Jackfish Community Hall Next Steps

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The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is is engaging Jackfish residents to review the results of a recent building condition assessment and provide input on the future of the Jackfish Community Hall, located at 1515 Old Jackfish Road.

The hall, located outside of Chetwynd, is owned by the PRRD and historically was operated by the Jackfish Lake Community Club.

A facility assessment in 2021, coupled with damage from a heating failure, determined that the facility needs substantial repairs, maintenance and upgrades to improve fire safety and accessibility. The facility has been closed since 2021 due to these factors. The hall currently lacks a consistent way to fund the repairs and ongoing operations of the building, relying on temporary grants and fundraising.

Residents are asked to consider whether they support repairing the hall based on the findings of the building assessment through an online survey and community meeting. This is the final planned community meeting for this project. If there is clear community support, approval from the Province, and the Board approves moving forward, a public vote (referendum) could happen on October 17, 2026.

Next Steps for the Community

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is is engaging Jackfish residents to review the results of a recent building condition assessment and provide input on the future of the Jackfish Community Hall, located at 1515 Old Jackfish Road.

The hall, located outside of Chetwynd, is owned by the PRRD and historically was operated by the Jackfish Lake Community Club.

A facility assessment in 2021, coupled with damage from a heating failure, determined that the facility needs substantial repairs, maintenance and upgrades to improve fire safety and accessibility. The facility has been closed since 2021 due to these factors. The hall currently lacks a consistent way to fund the repairs and ongoing operations of the building, relying on temporary grants and fundraising.

Residents are asked to consider whether they support repairing the hall based on the findings of the building assessment through an online survey and community meeting. This is the final planned community meeting for this project. If there is clear community support, approval from the Province, and the Board approves moving forward, a public vote (referendum) could happen on October 17, 2026.

Next Steps for the Community

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Welcome to the Jackfish Community Hall Project Q&A!

Feel free to post your questions here, and a member of the PRRD Project Team will provide answers! Your inquiries are valuable, as they can assist other community members in gaining a deeper understanding.

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    Is there a total cost breakdown for the 1MM spend over the 15 years?

    Vern asked 8 months ago

    Hi Vern,

    Based on our current calculations, the total yearly taxation cost is estimated at $71,813.

    Here's a breakdown of where that money would go:

    • $7,590 for the day-to-day PRRD administration of the service.
    • $20,000 for the organization's yearly operating expenses like utilities, insurance and janitorial.
    • $15,000 PRRD's savings for future major repairs and replacements.
    • $29,223 for a 15-year loan to cover the initial repairs, maintenance and debt servicing.


    Just remember that these are early numbers and this estimate can change. We'll have a more accurate estimate after we've heard from the community and have been given approval by the Regional Board to move forward with more detailed planning.

Page last updated: 30 Apr 2026, 06:25 PM