Youth Advisory Committee
Posted on: Aug 26 2010 - 2:58pm
What can the City do to make our community a better place for youth? If you have opinions and ideas about how to make Terrace a great place for youth then consider applying to join the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). The YAC has room for 15 voting members.
- You will make Terrace a better place for youth.
- You will have the chance to talk to the Mayor and Council and have a greater influence in your community.
- It will look pretty good on a resume.
- It will be a great learning experience ...
Contact Kim MacDougall, Programs Supervisor, for more information
250.615.3025
kmacdougall@terrace.ca
City Adopts Wood First Bylaw
Posted on: Aug 24 2010 - 7:40am
This bylaw was developed in support of the Province's Wood First Act.
Terrace Aquatic Centre Maintenance
Posted on: Aug 19 2010 - 10:40am
Terrace Community Foundation
Posted on: Aug 16 2010 - 2:35pm
The City of Terrace is looking for volunteers to sit on the Steering Committee for the new Terrace Community Foundation. Do you want to help establish a legacy in the community? Contact Ron Bowles at rbowles@terrace.ca or 250-638-4725.
VIEW the application form here
Find out more about the community-building aspects of a community foundation at www.cfc-fcc.ca
Additional Sprinkling Restrictions
Posted on: Jul 12 2010 - 1:06pm
City Testing Live Webcasts of City Council Meetings
Posted on: Jul 12 2010 - 9:56am
The City will continue to test a live webcast of the City Council meetings. We are interested in hearing your thoughts on this webcasting trial. Please email your feedback to cityhall@terrace.ca
For the best viewing results:
- Hit reload button in lower left corner of the screen below
- Right click on arrow in centre of the video player screen and select "settings"
- Click on the folder icon and increase the slider to unlimited value
Battery Recycling Program Expands in B.C.
Posted on: Jul 08 2010 - 2:16pm
British Columbia is now the first North Amercian jurisdiction to feature a free government-mandated recycling program for all household batteries.
VIEW for more information regarding the Battery Recycling Program
Energy Conservation Assistance Program Available for Homeowners and Renters
Posted on: Jun 16 2010 - 2:32pm
All of this is free of charge to the participant and the local government. Every home is different. A home evaluator will determine which energy efficiency upgrades your home is eligible for. The installation of some products may require multiple visits. Applicants must qualify.
Mayor’s Monthly Newsletter
Posted on: Jun 01 2010 - 12:00am
Mayor Pernarowski reports on his and Council's activities during the month
VIEW Mayor's Monthly Newsletters
Project Eco-prise: Landfill Diversion Credits
Posted on: Apr 28 2010 - 10:14am
It's a new and innovative program of the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine that aims to reduce waste to the landfill through financial support of local, recycling-based enterprises that focus on materials recovery and community education.
For more information, view the Project Eco-prise website:
http://www.rdks.bc.ca/content/project-eco-priselandfill-diversion-credits
VIEW fact-sheet for more information
Leisure Services Updates
Posted on: Apr 01 2010 - 10:57am
Stay current on activities in our Leisure Services Department
VIEW price lists, schedules and programs
VIEW Active Communities Video 2010
Ferry Island Contract Awarded
Don and Betty Anderson - Ferry Island Contractor (May to September)
Phone for Reservations: 250.615.2652 or 250.615.9657
E-mail: ferryisland@hotmail.com
Aquatic Centre Events and News
Swim and Fitness Schedule
The Terrace Aquatic Centre Summer regular schedule covers the period September 27 to December 19 2010.
VIEW Fall Swim and Fitness Schedule
Fall Red Cross Swim Lessons Schedule starting October 4
VIEW the Swim Lessons Schedule for Fall 2010
Sportsplex Events and News
Fitness Programs
The new schedule (September 7 to December 17) includes a number of classes including cardio, adult ballet, yoga and Zumba.
VIEW our fitness schedule and other programs offered
Sportsplex Fall Programs
The new schedule for Fall 2010 programs at the Terrace Sportsplex is now available.
