Latest News & Announcements

School District No. 59 (PRS) will be having an Election by Voting in three of four Trustee Electoral Areas (TEA).  

Pursuant to section 98 of the Local Government Act, Chief Election Officers in TEA II (Tumbler Ridge), TEA III (Dawson Creek) and TEA IV (Rural Areas Surrounding Dawson Creek including Pouce Coupe) have declared an Election By Voting. 

The full candidate list is stated on the Declaration of Election by Voting or Acclamation for the 2026 General School Trustee Election. 

The school district works in partnership with local municipalities to conduct the election process. Please follow election updates for Trustee Electoral Areas at the following locations:
TEA II - District of Tumbler Ridge 
TEA III - City of Dawson Creek 
TEA IV - School District No. 59 - NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

Thank you to all candidates that have put their name forward for the office of School Trustee.

Congratulations to the candidates in Trustee Electoral Area I (Chetwynd & Contiguous Rural Area) that are acclaimed.

Tumbler Ridge Community Update - September 21, 2026

We know how important a new school is to the Tumbler Ridge community, and we are pleased to share an update.

The Province and SD 59 Peace River South School District are continuing to work together to move the new school project forward. An RFP (Request for Proposal) for preliminary site work will be issued this week. This work will help us better understand the site and inform the next stages of the project.

The Ministry of Infrastructure and the District of Tumbler Ridge have identified a potential location for the new secondary school in the middle bench area. This aligns with what we heard from many people during the spring consultation with Safer Schools Together.

We understand that this proposed site may be new information, and we want to make sure families, and community members have clear information as the project progresses. 

At this stage, the work will focus on learning more about the site to see if it is suitable for a new school. This is an important early step in moving the project forward and making sure we are doing our due diligence.

Starting this process now is important because winter conditions in Tumbler Ridge can make the work more challenging. Getting this underway as soon as possible will help keep the overall project moving forward.

Upcoming Community Consultations
There will be an opportunity for students, families, and community members to share their input as the project moves forward. Community consultations are planned for later this fall, and we look forward to hearing from the Tumbler Ridge community and sharing more information soon.

We know there is a lot of interest in this project, and we’ll continue to keep students, families, and the broader Tumbler Ridge community informed as we move forward.

Safer Schools Together is offering FREE family sessions designed to support families and caregivers in navigating the digital world. The sessions are part of Safer Schools Togethers’ on-going work through the Ministry of Education and Childcare’s erase strategy. 

Family sessions are recommended for Parents/Caregivers/Grandparents and youth aged 10 and up. Click here for more information and dates on the following upcoming sessions:

Establishing Safe, Caring, & Respectful Digital Communities - September 15, 2026

Establishing Family Practices for Safeguarding Against Cyberbullying and Sextortion - October 13, 2026