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The Village of Telkwa along with Telkwa Fire Rescue Department supports preparedness, prevention, and mitigation through public education, assessments/inspections, and mitigative work to reduce community risk from wildfires and other natural and human caused events. Posting closes May 27th, 2026 at 2:00pm Submit your resume to firechief@telkwa.ca

The Village of Telkwa is requesting proposals from qualified consulting engineering firms to provide professional services for the detailed design of municipal roadway improvements, including: Hunter Street, Hudson Street, Hope Street, Madison Avenue, Third Street, Fifth Street, Riverside Street, 1st Street, and 2nd Street. Proposals will be accepted up to May 19, 2026 by 2:00pm To view full details please visit: https://www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca/page.aspx/en/bpm/process_manage_extranet/228529

Package 3: Detailed Road Design Services (Village of Telkwa) RFP #5330-60 Package 3: Detailed Road Design Services (Village of Telkwa) RFP #5330-60 Closes: May 22, 2026 at 2:00pm The Village of Telkwa is requesting proposals from qualified consulting engineering firms to provide professional services for the detailed design of municipal roadway improvements, including: Tower, Trail, Alderridge, First, Second, Hubert, and Mesich Streets. To view full details of the RFP visit: https://www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca/page.aspx/en/bpm/process_manage_extranet/228851 OR Download RFP Document here:

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 recreation near and around the river at this time. Fast-moving water and unstable riverbanks increase the risk to public safety. In the community of Witset it is strongly encouraged that people avoid the banks of the river and canyon. Please contact the RDBN for more information or if you require support: Contact during regular business hours: Witset First Nation: 250-847-2133 Town of Smithers: 250-547-1600 Village of Telkwa: 778-210-0264 District of Houston: 250-845-2238 Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako: 250-692-1553 Residents are encouraged to: Monitor local government websites and social media Check for updates at the BC River Forecast Centre: https://bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings/index.htm View the PDF Notice here:

Stage 1 water restrictions come into effect on May 1st and end on September 15th of every year. Click below to read the information document for details of stage 1 water restrictions.

Nominations are open for one more week! Celebrate the businesses that make a difference in our community! Nominate a local business that demonstrates outstanding leadership, community impact, and a commitment to Telkwa’s growth and well-being. The Telkwa Local Leadership Award will be presented at the 2026 Community & Business Excellence Awards Gala on May 23, 2026. Submit your nominee by May 4th and help recognize those shaping our future! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026localleadership

The purpose of this Scope of Work is to define the professional engineering services required for the design and implementation of a Green Sand Filter (GSF) system for the Telkwa Water System. To view the RFP details in full, please visit BC Bid: https://bcbid.gov.bc.ca/page.aspx/en/bpm/process_manage_extranet/227989

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 exceeding 2 metres in height or 3 metres in width One or more windrows, not exceeding 200 metres in length or 15 metres in width Stubble or grass over an area exceeding 0.2 hectares (2,000 square metres)   A Category 2 open fire is a fire that burns: Material in one pile not exceeding 2 metres in height and 3 metres in width Material concurrently in 2 piles, each not exceeding 2 metres in height and 3 metres in width Stubble or grass over an area that does not exceed 0.2 hectares (2,000 square metres)   In addition to Category 2 and Category 3 open fires, the following activities will also be prohibited: Binary exploding targets Fireworks, as defined in the Fireworks Act of BC Burn barrels or burn cages of any size or description Controlled air incinerators Air curtain burners Carbonizers   Anyone conducting a Category 2 or Category 3 open fire within these regions, must extinguish any such fire by 12:00 (noon) PDT, April 24, 2026. This prohibition will remain in place until 12:00 (noon) PDT, September 25, 2026, or until the public is otherwise notified. This prohibition does not include Category 1 campfires. For more information on open burning, including a description of each category of burn, please click here.

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 in safe, connected infrastructure for our community. Questions? Call the Village office at 250-846-5212 or email info@telkwa.ca

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: The Village of Telkwa is requesting proposals from qualified consulting engineering firms to provide professional services for the detailed design of the Cottonwood Street, Dogwood Street, Elm Street, Fir Street, Fir Crescent, Cedar Street, Willow Street (gravel), Spruce Drive, Ash, Pine Street and Juniper Street Road Projects, including preparation of Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings. View full information here: https://www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca/.../process_manage.../227884 RFP Closes May 11, 2026 @2:00pm

All interested members of the public are invited to review the proposed Financial Plan for 2026-2030 Bylaw No. 798, 2026 and send your comments in writing to the Village of Telkwa Office by April 24, 2026 at 9 a.m. The Village of Telkwa Five­-Year Plan will be part of the agenda for the April 28, 2026, Regular Council Meeting. For those who are interested to attend, please check out our website for the meeting details. Attn: Rowena Atienza-Paquette Director of Finance 250-846-5212 directoroffinance@telkwa.ca info@telkwa.ca

The Village of Telkwa is seeking applications for the position of Summer Labourer - Public Works (Temporary Full-Time). The application deadline is May 1, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.