VIEW our fall programs
View Other LS Department News and Forms
VIEW price list for passes and punch tickets
Council Pictures (Past and Present)
Posted on: Feb 23 2010 - 3:46pm
As far back as 1955 when Emil Haugland was Chairman of the Village of Terrace, pictures of Council have been scanned and are available to view online. Although we don't have pictures of every Council, quite a number are represented.
Post Your Community Event
Posted on: Feb 16 2010 - 3:40pm
This Event Calendar is open to any organization whose events meet our Posting Criteria.
VIEW Posting Criteria, Disclaimer and Privacy Statement
Community Services Guide
Posted on: Jan 29 2010 - 10:11am
The recent announcement that West Fraser is permanently shutting down its Eurocan operations in Kitimat means that residents in the Kitimat-Terrace Valley will face some challenges as jobs are lost in the region.
The District of Kitimat, City of Terrace and the RuralBC Secretariat, along with many community partners, have been working together to develop a Transition Strategy in response to the announcement. This strategy is aimed at finding ways to help displaced workers from Eurocan and other businesses affected by the closure.
This Guide was designed to create one source of information for special programs, employment services, community and social services, worker adjustment and retraining opportunities in Terrace and Kitimat. There is also information about government funding and financial services.
The Kitimat & Terrace Community Services Guide is sponsored by the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Community and Rural Development, Community Development Trust, and by Northern Savings Credit Union through its Community Reinvestment and Corporate Responsibility Initiative. We gratefully acknowledge this financial support.
We sincerely hope this information will guide you to the experts who can help. Together, we can move forward to the future.
Dave Pernarowski - Mayor, City of Terrace
Joanne Monaghan - Mayor, District of Kitimat
VIEW Kitimat & Terrace Community Services Guide
Council Meetings & Minutes
Posted on: Jan 25 2010 - 8:45am
The current Minutes have not been ratified until adopted at the next Council Meeting. If you have any questions regarding the Minutes, please contact the City Clerk at 250.638.4722.
Regular Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month (except for December and Stat Holidays) commencing at 7:30 pm in Council Chambers at 3215 Eby Street.
- view and download Council Agendas
- view and download Council Minutes
Seniors Rental Housing Initiative
Posted on: Jan 08 2010 - 10:49am
Seniors and Disabled Housing Initiative
The City of Terrace continues to work closely with BC Housing in the final permit stages for the development of 24 units of accessible subsidized rental housing for seniors and disabled adults. The units will be constructed at 4620 Davis Avenue, former site of the Farmers' Market, in the summer of 2010. Applications for these rental units may now be placed with BC Housing.
BC Housing Application Process
It is anticipated that the 24-unit seniors and disabled housing project in Terrace will be ready for occupancy some time in the fall of 2010. Interested and qualifying seniors and/or disabled adults may apply to BC Housing at this time.
To apply, print off the pdf application form, and ensure you include the following specific wording on page 9 of the application:
Housing Preferences/Choices:
Option #1: Buildings - write "TERRACE INDEPENDENT SENIORS"
Option #2: Cities or Town - write "TERRACE, BC"
Once you have completed the application and signed as required, please mail to the Prince George BC Housing office:
BC Housing
Northern Region
1539 - 11th Avenue
Prince George, BC
V2L 3S6
Please contact BC Housing directly at 1.800.667.1235 if you have any questions about, or require assistance with, the completion of this application. Further details and information concerning the application eligibility criteria and the Seniors Rental Housing Program are available on the BC Housing website at www.bchousing.org
DOWNLOAD BC Housing application form
VIEW Housing Documents
Wood Stove Exchange Program Extended into 2010
Posted on: Jan 07 2010 - 12:00am
This spring is the last opportunity for homeowners to participate in the Provincial Skeena-Bulkley Valley Lakes District Woodstove Exchange Program and be eligible for the $250 provincial rebate however City of Terrace residents will still be able to participate in the City's Woodstove Exchange Program with rebates of $100 plus the waiving of the $50 building permit fee until the end of 2010 (or until all rebates are used).
