News Releases

Water Quality Advisory - Russet Bluff Water System

WATER QUALITY ADVISORY - Russet Bluff Water SystemEffective June 16, 2023

The Cariboo Regional District has issued a water quality advisory, to the Russet Bluff Water System users pursuant to a request of a Drinking Water Officer under Section 14 of the Drinking Water Protection Act. This Advisory remains in effect until further notice.

The Cariboo Regional District's water systems are tested regularly to ensure they meet public health regulations. Scheduled maintenance of the Russet Bluff Water...

Boil Water Advisory - Russet Bluff Water System

June 13, 2023

Immediate Release

Boil Water Notice for Russet Bluff Water System Users

The Cariboo Regional District has issued a Boil Water Notice effective June 16th, to the Russet Bluff Water system users pursuant to a request of a Drinking Water Officer under Section 14 of the Drinking Water Protection Act. This Notice remains in effect until further notice.

The Cariboo Regional District's water systems are tested regularly to ensure they meet public health regulations. Scheduled maintenance of...

Voters reject borrowing for North Cariboo pool upgrades

June 10, 202323-14For Immediate Release

Voters reject borrowing for North Cariboo pool upgrades

Quesnel, B.C. – The ballots have been counted, and the referendum results are in – voters have turned down the Cariboo Regional District’s proposal to borrow $35 million for the proposed upgrades at the Quesnel and District Arts and Recreation Centre, with 1,085 “yes” votes and 1,664 no votes, with a minor increase in voter turnout.

“I want to thank all those people who marked their Ballot letting the...

Horse Lake Water Conservation Notice

06-09-2023

The Cariboo Regional District is issuing a Water Conservation Notice for users of the Horse Lake Water Systems. Due to mechanical issues in the production well supplying the system, water availability is severely constrained and at risk. Reservoir levels are currently reduced to less than 20% of capacity.

In order to preserve water supplies, residents are urgently asked to reduce their water consumption as much as possible. Watering lawns, washing vehicles, and non-essential uses of...

Board Highlights - June 2, 2023

City of Quesnel updates Board on healthcare recruitment and retention activities

Beverlee Barr presented an update to the Board on the City of Quesnel’s healthcare recruitment and retention initiative. The program began in 2015 as a means of addressing a shortage of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, and has since become a well-recognized model for similar services to complement the recruitment efforts of health authorities. A similar initiative was later introduced to the...