Tag: Kiskatinaw River

Dawson Creek continues water management efforts as drought conditions continues

City of Dawson Creek Celestia Nlemvo -
Recent rainfall has helped improve conditions in the Kiskatinaw watershed, but the City of Dawson Creek says drought concerns remain as it continues working to protect the community’s water supply.

Dawson Creek ends state of local emergency as water supply stabilizes

City of Dawson Creek Tavi Dhillon -
The continuous state of local emergency in Dawson Creek, due to the city's water shortage, was cancelled on Friday, Feb. 20 as the stored supply should suffice. 

State of local emergency extended amid water concerns

City of Dawson Creek Tavi Dhillon -
The water-shortage-fueled state of local emergency in Dawson Creek has been renewed until next month, according to city staff.  

State of local emergency extended until new year in Dawson Creek

City of Dawson Creek Tavi Dhillon -
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. 

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

City of Dawson Creek Tavi Dhillon -
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. 

Water shortage leads to Dawson Creek declaring state of local emergency

City of Dawson Creek Tavi Dhillon -
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. 

Dawson Creek seeks comments on proposed solution to city’s water shortage

City of Dawson Creek Tavi Dhillon -
A new pipeline for water may be coming to assist Dawson Creek as its water supply dries up and the Peace remains drought ridden.  

City of Dawson Creek enacts water conservation measures as drought in northeast worsens

Weather Tavi Dhillon -
The drought in the northeast is intensifying, and the city of Dawson Creek is enforcing two small changes for residents to ensure the water supply lasts.

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