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$5.9M Christina Lake Fire Hall Upgrade Proposed
Christina Lake Fire Rescue is seeking a massive expansion to address overcrowding and modernize their 1997 facility. The current 156 m² space struggles to accommodate 20-25 firefighters, forcing the department to rely on a temporary trailer.
🚒 Current fire hall built in 1997 - increasingly cramped for modern operations
👥 20-25 paid-on-call firefighters sharing undersized administrative space
🏗️ ATCO trailer added as temporary solution creates operational fragmentation
📈 Growing service demands and staffing needs outpacing facility capacity
🏢 2,000 sq ft administrative expansion with dedicated sleeping quarters
⚡ Solar panel installation and energy efficiency upgrades
💧 Rainwater collection system to reduce water consumption
🔧 Building envelope and insulation modernization
👨🚒 Expanded training areas and proper office space for firefighters
Should we invest in upgraded fire safety infrastructure?
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RDKB Board Meeting: October 8, 2025
Board will vote on supporting this UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund application. Grant applications were due September 12, 2025 - this vote provides required board endorsement for the submission.
🐕 Big Change Coming to Christina Lake
Area C/Christina Lake is going solo on animal control services! 🏠
After decades of sharing costs with Grand Forks, Greenwood, and Area D, Christina Lake will now run its own standalone service.
Why? All other partners have officially withdrawn from the shared service running since the 1970s.
🏛️ Original shared service started in 1976 with multiple communities
📝 Grand Forks, Greenwood, and Area D all formally withdrew
🐾 Only Christina Lake wants to continue animal control services
🔄 Converting from shared service to standalone operation
📋 Requires new Bylaw No. 1912 with three council readings
💰 What This Costs You
🏠 Property taxes will cover annual costs (based on land/building values)
💵 Fees and charges may apply for specific services
🐕 Dog licensing system will continue operating
💰 What This Costs You
🏢 Service includes pounds, kennels, and animal facilities
🔍 No longer sharing costs with other communities
Should Christina Lake proceed with its own standalone animal control service, or explore other alternatives like contracting with neighboring communities?
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Official Votes
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Next Steps: Council will vote on all THREE readings of Bylaw No. 1912 📋
Your Voice Matters: • Contact your Area C Director before the vote • Attend the council meeting to observe • Submit written feedback about the service change
Required Approvals: Director consent + Inspector of Municipalities approval needed ✅