District of Mackenzie
Box 340, 1 Mackenzie Blvd V0J 2C0 Mackenzie, BC, Canada

The March 8, 2021 Regular Meeting agenda has now been published at the link below. https://districtofmackenzie.ca/march-8-2021-council-meeting/ Council meetings continue to be closed to the public, due to the Provincial Health Order on Gatherings and Events. Residents are invited to join the meetings via Zoom or through phone. Please contact the District for meeting details by email at [email protected] or by phone 250-997-3221 by 4:00 pm on scheduled Council meeti...ng dates. For the most current information on Public Health Orders, please visit www.gov.bc.ca. Council agenda packages, minutes and highlights will continue to be available via the District website and portal page. The District will continue to distribute Council highlights in resident mailboxes following each meeting.

We’re moving to Phase 2 of the COVID-19 immunization plan, focusing on protecting our seniors and Elders. Learn more here: https://stories.northernhealth.ca//protecting-our-seniors-

Keep up to date with Council happenings by viewing the latest Council Meeting Highlights. Visit the link below to view the highlights from the February 22, 2021 Regular Council Meeting: https://districtofmackenzie.ca/council-highlights-february/

Residential property owners within the District may be eligible for a rebate under the District’s Municipal Appliance Rebate Program when replacing an older, high volume household appliance including toilets, washing machines and/or dishwashers. Visit the link below for full details! Please contact Public Works at 250-997-3761 if you have any further questions. https://districtofmackenzie.ca/appliance-and-toilet-rebates/

Mountain Magic WinterQuest Highlights February 26 - 28, 2021 Vision - provide residents with an opportunity to discover something new in a healthy setting, whi...le respecting COVID restrictions. Let’s celebrate what we have in Mackenzie by getting outdoors and being active this weekend! Night Time Trail Lights - A section of the John Dahl Trail will be lit up from the Recreation Centre dog park entrance, connecting it to the Ski Hill. Outdoor Skating Lights - Tiki torches will be added to the skating oval and skating trail. Sound Music will be added to the outdoor rink for your enjoyment. Bonfires Warm up during your evening activities. Extended Hours - Little Mac Ski Hill will be open Friday night. Day Time Reading - The Public Library will be setting up a story walk on the John Dahl Trail. Outdoor Skating - Skate on the outdoor skating rink or the outdoor skating trail. Discover - Find the four snow sculptures and five ice sculptures, scattered on the JD trail system, at the Rec Centre and the ski hill. Free Hot Chocolate at Purple Bicycle Natural Foods - Use your coupon from our mailout to grab your free hot chocolate before you adventure onto the John Dahl Trail. General Stay tuned to our Instagram and Facebook page for more fun activities. Rentals - Birdwatching kits, x-country skis and/or snowshoes are available to rent from the library and skates are available at the front desk of the Rec Centre. Crafts - Mackenzie Community Arts Council has created a craft, which can be picked up at the front desk of the Recreation Centre and taken home. Lessons Nordiques x-country skiing lessons on Saturday, contact [email protected]. *Social distancing and all relevant Provincial Health Orders must be followed. Make sure to check your mail for the official activities schedule!

The District is considering a disposition of property to IE CA Development Holdings 2 Ltd. The property is intended for light industrial development to be constructed and maintained. Visit the link for full details. https://districtofmackenzie.ca/notice-of-disposition-of-pr/

The District of Mackenzie Municipal Office will be closed on February 15, 2021 for Family Day. Check out the Mackenzie Recreation Centre for Family Day Events! We hope everyone has a safe, warm and fun day with their families!... https://districtofmackenzie.ca/family-day/

All COVID-19 public health orders and restrictions in BC are being kept in place. We need to use this time to reduce the potential for new COVID-19 variants to ...spread in our province, as we await more vaccine from the manufacturers. Let’s continue to work together to push our curve down today and in the weeks ahead, so we can get to the brighter, safer days ahead. Learn more: gov.bc.ca/covid19restrictions See more

Community Grants Second In-Take: Applications due - March 15th Council has adopted Community Grants Policy 3.16 to provide financial and in-kind support to non-profit community associations and other community organizations. This support is in recognition of these groups as a valuable resource in assisting the municipality to provide a strong community focus. Many of the non-profit organizations depend on the grants that are provided by the District to help subsidize costs an...d maintain their viability within the community. If you have any questions please contact Corporate Services at 250-997-3221 or by email at [email protected]. Visit the link below for more details: https://districtofmackenzie.ca/community-grants-second-in-/

