COVID-19 Resources for Dawson Creek Residents

The City of Dawson Creek continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation. The health and safety of our customers and staff are our top priority. As such, the City continues to follow recommendations and guidelines from the provincial government and health authorities.

Below you can find a list of useful links to various local, provincial and federal support and information; please note this list is subject to change as the situation evolves.

City of Dawson Creek Media Releases and Updates

UPDATE – May 25, 2020 – Regular Meeting of Council
UPDATE – May 11, 2020 – Regular Meeting of Council
UPDATE – May 4, 2020 – Special Meeting of Council
Media Release – April 27, 2020 – …Options for Financial Relief to Residents…
UPDATE – April 24, 2020 – Special Meeting of Council
UPDATE – April 14, 2020 – Special Meeting of Council
UPDATE – April 9, 2020 – Special Meeting of Council
Media Release – April 1, 2020 – Temporary Layoffs Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
UPDATE – March 26, 2020 – COVID-19 Important Resource Information
UPDATE – March 25, 2020 – Utility Late Payment Fees Waived
UPDATE– March 24, 2020 – Notice From Dawson Creek Medial Staff
Media Release – March 18, 2020 – City Hall Closures
UPDATE – March 18, 2020 – RCMP Online Crime Reporting Tool
Media Release – March 16, 2020 – City of Dawson Creek Response to COVID-19

City Facility and Park Re-Start Schedule with Health Guidelines

City of Dawson Creek – Corporate COVID-19 Safety Plan

To keep our customers and staff safe and to help reduce the potential for COVID-19 spread, established guidelines will be posted and facility configuration may be changed. We encourage everyone to review the posted signage to ensure health measures are maintained.

General Health Guidelines from the BC Centre for Disease Control (BC CDC) and Northern Health:

Sneezing or Coughing? Cover it. Cough or sneeze into your elbow or cover your mouth and nose with a disposable tissue. Remember to wash and dry your hands after coughing or sneezing.
Avoid touching your face. Viruses can live on your hands for up to 5 minutes and on hard surfaces for up to 2 days.
Physical Distancing. When outside of your home, keep two metres (six feet) away from others.
Sick? Stay home. Self isolate from others as soon as you have any symptoms. If you’re not at home when a symptom develops, go home immediately and self isolate. Call your doctor or the Northern Health COVID-19 Online Clinic: 1-844-645-7811.
Hand hygiene. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at lease 20 seconds; if soap isn’t available, use hand sanitizer. Avoid touching surfaces that other people touch often.

IN-TOWN AMENITY	STATUS	ESTIMATED RE-OPEN DATE	Guidelines
City Hall – (All Floors)	Open	June 1, 2020	City Hall
Disc Golf course	Open	May 21, 2020	Disc Golf
Parks & Outdoor Trails (Municipal)	Open		Parks
Playgrounds (Municipal)	Open	June 2, 2020	Playgrounds
Seniors Fitness Park	Open	June 2, 2020	Seniors Fitness Park
Skateboard Park	Open		Skateboard Park
Tennis Courts	Open		Tennis Courts
Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre	Open	Open as of September 12, 2020 with a limited schedule	Pool
Kin Arena	Open	November 28, 2020	Arenas
Memorial Arena	Open	Open as of September 8, 2020 with a limited schedule	Arenas
Recreation Programs	Registration Open	Sept 2020 (limited)	Recreation
Sports Fields – (Harry Morrow, Paul Loiselle Soccer Fields & Kin Park Diamonds	CLOSED	Opening for the Season soon	Sportsfields
Wayne & Bev Dahlen Walking Track	Open	Open as of November 2, 2020 with a limited schedule	Walking Track
Climbing Wall	CLOSED	Closed until further notice

Dawson Creek Resources

Dawson Creek parks and facilities open/closed status – printable poster

Detailed information on community resources in Dawson Creek – printable pdf

Organization/Group	Services Offered	Available to
Dawson Creek Society for Community Living Website \| Facebook	Grocery and frozen meal delivery.	Anyone in Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe and Surrounding area who is isolated or quarantined.
Better at Home Website \| Facebook	Grocery delivery, snow removal, friendly phone calls/check-ins.	Seniors 65+ in Dawson Creek
Dawson Creek Alliance Church Website \| Facebook	Frozen meals (pickup or delivery)	Anyone who is isolated, quarantined or needs assistance.
Salvation Army Call: 250.782.8669	Food Bank	Anyone. Visit: 1019 103 Ave
United Way/BC211 Website \| Facebook	Seniors helpline (211)	Seniors. Phones answered 7days/week or visit bc211.
St. Marks Anglican Church Facebook \| Call	Food Bank and bagged lunch	Anyone in need of assistance. Visit: 1029 106th Ave Tuesdays and Thursdays (10am-1pm)
It Takes a Village Dawson Creek Facebook	Community support & connection	Anyone.
Networks Ministries Facebook \| Call	Food bank, free store, support groups, advocacy	Anyone in need of assistance.
Nawican Friendship Centre Facebook \| Call	Hot meals, mental health & addictions counsellor.	Anyone in need of assistance. Hot meals served Mon-Sat from 12-2pm. Delivery available if call made in advance. Mental health and addictions counsellor available Mon-Fri. Visit: 1320 102 Ave.
Keep Calm and Shop On Facebook	Community Info Sharing	Anyone.