Water shortage leads to Dawson Creek declaring state of local emergency
Drought-ridden Dawson Creek’s city council voted to enact a state of local emergency as water levels in the Kiskatinaw River are ten times below the average.
‘A northern voice’ at the UBCM secured a visit from the premier this spring
Premier David Eby said he'd visit Fort St John while city council was at a conference of local governments. Councillors also brought the natural resource sector and local healthcare shortfalls to the province’s attention.
Dawson Creek seeks comments on proposed solution to city’s water shortage
A new pipeline for water may be coming to assist Dawson Creek as its water supply dries up and the Peace remains drought ridden.
PRRD to continue ‘supporting lifesaving organization’ with contract renewal
A healthcare helicopter service will continue to operate in the Peace after a budget cut threatened “detrimental changes” to their operations in the region.
Fort St John begins winterization process to avoid frost-ration
Winterization efforts have begun in Fort St John as the city tries to avoid its spray pad from feeling the morning frost and other icy inconveniences in its parks.
A new chapter opens for the Taylor Public Library
The Taylor Public Library is taking steps towards claiming the entire main floor of the former District of Taylor Library and Medical Clinic.
Request for grant from Fort St John Men’s Shed group denied by PRRD
A local charity’s request for funding to cover the costs of a permanent location for its members was rejected by the regional district’s rural budget administration committee.
$2.8 million from pot of grants to be redistributed by PRRD
$2.8 million in unused funds will be returned to their respective rural electoral areas by the Peace River Regional District in the hopes of funding future improvements in the communities.
Aquatic facility working group to dive into North Peace Leisure Pool project
Fort St John city councillors Trevor Bolin and Sarah MacDougall will represent the public on the city’s newly-formed aquatic facility working group for the North Peace Leisure Pool project.
City council begins $3.6 million upgrade to Dawson Creek’s Kin Park
A $3.6 million project will make a splash in Dawson Creek after city council gave staff the go ahead to purchase equipment for a new splash park.
Dawson Creek to tighten water conservation measures
There are only 150 days' worth of stored water left in Dawson Creek's supply. In response to these depleting levels, stage three water conservation measures will come into effect on Sept. 11.
