Jackfish Community Hall Next Steps
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
- Learn more: Explore this project page to learn more about the facility history and condition, estimated costs and the proposed service area map
- Take the online survey by May 15 @ 3pm: We need to know if you support repairing the hall or not
- Plan to attend the Community Meeting on March 12, 2026, from 6:30 pm to 8pm at the Chetwynd Recreation Centre to learn more about tax costs
