Regional districts were created by the provincial government in 1965 to deliver local (municipal-style) services to rural areas that fall outside of a municipal boundary and to achieve economies of scale for region-wide services. Each regional district is composed of municipalities and electoral areas (rural communities) and delivers a unique blend of regional, sub-regional and local services to its residents.

• Regional services are provided to all municipalities and electoral areas. Examples are parks & outdoor recreation, air quality, and solid waste management.
• Sub-regional services involve two or more jurisdictions such as animal control services, Hope & Area Recreation Centre, and the invasive weeds program.
• Local services are provided to electoral areas only and include garbage & recycling facilities, fire protection, planning & development and bylaw enforcement.

The range of services provided by the FVRD is shown below. Click the image to see a larger version.

Strategic Plan

A strategic plan is a blueprint for the Regional District’s future policy and budget decisions. The strategic plan establishes long-term goals and short-term areas of focus that guide the FVRD’s decision-making and position us to meet upcoming challenges. Along with budgeting for operational needs and services, money must be budgeted to ensure goals and objectives identified by the Regional Board can be met. Check out the FVRD's 2023 - 2026 Strategic Plan.