News & Notices
Children’s Summer Camp Programs in Taylor
Kid Zone summer program (ages 3-5) is almost full!
We only have two spots left in the week of July 29 - August 2!
Kids Kamp (ages 5 - 12) has places available in all seven weeks still.
Pick up your registration forms at the District Office Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Date Change of Committee of the Whole Meeting
The September 17, 2013 Committee of the Whole meeting conflicts with UBCM and it is expected that the majority of the Committee members will be in Vancouver attending the conference.
Resolution #56/2013
"THAT, the District of Taylor change the Committee of the Whole meeting date from September 17, 2013 to September 24, 2013 given that the date conflicts with UBCM."
Friday is Bingo Night!
Friday is Bingo Night! Join us at the Community Hall from 7-9pm on Friday, May 24 for a couple rounds of Bingo! The Taylor Emergency Social Services volunteer committee will run this month's Bingo!
Media Release: Taylor Fire & Rescue
Click HERE to see the media release regarding fire bans in effect for the District of Taylor and the Taylor Rural Fire Protection District.
Media Release: Taylor Fire & Rescue Service
http://www.districtoftaylor.com/images/uploads/docs/Fire_Media_Release.pdf
Taylor Kids Kamp 2013! Register Now!
Taylor Kids Kamp is back with a new program, new schedule, a new team, and many new crafts, games and activities!
There is still a few spaces available. Please pick up your registration form at the District Office!
Baldonnel School Spring Sale
Baldonnel PAC Spring Sale
The Baldonnel School PAC is hosting a Ladies Soccer Tournament and Spring Sale at the Baldonnel School on:
May 25th from 9-3pm
Bring the family down and check out the home based businesses, garage sale, potting plants, hanging baskets, goodies, soccer games and enjoy breakfast or lunch!
Emergency Preparedness BBQ - May 8
Taylor Emergency Services, along with Taylor’s Industrial Mutual Aid Group (TIMAG) are proud to be hosting an
Emergency Preparedness Open House BBQ.
Lone Wolf Golf Club Opening
Lone Wolf Golf Club officially opens Wednesday April 24th for the season.
Yes ......that is tomorrow!
Back nine will be open for play starting at 10:00 am. All 18 holes will be open by Thursday! All greens will be open!
Restaurant will be open regular hours starting this Thursday!
Let’s play golf and make the 2013 season a great one.
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Dave Callum
General Manager
Lone Wolf Golf Club
(250) 789-3711
lonewolfgolf.ca
Integrative cancer care pilot project
Do you have a cancer diagnosis and live in a remote or rural part of BC?
Apply at http://www.inspirehealth.ca/onlinepilot to be part of the InspireLIFE BC pilot project, a unique online program that brings integrative cancer care to the comfort of your home. We are offering 24 spots in this pilot project at no cost.
Deadline to apply is May 7, 2013. Space is limited.
The InspireLIFE BC pilot program is presented by InspireHealth and offers select online programs and services in support of an integrative approach to cancer care. Through this program you will have access to our health care practitioners and learn powerful ways to alleviate symptoms of treatment, reduce the likelihood of recurrence, and optimize your body’s healing potential.
Click here to apply by May 7th.
Bingo tonight! New dates for May & June Bingo
Tonight is B - I - N - G - O night!
Join us at 7:00pm at the Taylor Community Hall!
Please note that the dates for May & June Bingo had to be changed!
May 24 !!! (New date)
June 7 !!! (New date)
When: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Where: Taylor Community Hall
Cost: FREE
Ages: All ages, under 19 must be accompanied by an adult
Please Note: Dates are subject to change
Spring Clean-Up event, April 22nd!
When: April 22nd, 10am - 12pm
Where: Taylor Community Hall (Meeting Point)
BBQ at the end of the event!
With the support of residents, community organizations and local businesses, we want to give our community a good clean-up before the summer season. Clean-up can take place around your home, your business and community facilities like the Community Hall, Visitor Center, Fire Hall and others.
Special Council Meeting
There will be a Special Meeting of Council on April 16 at 5:00 pm in Council Chambers at the District of Taylor Office.
Further inquiries please contact tkucera@districtoftaylor.com
Family Movie Night April 27, 2013
Mark your calendars! Family Movie Night will return in 2013!
Saturday, April 27th, 7-9pm (Taylor Community Hall). We will show the family fun movie "We Bought a Zoo"!
Cancellation of Recreation Programs on selected dates
Winter Walking Group, April 8th & 22nd
Departmental Year End Reports
The District of Taylor has uploaded each Departmental Year End Report.
Summer Job Opportunities at the District of Taylor
Please note the job postings in the employment opportunity section for the 2013 Taylor Kids Kamp.
Local Resident receives Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award
Local resident Gavin Holmes is a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Having served 47 years, he was recently nominated for the Queen’s
Diamond Jubilee by the Fort St. John Royal Canadian Legion. At the Council meeting on March 5th, Holmes was presented with the award by Mayor Jarvis.
Notice of Intention to Dispose of Land 9953 -100 A Street
The Municipal Council of the District of Taylor gives notice pursuant to Section 26 and 94 of the Community Charter of the intention to dispose of land that is not being made available to the public for acquisition.
Request for Proposal North Taylor Waterline Twinning
DISTRICT OF TAYLOR
NORTH TAYLOR WATERLINE TWINNING
Sealed proposals clearly marked “North Taylor Waterline Twinning” will be received by the District of Taylor up to 4:00pm, local time March 20, 2013 at Council Chambers 10007–100th A Street, Taylor, B.C.
“You Spoke…We Listened” Community Check In
You Spoke....We Listened. The District of Taylor is developing an Offical Community Plan (OCP) with YOUR input! Join us on January 30th and let us know if we're on the right track!
Web portal promotes investment opportunities in northeast BC
A new regional investment attraction website, Invest Northeast BC, reveals the high amount of economic activity taking place in B.C.’s energy-rich northeast region.
Taylor Sustainability Survey Prize Winner Announced
The District of Taylor would like to thank the many local residents that took the time to complete the online Taylor sustainability survey that was conducted over the last several weeks.
The amount of input gathered was amazing and shows the support that our community has for community based decision making processes.
A big congratulations goes out to our 16GB iPod winner Pauline Plourde.
Full survey results will be passed on to community members via the District of Taylor website shortly.
Smart Meter Notification from BC Hydro
Starting in July 2011 through December 2012, BC Hydro and Corix, our BC-based contractor, is exchanging more than 1.8 million meters. Meter exchanges in your community will commence in May 2012 and are scheduled to be completed by the end of August 2012.
Invest in Taylor- NDIT Industrial Site Profile
The industrial development park offers 15.066 hectares of easily developed industrial land in the heart of the District of Taylor. The industrial park is located along a paved access road with 100% capacity off the Alaska Highway which leads to the Fort Saint John Airport 10.2km north of the site. The airport has daily flights to Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Prince George with connections to major international airports. Additionally, the site runs adjacent to an existing rail line with the potential for direct service to the lots.