For more information contact Tara Irwin, Sustainability Coordinator, at 250.615.4026
Measuring up the North: Terrace
Posted on: Jan 01 2010 - 1:55pm
As part of the Measuring Up the North initiative made up of 41 communities in the North, the City of Terrace Council appointed volunteer community members interested in improving Terrace's accessibility for persons with disabilities, seniors and families with small children.
The City's Measuring Up Terrace Committee received grant funding through 2010 Legacies Now which enabled the Committee to hire a Co-ordinator who worked with the Committee to conduct a Community Assessment and Strategic Plan. In addition, the funding provided money to undertake some small projects that will help to improve accessibility in the community. You may reach the Committee at cityhall@terrace.ca or by contacting Heather Nunn at 250.638.4722.
A Community Assessment Survey was distributed throughout the community seeking input on the City's existing level of accessibility, and for suggestions on how to make Terrace more inclusive and accessible. Responses were collected until July 31, 2008, and results of the survey are posted below:
Kudos
News Articles
- City Hall Readying for Lift > Terrace Standard Article
- Measuring Up Businesses and Homes > Terrace Standard Article
- Wheelchair Friendly Modifications to Skeena Bridge > Terrace Standard Article
- Weight Room Modifications & Committee Intro > Terrace Standard Article
- Co-ordinator Intro & Scooter Tour - July 2, 2008 > Terrace Standard Article
- Disability Access Tour - June 8, 2008 > Terrace Standard Article
- From the Participants' Perspective > Measuring Up Terrace Article
- Skydiving Article > Submitted by Yvonne Nielsen
- Lift Off - April 29, 2010 > Terrace Standard Article
- Better Traffic Signals Coming - April 27, 2010 > Terrace Standard Article
- Measuring Up the North > Total Access Article - Summer Edition
- NCLGA Connector Newsletter > No. 85 July 2010
Resources and Websites
- Disabled Individuals' Website
- Measuring Up the North
- BC Paraplegic Association
- Other Resources
- Brain Injury Association of Canada
- BC Brain Injury Association
- Northern Brain Injury Association
- Pacific Coast Brain Injury Conference
- Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians
- Bulkley Valley Brain Injury Association
- Prince George Brain Injured Group Society
- Northern Health Connections
- Service Canada - Renovation Support
- Canadian Transportation Agency
Publications and Materials
- Fall Headline Newsletter (pdf)
- Disability Etiquette (pdf)
- A Way with Words (pdf)
- The Right Words (pdf)
- Transition Magazine - Winter 2009 (pdf)
- Total Access - Summer 2009 (pdf) - Article about Measuring Up the North
- Canada's Aging Population - Seizing the Opportunity - Special Senate Cttee Report
- Accessible Community - Access Awareness Article (pdf)
- Measuring Up Guide - 2010 Legacies Now (pdf)
- City of Terrace Active Transportation Plan - December 2009
- City of Terrace Downtown Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw
City Approves 2010 Provisional Budget
Posted on: Dec 09 2009 - 4:32pm
Through a series of Committee of the Whole meetings and numerous presentations by community groups throughout November and December, Council has developed the 2010 Provisional Budget. The Base Budget totals $15,957,904 and the Project Budget totals $3,632,093.
The Provisional Budget authorizes expenditures in the New Year and will be replaced by the 2010 to 2014 Financial Plan Bylaw (which needs to be adopted by May 15th, 2010). After 2009 Year End, Council will modify the Provisional Budget by considering actual 2009 surpluses, project works-in-progress, property assessments, taxation and outstanding items.
City Implements Snow Removal Financial Assistance Program
Posted on: Nov 20 2009 - 3:46pm
Qualifying owners of a residential property can receive a rebate of 50% up to a maximum of $250 per winter (subject to demand). Applicants must submit the completed Application Form to the City's Public Works Department before being eligible for financial assistance.
