City of Dawson Creek

Dawson Creek downtown upgrades nearing completion

Several projects aimed at improving Dawson Creek’s downtown are now complete or nearing the finish line.

Northern Lights College looks to build stronger ties with Dawson Creek through recreation

Northern Lights College wants to make sure its students have more reasons to stick around after class and it's looking to the City of Dawson Creek for help.

City in ‘strong position for water supply’ as SOLE is extended

Dawson Creek will remain under a state of local emergency as work continues to secure the remaining four permits needed to begin construction on a water pipeline.

Mayor Darcy Dober reflects on a busy year in Dawson Creek

Heading into this year, the city of Dawson Creek planned on upgrading its facilities and addressing its ongoing water shortage with a long-term solution.  

State of local emergency extended until new year in Dawson Creek

The state of local emergency will last for the rest of 2025 in Dawson Creek, with city councillors and staff set to reconsider their declaration in two weeks. 

Dawson Creek council eyes 2026 transit funding in draft budget

In their final meeting of 2025, Dawson Creek city council looked ahead to next year’s budget, reviewing a first draft that included fee adjustments and renewals for city-run services, including transit.
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State of local emergency extended in Dawson Creek as snow raises water supply

Snowfall has made a splash in Dawson Creek’s only water source, as water levels continue to rise and work progresses on the city’s emergency overland water transfer system.

Work on overland water transfer system continues in Dawson Creek ahead of winter

As temperatures continue to drop, Dawson Creek’s water source inches closer to freezing. Luckily, recent snowfall coupled with milder temperatures restocked the city’s reservoirs.  

Virtual building inspections and permit reviews coming to Dawson Creek next month

Residents waiting for a permit or inspection in Dawson Creek should notice the line moving faster after the city transitions to virtual building inspections and permit reviews.  

Dawson Creek extends emergency order despite near-full reservoirs

Despite Dawson Creek’s reservoirs reaching 90 to 100 per cent of their capacity, the city is extending its state of local emergency as the stored water supply will not last all winter.
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Water shut off on 9th, 10th streets at 90th Avenue Tuesday

Water will be shut off Tuesday on 9th Street and 10th Street at 90th Avenue for approximately 12 hours starting at 8 a.m., the City of Dawson Creek said.

Water levels rose slightly in Dawson Creek, but state of local emergency remains

Water levels in the Kiskatinaw River are rising, though they are not approaching their seasonal standard, said the mayor and chief administrative officer in their latest updates for city council. 

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