Retirement Presentation - Curtis Galbraith
Council recognized the retirement of 25-year employee Curtis Galbraith. We wish Curtis all the best in his retirement.
COFI (Council of Forest Industries) Convention
Mayor Ron Paull provided an update on his and City Manager Joel McKay’s recent participation at the Council of Forest Industries Convention from April 8 to 10, 2026, in Vancouver. The convention brought together nearly 700 leaders from forestry, government, First Nations, business, and local communities. Speakers highlighted the Cariboo Region’s major role in BC’s forest economy. At the same time, it was clear the industry is at a crossroads, with ongoing challenges around regulations, markets, trade barriers, and access to fibre creating uncertainty for communities like Quesnel. There was also optimism around solutions, such as community-based forestry, improved wildfire management, and better use of residual fibre.
Mayor Paull had the opportunity to speak with industry representatives and take part in a Resource Works podcast, where he highlighted Quesnel’s deep forestry roots, current innovation, available mill infrastructure, skilled workforce, and future opportunities.
The key takeaway: forestry remains essential to a strong province, and real, timely action is needed to ensure the industry and communities like Quesnel can thrive into the future.
Council will be sending a letter to the Ministry of Forests and the Premier supporting the immediate need for provincial policy reform regarding the forest industry.
City of Quesnel Centennial
Council has approved the creation of a Quesnel Centennial Advisory Committee to help guide planning and engagement for the City’s 2028 Centennial celebration. Council will work with staff to bring together community stakeholders to participate on the committee.
City of Quesnel Financial Plan Bylaw 1981, 2026 and City of Quesnel Tax Rate Bylaw 1982, 2026
Council approved the first three readings of the City of City of Quesnel Financial Plan Bylaw 1981, 2026 and City of Quesnel Tax Rate Bylaw 1982, 2026.
The average residence in Quesnel (valued at $370,016) will see an increase of $36.13 (2.6%) in the municipal tax portion of their property tax invoice or $9.76 per $100,000 of assessment. A commercial business will see on average an increase of $40.79 per $100,000 of assessment, major industry -$51.64 per $100,000.
Announcements
- DeRoche Ridge Rush and Mercantile Market
9:00 am – 11:00 pm on June 27th, 2026 at LeBourdais Park
Scavenger hunt, local vendors, food trucks, DJ, Karaoke and more - Category 2 and 3 open fire prohibitions coming into effect across the Cariboo Fire Centre
Effective at 12:00 pm (noon) PDT on Thursday, April 23, 2026, Category 2 and 3 open fires and associated equipment and activities will be prohibited across the entire Cariboo Fire Centre including the Tsilhqot'in (Xeni Gwet'in) Declared Title Area. - National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls - Red Dress Day
A walk is being planned, and more details and a poster will be shared in the community shortly.