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Volunteer Firefighters
Being a volunteer firefighter requires commitment, motivation, and an interest in serving your community. Do you have what it takes?
What do District of Hope Volunteer Firefighters do?
• Attend and fight fires (structure, vehicle, wildland etc.)
• Provide medical assistance
• Respond to hazardous materials situations
• Respond to motor vehicle incidents...
Waste Collection Information
Waste Collection
Effective since April 1, 2020, the new Fraser Valley Regional District waste sorting bylaw applies to all owners or occupiers of residential, commercial, industrial and institutional properties in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Harrison Hot Springs, Hope, Kent, Mission and Electoral Areas A - H.
To comply with this bylaw, residents of Hope must sort all recyclable and compostable material out of the garbage before it leaves your property.
The implementation of the...
Othello Road Traffic Notice
Due to the continued deterioration of a portion of Othello Road, the District of Hope will be reducing the road to one-lane traffic for approximately 125 meters. The lane reduction is located midway between the intersection of Kawkawa Lake Road and the entrance to Nestle Waters. Movement will be controlled via sensor operated traffic lights that will alternate the flow of vehicles automatically, as needed. The lane reduction will remain in place until such time that this section of road is...
Non-Medical Cannabis Information
New Information: At the 6:30 pm November 4, 2019 Committee of the Whole Meeting (C/W), Council will be reviewing and discussion information pertaining to the sale of legalized Cannabis within the District of Hope. The C/W Meeting will be held at the District of Hope Municipal Office, 325 Wallace Street, Hope, BC.
At the August 27, 2018 Regular Council Meeting Council directed staff to proceed with a Cannabis Survey,mirroring the one produced by Abbotsford...
District Releases Economic Development Strategy
The District of Hope releases the Economic Development Strategy.
Bridge Reopened - Flood Hope Road
UPDATE-753 Emergency Temporary Connection
The District of Hope has entered into an agreement with 753 Water Works to assist in providing water to their customers as citizens of Hope. This allows for an emergency temporary connection to the District’s water system until such time as repairs and upgrades can be made to the 753 system so it can again operate independently.
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Housing First Readiness Assessment
Hope HF readiness assessment (final report) is available for viewing. See related documents below:
Customer Service Improvements
The District of Hope is reorganizing how it provides clerical support to its departments and customer service at the District Hall. Previously there was administrative staff at the Operations Yard along with clerical staff dedicated to Community Development and Finance. In addition the District only had one dedicated full-time front desk customer service clerk. Management has undertaken an in-depth study of the duties of these positions and determined that reorganization is desired. As a...
Flushing of Water Mains Notice
The Utilities Department will perform its annual program of hydrant maintenance and water main flushing from October 6th through October 24th, 2014.
As a result of this flushing, you may notice changes in water pressure and there may be some discoloration or sediment in the water. This is a temporary condition and is not a health hazard. To avoid inconvenience, check your water before doing laundry. You may wish to keep water in the refrigerator for drinking and cooking.
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