OFFICE OF THE MAYOR PRESS RELEASE SEPTEMBER 24, 2018 The District of Fort St. James has long enjoyed a respectful and supportive relationship with their employees, appreciating the hard work they undertake daily in moving our District forward. Mayor and Council look forward to reaching an agreement with CUPE Local 4951 that is fair and [...]
The fall edition of the Fort Flyer is now available. Fall NEWSLETTER 2018 The Fort Flyer is published twice a year and is included with Utility Bills. If you have any questions about anything in the flyer or would like more information please do not hesitate to contact the District Office 250-996-8233. Reminder that all [...]
District of Fort St. James Municipal Council is considering an amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 738, 2001. The amendment affects Division Two-Definitions and Division Three-Regulations. The amendment to Division Two-Definitions includes the addition of a definition for Cannabis, Cannabis Production Facility and Cannabis Retail Store. The amendment to Division Three-Regulations adds a subsections allowing the [...]
Regular Council Meeting scheduled for tonight Wednesday Aug. 15th has been postponed.
September 3, 2018 09:20 While the Evacuation Alert has been rescinded, outdoor enthusiasts, hunters and harvesters are reminded that an “area restriction” order is in place for Crown land in the vicinity of the Shovel Lake wildfire. This area restriction is being implemented to protect public safety - due to this wildfire's behaviour and potential [...]
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING AND ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2017 The District of Fort St. James Annual Report for the year 2017 will be presented at the Regular Meeting of Council on June 27, 2018 at 7:00pm, pursuant to sections of the Community Charter. The Annual Report is available for public inspection at [...]
June 20, 2018 On Tuesday June 19th, 2018 Mayor and Council welcomed The Honourable John Horgan, Premier of British Columbia to Fort St. James for a productive meeting. Premier Horgan spent three days touring and visiting the area with The Honourable Scott Fraser Minister for Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation. Mayor and Council sat down with [...]
Take a walk through Cottonwood Campground to see all the new trees! These trees were made possible from a generous grant from BC Hydro/ Tree Canada!
The sixth Annual Night Market is taking place in downtown Fort St. James on Tuesday, August 21st from 5-9 p.m. The Night Market provides our local and regional artisans, farmers, and businesses the opportunity to showcase and sell their goods and/or services to the community of Fort St. James and visitors from neighbouring communities. There [...]