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Facility and Service Closures, Sept. 19, 2022
In response to the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the federal government has announced that Monday, Sept. 19 will be a federal holiday and a national day of mourning. The Province of British Columbia is acknowledging the federal holiday and the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine (RDKS) is following this direction.
In recognition of the national day of mourning, most non-essential RDKS services will be closed on Sept. 19, reopening the following business day, including:
- Regional District Main Office, 4545 Lazelle Avenue
- Works & Services Thornhill Office, 3128 Highway 16 East
- Thornhill Animal Shelter, 3856 Desjardins Avenue
The Upper Skeena Recreation Center will operate on regular scheduled hours. Essential RDKS services will also be available on Sept. 19, including:
- Thornhill and Greater Terrace Area curbside organics, recycling & garbage collection—as per the regular 2022 Collection Schedule
- Solid waste facilities, including the Thornhill Transfer Station and Forceman Ridge Waste Management Facility—as per regular scheduled operating hours
- Water and sewer services – emergency response only; call 1-800-360-9189
- Thornhill Fire Department – emergency response only; facility will otherwise be closed to the public.
For more information about RDKS facility and service closures on Sept. 19, 2022, please contact the Regional District Main Office at 250-615-6100 or [email protected].