Structure ¶ Mission Statement ¶ Philosophy ¶ Goals ¶ Facility Development History Organizational Structure The Chetwynd & District Recreation Complex is owned by the Peace River Regional District and operated and administered through an Operations Agreement by the District of Chetwynd. Our CAO of the District of Chetwynd is responsible to ensure the facilities are operated in accordance to the mandate set by the Civic Properties Commission.  The Civic Properties Commission is a group of volunteer elected officials, three representing Peace River Regional District Area “E”, and three representing the District of Chetwynd who set mandate and govern operations of the Chetwynd & District Recreation Complex facilities. Civic Properties Commission officials:
Area E - Tim Caton, Norma Tower, and Marcie Fofonoff
District of Chetwynd - Evan Saugstad, Laverne Norris and Kathy Weaver The Civic Properties Commission meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month and is open to the public. Anyone interested in attending a meeting should contact the Director of Parks & Recreation 250-788-2214 for meeting time and place. Letters can be addressed to Civic Properties Commission, Box 757, Chetwynd, BC, V0C 1J0.
Mission Statement
The aim of the Chetwynd & District Recreation Complex is to: · Offer recreational services to the community which are not being met by another business or interest group
· Act as a resource to the community
· Facilitate the development of clubs and organizations
· Provide the best quality recreational experience and service for children, youth, adults and families Philosophy · The Chetwynd & District Recreation Complex is committed to working with and for the community to deliver quality recreation programs and services to citizens of Chetwynd and surrounding area. Goals · To facilitate a balanced, diverse and quality system of leisure opportunities and services which must meet the needs and interests of all the community and surrounding area within the fiscal capabilities
· To provide a friendly and hospitable environment for all patrons and participants
· To foster community spirit and leadership through community involvement and participation in all aspects of the Recreation system
· To encourage development, coordination and cooperation amongst all public and private organizations and agencies in the delivery of leisure services and to support the integration of leisure and other human resources
· To enhance the quality of life, social well being, and sense of community through community participation in leisure programs
· The goals in the delivery of the recreational services can continue to grow and change as the needs of the community and area grow and change Facility Development History · The Ice Arena is the original facility and was officially opened in 1971. Before that an outdoor arena served the community.· Following the original facility, there have been several additions over the years. The new curling rink was constructed in 1981. The original curling rink facility was located between the present curling rink and library. The Tamarak Hall was added on in 1985. The Cottonwood Hall and kitchen were added in 1987.· Renovations to the front entrance area and the installation of the elevator occurred in the late 1980’s.· In addition a new refrigeration plant was installed in 2000 for the curling rink and ice arena along with major aesthetic renovations in 2001 for the bleacher and corridor areas of the ice arena
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