#animalcontrol
š New Pet Rules Coming to Rossland
Council is set to adopt updated animal control regulations that will affect every dog and cat owner in the city. The new bylaw establishes clearer rules for pet ownership, licensing, and enforcement.
š Council will adopt Animal Control Bylaw No. 2862, 2025
šļø Being considered at the October 20, 2025 council meeting
š Full bylaw details available in the referenced PDF document
āļø Will establish new animal control regulations for the city
š Specific provisions outlined in the referenced PDF document
š Expected to cover standard animal control regulations
š Will apply to all pet owners within city limits
āļø Council seeks adoption to formalize animal control framework
š Citizens can review full bylaw details before adoption
What are your thoughts on the new animal control bylaw?
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Council Meeting: Monday, October 20, 2025 Location: Rossland Council Chambers - 1920 Third Avenue Time: Immediately following the Public Hearing
This is when council will consider adopting Animal Control Bylaw No. 2862, 2025.
š Will Area D Keep Animal Control Services?
Big changes coming to animal control in the Boundary region! šļø
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? š¤
šļø The old shared service operated under 1970s legislation that no longer meets current requirements
š All four original participants (Grand Forks, Greenwood, Area C, and Area D) requested to withdraw from the outdated system
šŖ Grand Forks, Greenwood, and Area C have already established their own separate animal control services
šÆ Only Area D wants to continue with regional district-provided animal control services
š¢ Area D will get its own dedicated "Area D/Rural Grand Forks Animal Control Service"
š Same services: dog licensing, stray animal pickup, dangerous dog enforcement
š Facilities: pounds, kennels, and animal containment facilities
š®āāļø Authority to seize, impound, and sell unlicensed dogs and animals running loose
š¤ Can still make agreements with other communities for shared services if needed
š° 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.
š 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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š 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
šļø How to participate: Attend the Board meeting or contact your Area D Director to share your views on this service transition.
š Big Change Coming to Christina Lake
Area C/Christina Lake is going solo on animal control services! š
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.
šļø Original shared service started in 1976 with multiple communities
š Grand Forks, Greenwood, and Area D all formally withdrew
š¾ Only Christina Lake wants to continue animal control services
š Converting from shared service to standalone operation
š Requires new Bylaw No. 1912 with three council readings
š° What This Costs You
š Property taxes will cover annual costs (based on land/building values)
šµ Fees and charges may apply for specific services
š Dog licensing system will continue operating
š° What This Costs You
š¢ Service includes pounds, kennels, and animal facilities
š 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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Next Steps: Council will vote on all THREE readings of Bylaw No. 1912 š
Your Voice Matters: ā¢ Contact your Area C Director before the vote ā¢ Attend the council meeting to observe ā¢ Submit written feedback about the service change
Required Approvals: Director consent + Inspector of Municipalities approval needed ā