Members of the public are invited to join Council as they review the proposed 2021 Provisional Operating and Capital Budgets. A question and answer period will be provided after the presentation. If you wish to attend the meeting, the details are: Date: Monday February 8, 2021 Time: 6:15 pm 7:00 pm ... Location: Electronically through Zoom or phone To participate in the Special Meeting through electronic Zoom methods or by phone, please contact Corporate Services at 250-997-3221 or by email at [email protected] to receive instructions. The deadline to request electronic attendance instructions is 4:00 pm on February 8, 2021. Copies of the proposed budget report are available at the link below: https://districtofmackenzie.ca/special-budget-meeting-2/

Attention Residents: The Municipal Office phone system is down today. If you are trying to contact us please leave a message and we will return your call, we are still able to receive voice mail messages. We can also be reached by email: [email protected] or you can call Public Works 250-997-3761 they have a direct line they can transfer calls over. Sorry for the inconvenience, we hope to have the phone system back up and running as soon as possible. Have a great day!

Our annual Holiday Lights Competition will begin next week. Let's see what this community can do to brighten the holiday season! Remember to email [email protected] or call 250-997-5283 to nominate a house or business.

The District is looking for 30 live Christmas trees to decorate the outdoor rink and ski hill. Until further notice, residents will be able to drop off their u...ndecorated trees in a designated area behind the Recreation Centre starting Monday. Please remove all decorations, tinsel and plastic bags prior to dropping off your tree. See more

Did someone say gingerbread?! Let's see your gingerbread creations!! Send photos to [email protected] and you can win some Mackenzie swag!

Visit the link below to see the latest updates from the Mackenzie Wildfire Advisory Committee on the Highway 39 Wildfire Fuel Reduction Project. https://districtofmackenzie.ca/wildfire-fuel-treatment-upd/

The public is now restricted from attending all local government meetings and public hearings in person. Visit the link below for more details. Contact us at [email protected] to find out how you can still participate in Council Meetings. https://districtofmackenzie.ca/council-meetings-closed-to-/

Congratulations to all of the 2020 Holiday Light Competition winners! Lights: 1. 9 Cut Thumb 2. 314 Crooked River... Theme: 1. 28 Ospika 2. 308 Crooked River Business: 1. Alexander Mackenzie Hotel 2. Northern Lights Hobbies Thanks to everyone who helped with the spirit of the Holiday Season!! Winners can pick up their prize at the Recreation Centre before 4pm on December 24, 2020. Happy Holidays Mackenzie!!

We are so thrilled to announce that LITTLE MAC SKI HILL will be OPEN for business starting tomorrow, Tuesday, December 22, 2020!!! During the holiday season, th...e hours have been adjusted to: December 22 - 24 11am-3pm December 25 & 26 Closed December 27 - 31 11am-3pm January 1 Closed January 2 & 3 11am-3pm Mask use will be mandatory for use when arriving from your vehicle to the hill, while on the tow, and in the Ski Chalet. Remember to go to the Recreation Centre to purchase your Season Pass, and then head up to Little Mac Ski Hill directly once you have it! Child 1-6 FREE Adults $36.80 Youth/Senior $18.40 Family $73.60 Regular hours will begin on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. **Schedule subject to change, and is dependent on weather**

By public health order and direction we must continue to only socialize with people in our households or core bubbles until January 8, 2021 and avoid any non-...essential travel. This December will be difficult and different than any we’ve experienced but together we will help protect our most vulnerable, and keep our hospitals, schools and businesses open. See details: www.gov.bc.ca/COVID19restrictions

We have received a new Provincial Health Order that directly impacts the Mackenzie Recreation Centre. Structured programs and sports for children and youth un...der 19 may continue as long as the conditions listed are met; including no close contact between participants. Minor Hockey, Figure skating, and Kid’s programming may continue for now but participants must keep three (3) metres physical distance and follow all direction from their Provincial Sports Organizations and their established COVID-19 Safety Plans. Indoor, group, low-intensity fitness is "paused" until new safety plans are created following the publishing of new PHO guidelines. These are supposed to be available next week sometime. Impact to us Temporary suspension to Aquafit and Zumba. We will have our safety plan amended and ready to go as soon as we receive the new guidelines. Indoor and outdoor adult team sports are suspended indefinitely. Impact to us - Longer term prohibition to Adult hockey and Curling. Any group of adults with more than two members is included in this category and this is effective immediately. Pickleball will only be allowed 1 on 1 play. When the guidelines are published next week we may be allowed to resume some of our activities. So far, there is no word on restrictions to individual fitness and exercise, so we are good for now for the gym and public swimming at the pool. This situation is changing rapidly and there may be more impact to our operations as we move forward. We will keep everyone posted as we learn of new developments. Please stay safe and healthy!