Commemorative Crosswalk - Thank you, Lhtako!
Lhtako Dene approached the City proposing a veteran commemorative crosswalk and offered to cover the installation and ongoing maintenance costs. Within a couple of days, a location was chosen, and staff had the painters booked so it would be in place in time for Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day! Thank you to the Lhtako Dene Nation for sponsoring the commemorative crosswalk on Kinchant Street.
Official Community Plan & Zoning bylaws
Council provided first reading to City of Quesnel Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1979 of 2025 and City of Quesnel Zoning Bylaw No. 1980 of 2025, directed staff to hold a public consultation session to answer community questions on Tuesday, December 2nd, at 4:30 pm in Council Chambers and set the Public Hearing date for the bylaws to follow on Tuesday, December 2nd, at 5:30 pm in Council Chambers.
Bylaw Links
Committee Meetings
- October 28, 2025 - Airport Advisory Committee
- October 29, 2025 - Governance & Strategy Committee
Grants
- Council ratified the time-sensitive electronic vote for a resolution of support for Quesnel Downtown Association's application to the provincial Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) for the proposed project, “Random Acts of Shopping”.
Council approved the following Northern Development Initiative Trust grant applications:
- Economic Development Capacity Building - $50,000 to support the salary of the Manager of Economic Development & Tourism.
- Grant Writing Support - $8,000 and $2,500 included in the 2026 operating budget for the Economic Development Coordinator’s salary.
- Business Façade Improvement - $20,000
- Local Government Intern program - up to $55,000 and Council committed to providing sufficient financial and staffing resources to host the intern, provide training and exposure opportunities and include $20,750 in the 2026 and 2027 operating budgets to cover the City’s contribution.
Snow Contractor's Liability Insurance
Council approved service provider agreements with Kelly Kirkham and Kodiak Mechanical for the 2025/2026 winter season.
Operations Plan update
The City Manager reported that the operations plan was developed and approved in the spring following the adoption of Council’s new strategic plan. The operations plan documents the annual objectives that Council has directed staff pursue to report on progress for the strategic plan. At this time, administration is on track to complete the operations plan for 2025.
Bylaws
- 1978 - City of Quesnel Comprehensive Fees Amendment Bylaw 1978, 2025 - Final Adoption
- 1979 - City of Quesnel Official Community Plan Bylaw 1979, 2025 - First Reading and Set Public Hearing Date for December 2, 2025, at 5:30 pm
- 1980 - City of Quesnel Zoning Bylaw 1980, 2025 - First Reading and Set Public Hearing Date for December 2, 2025, at 5:30 pm
Announcements
The Rotary Club of Quesnel was founded on November 2, 1955 and is celebrating their 70th anniversary this year. Although 70 years is a milestone, they have decided to save the celebration for their 75th anniversary to focus on Dr. John Havens' inspiring 60 years of active service to the club and our community.
The Witness Blanket - After many months of community coordination, the College of New Caledonia (CNC) will host The Witness Blanket, created by artist Carey Newman, that recognizes the experiences of Residential School Survivors and the ongoing journey toward truth and reconciliation. Created from 887 reclaimed and donated objects from residential schools, churches, government buildings, and cultural structures across Canada. The Witness Blanket is a symbol of national reconciliation.
- November 5 – 21, 2025 - On display at the CNC Quesnel Campus
- November 13, 2025, at 10:00 am - Opening event at the Quesnel campus. A collaboration between the Quesnel Tillicum Society and CNC.
Next regularly scheduled Council meeting: Tuesday, November 25, 2025