PROPOSED NEW POLICY – Recreation Facility Allocation Policy

PROPOSED NEW POLICY – Recreation Facility Allocation Policy 

During the Regular Meeting of Council held on October 14, 2025, Council proposed a new Recreation Facility Allocation Policy, which repeals and replaces the existing Ice Allocation Policy.

A summary of the new Recreation Facility Allocation Policy includes the following:

• Standardized Formatting
• Expanded Scope
• Addition of Definitions & User Categories
• Priority of Use
• Facility Seasons
• Method of Allocation & Scheduling
• Third-Party Operated Facilities
• Fees & Charges
• Cancellations of Bookings
• User Group Responsibilities
• Code of Conduct

A summary of the key updates, along with the draft policy, is available in the staff report titled “Recreation Facility Allocation Policy” (Please click the link for additional information.)

Members of the public who believe they may be impacted by the proposed changes to the City of Dawson Creek's policy are invited to submit their written comments by no later than 4:30 p.m. on November 18, 2025. Comments may be directed to Tab Young, Corporate Officer, via:

• Email
• Telephone: 250-784-3614
• In person at City Hall, located at 10105 12a Street, during regular business hours; 
• 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

For more information or to view the proposed policy, see the Recreation Facility Allocation Policy Report that was presented to Council.