The Village of Gold River has made some amendments to the Permissive Tax Exemption Policy. All non-profit organizations seeking a Permissive Tax Exemption will need to apply by July 15, 2022. A successful application will normally be approved for up to three years unless the applicant is leasing their space.
The Aquatic Centre is hosting one final event before they close down for the Season. Details in poster.
Emergency Watermain Break Repair
Effective: Friday April 29, 2022 @ 10am
Duration: To be determined
Areas Effected: Industrial Park Place (including the Lodge and Sea and Fields Mall), Gold River High School, Ucona Court.
The next Glow Swim will be held on Friday April 29 from 6 to 9pm with Glow sticks and Ollie the Octopus!
New Session of Yoga will begin April 5 and run until May 17. On Tuesday’s from 6:30 to 7:45pm. $40.25 for 7 sessions. Registration is available at the Aquatic Centre. See poster for details.
The Village of Gold River is inviting the public to attend an open house at the Village Office to learn more about the five-year Financial Plan for the Village. There will be two sessions: March 15, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm and March 16, 2022 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Open house will take place in Council Chambers at 499 Muchalat Drive with Staff and Council available to answers questions.
For a brief overview of finances see financial presentation below.
The Village of Gold River will be holding a Public Hearing on March 21, 2022 at 7:00pm in Council Chambers at the Village Office to hear public comments regarding a proposed zoning amendment.
The zoning amendment will allow for Bitcoin Mining and Data Centers to become a permitted use in the Heavy Industrial Zone – M.1.
All persons who believe their interest in property may be affected by the proposed bylaw and wish to register an opinion may do so by:
Formal Notice: Public Hearing Notice – Zoning Bylaw Bitcoin
Please see the attached poster for the Spring Classes Schedule at the Rec Centre.
Glow Swim this Friday from 6:00 to 9:00pm at the Anne Fiddick Aquatic Centre! Please see attached poster for details.
The Village of Gold River has been developing the case for a supportive housing solution with assistance from Providence Health Care, M’akola Housing Society, and M’akola Development Services. Senior’s housing and supportive housing has been on Council’s radar for the past several years with many discussions taking place with various provincial entities. One of the major problems that has been noted with seniors living in community is the lack of support services available requiring some residents to move into long-term care prematurely, or move to a larger community to access these services.
The Goal of this project is to create supportive housing that will allow seniors to stay in their community of choice and offer services that support independence. This paper proposes that a 20-unit non-profit housing complex be developed with some hospitality services being offered on an as needed basis. At this stage in the process, the case has been outlined, and has been shared with our MLA, the Ministers of Housing and Health, BC Housing, and BC’s Seniors Advocate. The Village has been working with the province to identify grant funding that could help make this project a reality.
Staff report with housing strategy paper below: https://goldriver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220202-Supportive-Housing-Strategy.pdf