VIEW Application Form and Qualifications
Applications can be delivered or sent to:
Public Works Department
5003 Graham Avenue
Terrace, BC V8G 1B3
Fax: 250.635.3467
Email: tkaluga@terrace.ca
If you have questions, please contact the Public Works Department at 250.615.4021 or e-mail tkaluga@terrace.ca
Housing Terrace
Posted on: Nov 10 2009 - 1:51pm
Housing Needs Assessment
Eberle Planning and Research and HB Lanarc were retained by the City of Terrace to complete a Housing Needs Assessment Study and to provide directions to address these needs. The purpose is to clarify areas of housing need and provide up to date data on the supply, diversity and condition of the housing stock. The results of the Housing Needs Assessment will assist in the OCP Review process and provide needed direction for future City and community actions. The Housing Needs Assessment "Housing Terrace: Trends, Needs and Directions 2009" was presented to Council by the Housing Needs Task Force.
Northwest Affordable Housing Forum
An Affordable Housing Strategy Workshop was held in Terrace on November 12, 2009 and the presentations made are available on the City's website.
VIEW Housing Needs Assessment Study and Workshop Presentations
Northern Health Authority
Posted on: Oct 28 2009 - 10:10am
For more information on H1N1 Vaccination Clinics, visit the Northern Health Authority website
Waste Diversion Working Group Recommendations Report
Posted on: Oct 14 2009 - 3:15pm
This report emerged out of the Terrace 2050 Sustainability Strategy planning process. It is an initial list of recommendations and corresponding actions considered by Council at the October 26th Council Meeting.
Please send any comments/feedback on this Report to:
Tara Irwin at tirwin@terrace.ca
VIEW City of Terrace Waste Diversion Working Group - Recommendations Report
Terrace 2050 Sustainability Strategy
Posted on: Oct 14 2009 - 3:11pm
This Strategy has been prepared over the course of 2009. It has evolved through public meetings, staff discussions, stakeholder interviews and a City policy review.
Comments/feedback can be directed to:
Tara Irwin at tirwin@terrace.ca
VIEW draft Terrace 2050 Sustainability Strategy
Northwest Transmission Line
Posted on: Sep 16 2009 - 1:10pm
September 16, 2009 - The Federal Government announced up to $130 million in funding towards the construction of the Northwest Transmission Line
VIEW City of Terrace Press Release
VIEW Federal Government Press Release
VIEW Federal Government Backgrounder
Terrace is Kraft Hockeyville
Posted on: Sep 10 2009 - 6:20pm
The City hosted an exciting pre-season NHL game on September 14, 2009 between the Vancouver Canucks and the New York Islanders to standing room only crowds. George Little Memorial Park was also packed with spectators who watched the game on the big screen. It was an awesome event! Thank you to all who were a part of this event, for all who voted for Terrace in the competition, and to all the sponsors and Committee members who made it happen.
VIEW message from Mayor and Council
CBC Kraft Hockeyville - Website
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Bear Safety
Posted on: Aug 15 2009 - 10:23pm
The City of Terrace is concerned with bear safety in its community. The City encourages its residents to take proactive and preventative measures to minimize attractants for bears, and bear/people conflicts.
Information on simple measures that can be taken are found through the following Ministry of Environment publications and websites:
VIEW more information about the City's symbol - the Kermodei (Spirit) Bear
Investment Opportunities in Terrace
Posted on: Aug 15 2009 - 3:38am
Resource Materials
VIEW more information on Economic Development in Terrace
Council Initiatives 2009
Posted on: May 22 2009 - 11:15am
With input from staff and members of the public, the City has identified some of the initiatives that they'll be working on in the coming years.
VIEW Council Initiatives Brochure for 2009
Terrace 2050
Posted on: May 22 2009 - 8:24am
In 2009, the City of Terrace is looking to the future. We are revising our Official Community Plan and developing a Sustainability Action Plan.
