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Due to construction activities on the Coalmine Road Watermain, the bus stop located at the bottom of the walking trail from Walnut Street on Coalmine Road in Telkwa will be relocated. Beginning May 1, 2023, the temporary location will be at the intersection of Coalmine and Cottonwood – in front of 1251 Coalmine Road. This will impact school busses and transit busses. Any updates will be posted on the Village of Telkwa website and Facebook. The Village of Telkwa apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks you for your patience and cooperation.

Dawson Road Maintenance - Bulkley Nass have advised the Village of Telkwa that they intend to repair the pot holes at the Bulkley River Bridge as soon as the weather cooperates. For any concerns, please contact Dawson Road Maintenance - Bulkley Nass directly.

A new two-year nursing degree program at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) will provide more healthcare education opportunities in the North and help improve access to care for patients across the region. The program is an expansion of the Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program (NBNP), which launched at the UNBC Peace River-Liard campus in Fort St. John in the fall of 2021. It will be housed in the Wood Innovation and Design Centre (WIDC) in downtown Prince George where renovations are already underway to create new teaching spaces, including a lab. The NBNP expansion is part of an increase in nursing seats announced by the provincial government in 2022. The Province is adding 602 new nursing seats to public post-secondary institutions throughout the province to help support the health-care needs of British Columbians. “Nurses are essential to our health-care system,” said Selina Robinson, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. “Expanding the Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program will allow more people to study closer to home, removing barriers for British Columbians pursuing an in-demand career in health care.” The program runs over five consecutive semesters and will support 48 students in Prince George at full capacity; the first students will begin their studies this September. “The expansion of the Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program underlines our ongoing commitment to support health services in northern B.C. while providing education that emphasizes the unique needs of rural and remote care,” said UNBC President Dr. Geoff Payne. “Training more healthcare professionals in the North means more local graduates will stay in the North and help meet one of the most pressing needs this region faces.” The program adds to the longstanding excellence of the four-year Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program, a valued partnership between UNBC, the College of New Caledonia and Coast Mountain College. That program provides unique regional learning opportunities and pathways, and remains a core program within the School of Nursing at UNBC. The new NBNP program provides a different entry point to the profession for learners and provides opportunities for those who may have started their post-secondary journey on a different path before considering a career in nursing. Students applying must have a minimum of 60 university transfer credits, including 24 credits of specific prerequisite coursework. Priority seating will be available to Indigenous candidates and applications to the program are now being accepted. Individuals interested in learning more about the new NBNP program are invited to attend a special open house in the Teaching & Learning Centre building atrium at UNBC’s Prince George campus on Tuesday, Feb.28 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm.

Subsequent to the results received from the strategic priority survey in January 2023, the draft Strategic Plan for 2023-2026 is available for community review and feedback. Please submit your comments to info@telkwa.ca before 3:00 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Printed copies of the draft Strategic Plan are available at the Village office for collection, or you can download the following file:

The Village of Telkwa is seeking your input on the top strategic priorities that you feel the Village Council should focus on between 2023 to 2026. Please complete this quick, 8-question survey, listing your top 5 priorities for each question, before close of business on Monday, January 9, 2023. Paper copies of the survey can also be collected from the Village office. Once complete, please return the completed survey to the Village office. To complete the survey, please click here. Thank you for your valued input!

This year, the Village of Telkwa Council is happy to announce that the 2022 Telkwa Business Leadership Award went to a business that opened in Telkwa in 2020, during COVID, when it was extremely difficult for new businesses to open their doors. This business has subsequently expanded their services, especially over the past year, and has grown into a well-established physiotherapy clinic. Congratulations to Kaley Strachan and her team from Ridgeline Physiotherapy - Telkwa. Well done!

Telkwa Mayor and Council would like to congratulate Telkwa resident, Lando Ball, for winning his bronze medal at the WKU World Karate and Kickboxing Championship in Wales!

Featuring over 30 local crafters and vendors in both the Telkwa Community Hall and Telkwa Senior Centre. Enjoy lots of free, fun family activities, such as wagon rides with B&T Adventures, photographs with Santa, write your letters to Santa, smores and hot chocolate. Entrance is free. You are welcome to drop off a non-perishable food item for the Salvation Army Food Bank.

Telkwa Council's Oath of Office Ceremony takes place on November 8, 2022 at 6:30 pm, followed by the Inaugural Council Meeting at 7:00 pm. Members of the public are encouraged to join virtually due to limited space in the Council Chambers. Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 273 990 396 631 Passcode: wNNL9c Download Teams | Join on the web Or call in (audio only) +1 647-794-1761,,987485392# Canada, Toronto Phone Conference ID: 987 485 392# Please click on the document below to download the Oath of Office Ceremony Agenda:

No matter where you live in Canada, chances are you will face some challenging driving conditions in the months ahead. Freezing rain, snow, sleet and ice can make driving dangerous. CN Police want you to stay safe this winter. Download their winter safety tips:

November is the month we raise awareness for adoption and permanency in British Columbia, and celebrating families that provide children and youth with love and support as permanent members of their family. November is about recognizing that there are children who are still waiting for permanent families. There continues to be a need for more adoptive families in BC to provide children with permanent, secure and loving homes. There are many online resources and support services that can help families who are considering adoption in BC: The Ways to Adopt in British Columbia website provides information on adoption in BC, such as infant adoption, relative and step-parent adoption, and adopting a child or youth from another country. Adopt BC Kids is an online portal that provides British Columbians wishing to adopt children and youth from foster care with information and guidance through their adoption application. The Adoptive Families Association of British Columbia provides information and support services for families who wish to adopt now or in the future.

Have your say and let Telkwa Mayor and Council know which Telkwa business provides excellent customer service, demonstrates innovative business promotion, purchases and hires locally, is actively involved in the community, or has made improvements to the appearance of their business, and/or provides accessibility for their customers. In cooperation with the Smithers District Chamber of Commerce, the Village of Telkwa will present the Telkwa Business Leadership Award at the Community and Business Awards ceremony on November 25, 2022. Please vote for your deserving business by November 8th using this link, or fill in a nomination form at our office: www.surveymonkey.com/r/2PGKPNR