District of Mackenzie

What District of Mackenzie does

The District of Mackenzie is a municipal government incorporated in 1966 under British Columbia's Local Government Act, serving approximately 3,700 residents in a remote northern BC community situated between the Rocky and Omineca Mountains. It delivers essential municipal services across utilities (water distribution via two closed-loop systems drawing from Morfee Lake and Gantahaz wells, sanitary sewer, hydrant flushing), waste management (automated side-arm garbage collection at $199.75/year weekly or $169.21/year bi-weekly, recycling in partnership with the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George), infrastructure maintenance (snow removal triggered at 5cm weekday / 7cm weekend thresholds, parking enforcement), public safety (Fire Department, Bylaw Services, animal control), and community facilities (Mackenzie Recreation Centre, municipal campground, airport, cemetery). The District employs 37 staff organized under a Mayor-Council-CAO governance structure.

Core technology consists of physical municipal infrastructure rather than software platforms. Notable technical components include a 596,000 cubic metre Morfee Lake reservoir and a 350,000 cubic metre Gantahaz reservoir, automated side-arm garbage collection trucks, a Level 3 EV charging station installed via BC Hydro partnership, and solar panels plus a heat recovery system at the Recreation Centre projected to reduce energy consumption by 26.8% and emissions by 159 tonnes annually. The District also runs the FoodCycler Pilot Project with Food Cycle Science for residential food-waste diversion.

The District's revenue model is tax-and-fee based. Primary revenue comes from property taxes billed annually, supplemented by subscription-style utility billing (water, sewer, garbage collection fees on the Annual Property Tax Notice), transaction-based water conservation rebates (toilets, washing machines, dishwashers), and grants. A 10% late-payment penalty applies to outstanding amounts. The District serves three main segments: Mackenzie residents (primary, accessing all services), local businesses (commercial garbage collection, bulk container services, business licenses), and Neighboring First Nations communities (recreation facility access). Distribution is direct via the municipal office and utility billing system; marketing relies on the District website, Facebook, the Let's Chat Mackenzie engagement platform, email/newsletter, and community events such as Rockin' the Ridgeline and Mountain Magic WinterQuest.

Name

District of Mackenzie

Legal name

District of Mackenzie

Website

https://districtofmackenzie.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The District of Mackenzie is a British Columbia district municipality incorporated in 1966 that delivers essential municipal services — water, sewer, waste collection, recycling, recreation, snow removal, fire, and bylaw enforcement — to approximately 3,700 residents in a remote northern community, funded primarily through property taxes and user fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Utilities (221), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

Keywords

• Municipal services
• Water distribution
• Waste management
• Recreation facilities
• Local government

Headquarters

HQ city

Mackenzie

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Primary revenue source for municipal operations and services funded through annual property tax assessments
2. Utility Billing: Water and sewer services billed to residents through utility accounts
3. Garbage Collection Fees: Weekly pickup at $199.75 annually, bi-weekly at $169.21, commercial bulk container services with monthly rates
4. Water Conservation Rebates: Rebates for water-efficient appliances including toilets ($75-$125), washing machines ($150-$200), and dishwashers

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The District of Mackenzie is a municipal government entity providing essential public services to approximately 3,700 residents in northern British Columbia. Its core offerings include water distribution and sewer services, automated garbage collection and recycling, snow removal and road maintenance, a recreation centre, municipal campground, airport operations, fire and emergency services, business licensing, building permits, animal control, and cemetery services. Services are funded through property taxes, utility billing, user fees, and grants.

Product overview

The District of Mackenzie provides comprehensive municipal services as a local government. The service portfolio includes core utility services (water distribution, sewer services), waste management (automated garbage collection, recycling), infrastructure maintenance (snow removal, road plowing, parking enforcement), community facilities (recreation centre, municipal campground), and administrative services (business licences, building permits, animal control, cemetery, airport, and Freedom of Information requests). Services operate through a combination of in-house operations and partnerships with regional bodies like the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Distribution System

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy consumption reduction of 26.8% at Mackenzie Recreation Centre
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Community Energy Association (CEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe District of Mackenzie is a member of the Community Energy Association and actively participates in the Northern Climate Action Network (NorthCAN) to advance local climate action initiatives and share best practices with other BC communities.
• BC HydrocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Electric Vehicle Charging Project with BC Hydro's Public EV Infrastructure Program. BC Hydro conducted site surveys and installed a Level 3 EV charger in the community at no cost to the District.
• Food Cycle ScienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroundbreaking partnership for the FoodCycler Pilot Project offering residents technology to turn kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost at home, reducing organic waste from the waste stream.
• Regional District of Fraser-Fort GeorgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose collaboration with the Regional District to provide recycling opportunities within the community. The District works with RDFFG on waste reduction programs and operates the Mackenzie Transfer Station.
• McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community ForestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for natural resources economic development and community forest management initiatives.
• Mackenzie Outdoor and Recreation Association (MORATA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization that proposed and helps maintain the Azan Tunneh Trail, which encircles the community and connects existing trail networks for multi-season recreational use.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• District of Houston: Small northern BC district municipality offering the same municipal service portfolio — water distribution, sewer, waste collection, recreation, and public works — to a population of similar scale.
• District of Kitimat: Northern BC district municipality with similar industrial-resource economic base and a comparable portfolio of water, sewer, waste, and recreation services.
• Town of Smithers: Northern BC inland municipality providing comparable municipal utilities, waste management, and recreation services; similar economic base anchored in forestry and natural resources.
• District of Vanderhoof: Small interior BC district municipality providing the same range of local government services (water, sewer, garbage, recreation, public works) with a comparable forestry-influenced economy.
• District of Chetwynd: Northeastern BC district municipality of similar size delivering the standard municipal service portfolio to a small, resource-dependent population.
• City of Fort St. John: Larger but proximate Peace Region BC municipality offering the same core municipal utilities and public services; relevant comparable for service structure and northern BC operating environment.
• City of Quesnel: Interior BC municipality with a comparable forestry-dependent economy and full municipal service portfolio including utilities, waste, and recreation.
• Village of Burns Lake: Small northern BC lakeside municipality with a similar forestry-dependent economy and comparable municipal service offerings to a small population base.
• District of Tumbler Ridge: Small northeastern BC district municipality of comparable size and remoteness, providing the same core municipal services (water, sewer, waste, recreation, public works) to a similarly small population base.

Broad incumbents

• Regional District of Fraser-Fort George: Regional partner of the District of Mackenzie for recycling and waste reduction; provides broader regional public services and infrastructure across multiple member municipalities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/173886657048
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/district-of-mackenzie

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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