Regional District of Fraser-Fort George
What the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George does: landfills, recycling, 9-1-1, emergency alerts, rural building permits, parks and its board.
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At a glance
- The Regional District is a federation of four municipalities (including Prince George) and seven rural electoral areas.
- It runs the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill, transfer stations and regional 9-1-1 service.
- The board has 14 directors. Four are Prince George council members: Mayor Yu and Councillors Ramsay, Sampson and Skakun.
- Rural residents get building inspection, zoning, bylaw and fire services from the Regional District.
- Contact: 250-960-4400 or 1-800-667-1959.
The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (RDFFG) is the level of local government that covers the whole region around Prince George, from Bear Lake and Mackenzie in the north to McBride and Valemount in the Robson Valley. It was incorporated in 1967 and is one of 27 regional districts in BC.
Members
The Regional District is a federation of:
- City of Prince George
- District of Mackenzie
- Village of McBride
- Village of Valemount
- Electoral Area A (Salmon River-Lakes): Nukko Lake, Ness Lake, Salmon Valley
- Electoral Area C (Chilako River-Nechako): Beaverly, Mud River, Miworth
- Electoral Area D (Tabor Lake-Stone Creek): Tabor Lake, Pineview, Buckhorn, Red Rock, Stoner
- Electoral Area E (Woodpecker-Hixon)
- Electoral Area F (Willow River-Upper Fraser Valley): Shelley, Giscome, Willow River and others
- Electoral Area G (Crooked River-Parsnip): Summit Lake, Bear Lake, McLeod Lake
- Electoral Area H (Robson Valley-Canoe): Dome Creek, Crescent Spur, Dunster
What it does for Prince George residents
Even inside city limits, you rely on the Regional District for:
- Solid waste: the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill, transfer stations and regional recycling depots such as Quinn Street. See garbage and recycling.
- 9-1-1 service: the Regional District provides 9-1-1 for the region and three neighbouring regional districts, and runs fire dispatch from Fire Hall No. 1 in Prince George. Calls are currently answered under contract by E-Comm. A new Fraser-Fort George 9-1-1 call-answering service is planned for late 2027.
- Emergency alerts: the Public Alerting System covers the City of Prince George, the electoral areas and Mackenzie. See emergency services and alerts.
- Regional parks, and grants for arts, culture and recreation.
- Regional hospital district: part of your property tax bill funds capital costs for regional health facilities.
What it does for rural residents
For people in the electoral areas, the Regional District acts as the local government:
- building permits and inspections
- zoning, official community plans and land use applications
- bylaw enforcement
- volunteer fire departments in several communities
- local water and sewer systems where they exist
- community halls and recreation centres
- FireSmart rebates for eligible rural property owners
The board
The Board of Directors has 14 members. Municipal directors are appointed by their councils. Electoral area directors are elected by rural voters every four years.
Current board (from the Regional District’s members page):
| Director | Represents |
|---|---|
| Lara Beckett (Chair) | Electoral Area C |
| Art Kaehn (Vice-Chair) | Electoral Area E |
| Simon Yu | City of Prince George |
| Cori Ramsay | City of Prince George |
| Kyle Sampson | City of Prince George |
| Brian Skakun | City of Prince George |
| Bill Empey | Electoral Area D |
| Dannielle Alan | Electoral Area H |
| Jerrilyn Kirk | Electoral Area G |
| Victor Mobley | Electoral Area A |
| Kevin Dunphy | Electoral Area F |
| Joan Atkinson | District of Mackenzie |
| Gene Runtz | Village of McBride |
| Owen Torgerson | Village of Valemount |
Board appointments may change after the October 17, 2026 election, when new councils name their directors and electoral areas elect theirs. Check the Regional District’s members page for the current roster.
Board meetings are open to the public and livestreamed. Agendas and highlights are on the Regional District website.
2026 electoral area elections
Rural voters elect their directors on Saturday, October 17, 2026, the same day as the City election. The Regional District’s election page lists nomination documents for each candidate, and declarations of which areas go to a vote and which were acclaimed. City residents vote in the City election, not the Regional District one. See election 2026.
Contact
Regional District of Fraser-Fort George Phone 250-960-4400 or 1-800-667-1959 Environmental Services (landfills and recycling): environment@rdffg.bc.ca
Related: city council, first nations governance, parks and facility bookings.
Common questions
What is the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George?
It’s the regional government for the Prince George area. It’s a federation of the City of Prince George, District of Mackenzie, Village of McBride, Village of Valemount and seven rural electoral areas. It provides regional services like solid waste and 9-1-1, plus local government services for rural areas.
Who runs the Prince George landfill?
The Regional District operates the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill and the surrounding transfer stations, including Buckhorn, Chief Lake, Shelley and Vanway. Check its website for hours, accepted materials and tipping fees.
I live outside Prince George city limits. Who do I call for a building permit?
If you’re in a Regional District electoral area, the Regional District handles building inspection, zoning and land use applications. Call 250-960-4400.
Who represents Prince George on the regional board?
The City appoints four directors from council: Mayor Simon Yu and Councillors Cori Ramsay, Kyle Sampson and Brian Skakun. The board chair is Lara Beckett, director for Electoral Area C.
Do rural residents vote on October 17, 2026?
Yes. Electoral area directors are elected at the same general local election. Some 2026 races are contested and others were decided by acclamation. See the Regional District’s election page.
Sources
Official links
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