Tag: Peace River

Dawson Creek’s Mike Bernier takes the helm as new CentreBC leader

Politics Celestia Nlemvo -
A former Peace River South MLA is returning to provincial politics, with Dawson Creek’s Mike Bernier named the new leader of CentreBC.

B.C. mulling Site E dam and other new energy projects

Energy & Utilities Emily Joveski -
The B.C. government is considering reviving two long-dormant hydroelectric projects, including the proposed Site E dam on the Peace River, as it looks for new sources of electricity to meet growing demand.

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. 

UPDATED: Water main repairs in Fort St John successful

Construction Tavi Dhillon -
Guidelines on water use in Fort St. John will temporarily be in effect this week as residents work together to ensure reservoir supplies last.

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

City of Dawson Creek Tavi Dhillon -
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.

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 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.  

Wildfire near Fort St John ‘being held’ by B.C. Wildfire Service

Fire Tavi Dhillon -
A small wildfire was discovered and suppressed by the B.C. Wildfire Service near Fort St John. 

Winds fan aggressive Kelly Lake wildfire as crews scrambled to protect homes

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The BC Wildfire Service says an out-of-control wildfire continues to move toward the community of Kelly Lake in northeastern B.C.

Premier Eby says province supporting evacuees as wildfire threatens northeastern B.C.

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby says his government is in contact with officials in northeastern British Columbia, where an out-of-control wildfire has prompted evacuations.

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