Tag: Water

Experts say severe drought is the new normal, and B.C.’s water strategy is stuck in crisis mode

Environment Emily Joveski -
B.C. water experts say the province isn't doing enough to prepare for worsening drought as parts of the Interior face the highest drought rating for another dry summer.

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.

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.

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 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 to tighten water conservation measures

City of Dawson Creek Tavi Dhillon -
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. 

NRRM reassures residents that water is safe to drink, despite smell and taste

Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Tavi Dhillon -
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality reassured community members that despite the water smelling or tasting off, it is clean and safe to drink.  

Four commercial bays are down at Fort St John’s bulk water facility

Traffic & Closures Tavi Dhillon -
Fort St John’s only bulk water station in the city is experiencing intermittent issues with some of their commercial bays. 

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