5 Be sure to sit in your designated space in the bleachers to put on and take off your skates, or if you need a break. In addition, all COVID-19 health and safety protocols are in place to keep you safe. Please do not attend if you and/or your children are feeling unwell. Please be patient and kind to one another as we reopen for public skating! As noted, registration only opens 1 week in advance: Quicklink to register for Wed, Sept 16 (registration opens Sept 9; closes Sept 15): http://ow.ly/rec450Blqfi Quicklink to register for Sat, Sept 19 (registration opens Sept Sept 12; closes Sept 18): http://ow.ly/UZqs50BlqeZ Registration + information: terrace.ca/skate 250-615-3000 Hope to see you soon!

On Wednesday, September 9, at 8 am, a crew will be working on the east side of Ferry Island taking the mud off the trails. The area will be roped off and will remain closed until the work is complete, either later on Wednesday, or possibly on Thursday. Please stay out of roped off areas for your safety and join us on these trails another day. Thanks for your understanding!