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Dawson Creek explores new options for future water supply

City of Dawson Creek Celestia Nlemvo -
The City of Dawson Creek is moving ahead with planning for its long-term water supply as it continues work on its Water Supply System Project.

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.  

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.

Mayor Darcy Dober reflects on a busy year in Dawson Creek

City of Dawson Creek Tavi Dhillon -
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

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. 

State of local emergency extended in Dawson Creek as snow raises water supply

City of Dawson Creek Tavi Dhillon -
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.

Regional district approves $40k grant for watershed stewardship program

Peace River Regional District Tavi Dhillon -
Cash from the Peace River regional district will flow to one of its drought-impacted cities. The administration approved a grant covering ten per cent of the water stewardship program’s annual cost.  

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

City of Dawson Creek Tavi Dhillon -
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.  

Dawson Creek extends emergency order despite near-full reservoirs

City of Dawson Creek Tavi Dhillon -
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.

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.  

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