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Emergency Alerts and Advisories
When the Village of Telkwa Emergency Program is activated, this page is used to house important event information.
News releases can be found in the News Feed below and important details will be added to the page for easy access.


HAZARD NOTICE
May 6, 2026 at 1400 hours A Hazard Notice has been issued by Witset First Nation, Town of Smithers, Village of Telkwa, District of Houston, and the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) effective May 6, 2026 at 1400 hours due to the Flood Watch on the Bulkley River and surrounding tributaries. Residents are advised that due to the potential for flooding in low lying areas adjacent to the Bulkley River it is recommended that residents exercise extreme caution or limit re
5 days ago1 min read


Category 2 & 3 open fire prohibition planned for parts of the Northwest Fire Centre
Effective at 12:00 (noon) Pacific Daylight Time on Friday, April 24, 2026, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited across the Bulkley Fire Zone and the Nadina Fire Zone. This includes the Nadina Forest District and the Skeena portion of the Skeena Stikine Forest District. A Category 3 open fire is a fire that burns: Material concurrently in 3 or more piles, each not exceeding 2 metres in height and 3 metres in width Material in one or more piles, each exceed
Apr 222 min read


Hankin Avenue Paved Path Project
The Village of Telkwa is pleased to announce the upcoming Hankin Avenue Paved Path Adjacent to School project, aimed at improving pedestrian safety and accessibility in the area. Construction will take place from April 27 to June 5, with crews working Monday to Friday between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. While there may be temporary access restrictions, every effort will be made to maintain access for residents and minimize disruption. This project represents an important investment
Apr 221 min read


Category 2 Burning in the Tower Area
Please be advised that smoke may be present in the Tower area of Telkwa due to Category 2 burning. All requirements and permits are being followed. Burning is expected to continue throughout the week.
Feb 171 min read


Garbage Collection Schedule Changes
Garbage Collection Schedule Changes To accommodate the Christmas and New Year's holidays, Telkwa's garbage collection schedule will be adjusted as follows: Telkwa West Thursday, Dec 25 (Christmas) → Moved to Tuesday, Dec 23 Thursday, Jan 1 (New Year's Day) → Moved to Friday, Jan 2 Telkwa East: → No change Please mark your calendars and place your bins out accordingly! Thank you for your understanding, and happy holidays from the Village of Telkwa! *Please note regular curbs
Dec 17, 20251 min read


🚧 Water Service Update – Cottonwood Area 🚧
We are currently repairing a water line break in the Cottonwood/Pine Street area that is affecting some residents' service delivery....
Aug 19, 20251 min read


Ministry of Transportation and Transit seal coat surfacing project
The Ministry of Transportation and Transit will undertake a seal coat surfacing project in the Telkwa area, with an anticipated start...
Jul 23, 20251 min read


Jun 26, 20250 min read


Notice of Scheduled Maintenance
Telkwa Bridge washing on Coalmine Road on Thursday June 19th. In effect 9am-4pm, single lane alternating traffic in effect, expect 20...
Jun 12, 20251 min read
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