🐕 Will Area D Keep Animal Control Services?
Big changes coming to animal control in the Boundary region! 🏛️
After Grand Forks, Greenwood, and Area C all withdrew from the shared regional animal control service, Area D is going it alone with a new local-only service.
The question: Should Area D establish its own dedicated animal control program? 🤔
🏛️ The old shared service operated under 1970s legislation that no longer meets current requirements
📝 All four original participants (Grand Forks, Greenwood, Area C, and Area D) requested to withdraw from the outdated system
🚪 Grand Forks, Greenwood, and Area C have already established their own separate animal control services
🎯 Only Area D wants to continue with regional district-provided animal control services
🏢 Area D will get its own dedicated "Area D/Rural Grand Forks Animal Control Service"
🐕 Same services: dog licensing, stray animal pickup, dangerous dog enforcement
🏠 Facilities: pounds, kennels, and animal containment facilities
👮♂️ Authority to seize, impound, and sell unlicensed dogs and animals running loose
🤝 Can still make agreements with other communities for shared services if needed
💰 What it means for your taxes: Area D residents will now pay the full cost of animal control services instead of sharing costs with other communities. Funding comes from property taxes and service fees.
📋 Approval process: The bylaw needs three readings by the Regional District Board, then approval from the Inspector of Municipalities (4-6 weeks), before it can be adopted.
Do you support Area D establishing its own dedicated animal control service, even if it means Area D residents pay the full cost instead of sharing with other communities?
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📅 What happens next:
August 27, 2025 - Regional District Board meeting where Bylaw 1911 will receive first, second, and third readings
After Board approval - 4-6 week provincial review by Inspector of Municipalities
🎙️ How to participate: Attend the Board meeting or contact your Area D Director to share your views on this service transition.