Terrace 2050 Visioning Sessions were held on April 23 and 24, 2009 at the Skeena Mall. Following these kickoff sessions, we gathered and compiled community input for our City of Terrace display at the Terrace Trade Show which took place May 1-3, 2009 at the Sportsplex. This also provided an opportunity for further community input.
Downtown Revitalization Tax Exemption Program
Posted on: May 20 2009 - 12:49pm
The Downtown Revitalization Tax Exemption Program will provide an incentive for new construction and redevelopment of existing properties to encourage the development of the downtown core.
DOWNLOAD Downtown Revitalization Tax Exemption Program Bylaw
Terrace Infrastructure & Recreation
Posted on: Mar 20 2009 - 2:57pm
The City of Terrace is receiving over $1.2 million in Federal and Provincial funding to improve drinking water reliability during power outages, enhance local pedestrian pathways and strengthen local government services.
Airport Lands
Posted on: Apr 19 2007 - 3:53pm
The Kitselas First Nation and the City of Terrace signed a co-operation agreement on April 19, 2007 to partner in the development of approximately 800 acres of potential industrial land immediately south of the Northwest Regional Airport (Terrace-Kitimat).
The agreement paves the way for a transfer of the land, currently under the Province's control, to a joint venture structure that will plan, develop and market the land.
The City and the Kitselas First Nation hope to use this industrial land development as one of the key components of an economic revitalization initiative to build on the strengths that exist in the region.
Seniors’ Needs Study
Posted on: Feb 01 2007 - 11:35pm
The City, with funding assistance through the Ministry of Community Services - "Seniors in Communities Dialogue" initiative, recently undertook a Seniors' Needs Assessment in the Terrace area. The purpose was to increase our knowledge of the existing seniors' programmes in the area, understand the strengths and weaknesses of existing programmes and the roles of other groups involved in providing services to seniors, and explore the possibility of new initiatives. Issues discussed included housing, transportation, health care, recreation, social and support services; generally speaking, what makes Terrace a good place for seniors to live and how we can make it even better.
This Seniors' Needs Study would not have proceeded without the funding support we received through the Ministry of Community Services, and the participation of the UNBC Rural and Small Town Studies Research Team who, in conjunction with the local Committee, developed and conducted the interviews, and prepared the final reports.
Special thanks to:
UNBC
* Greg Halseth
* Neil Hanlon
* Carla Martin
* Laura Ryser
City and Regional District
* Councillor Lynne Christiansen
* Councillor Marylin Davies
* David Block
* Denise Fisher
* Andrew Webber
and to all the participants in the interviews. Without you, the Seniors' Needs Assessment would not have been possible.
REPORTS
* Executive Summary Report
* Methodology Report
* Population Background and Trends Report
* Final Report
Forestry Task Force
Posted on: Feb 01 2007 - 3:57pm
The Forestry Task Force Implementation Committee was appointed by the City of Terrace Council from a list of volunteers attending the “Communities in Crisis” Conference held in the fall of 2003. The Committee was tasked with developing the results of this Conference and providing an advisory report. This report provides the City of Terrace Council with a prioritized set of recommendations regarding the considered interests of Council on forest industry related matters.
Community Forest
Posted on: Feb 01 2007 - 12:30am
VIEW Community Forest Overview and Task Force Report
The City of Terrace sees the establishment of a Community Forest as part of a long-term solution to the problems we are currently facing in the region, as well as an opportunity to promote management of the area’s forest resources. Some of the benefits to the region if this initiative is successful will be:
Improved Opportunities to Access Fibre for Local Business and Entrepreneurs;
Educational Opportunities for Community Colleges whose Students are Planning Careers in the Forestry Industry;
Local Jobs for the Skilled Work Force in the Region;
Practicing Alternative Environmentally Friendly and Innovative Harvesting Techniques;
Recreational Opportunities with the Development of Regional Sites;
Reducing the Impact on Local Business of Fluctuations in Markets. Smaller Specialized Operations will not Create such an Economic Impact during these Fluctuations than that of the Current Large Licence Holders;
Goods and Services Bought Locally will Benefit the Entire Community.
