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Media Release: Stage 2 Water Conservation Measures Rescinded as of May 27, 2024

At the Special Meeting of Council held on January 23, 2024, Council directed staff to move Dawson Creek into Stage 2 Water Conservation Measures effective February 5, 2024 until further notice due to extremely low water levels in the area.

At the May 27, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council, staff provided an update on the current water levels, stating that City reservoirs are back up to over 90% capacity and the river is holding its level, allowing staff to pump plenty of water into the reservoirs...

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Dawson Creek Emergency Reception Centre Update May 27, 2024 14:30hrs

The Dawson Creek Emergency Reception Centre will be open on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 from 10:00 to 14:00hrs. This is the last day the reception center will be open to provide support in Dawson Creek.

Reception Centre Location: Sudeten Hall, Walter Wright Pioneer Village, 1901 Alaska Hwy, Dawson Creek, BC

Reminder: All Evacuation Order changes, including re-entry information, will come from Fort Nelson First Nation EOC or Northern Rockies Regional Municipality EOC. Please keep an eye on their...

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Collaboration in Healthcare: City of Dawson Creek Aims to Purchase Eljen Medical Clinic

DAWSON CREEK, BC - Over the past few months, the community has expressed increasing concerns regarding the resignation of a number of local doctors, as well as the closing of the Eljen Medical Clinic at 1300 111 Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC.

Through a collaborative effort, the City of Dawson Creek and the South Peace Division of Family Practice have been working to secure the future of primary healthcare in the area. In partnership with key stakeholders, the City of Dawson Creek is in the process of...

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Dawson Creek Emergency Reception Centre Update May 26, 2024 16:30hrs

The Dawson Creek Emergency Reception Centre will be open on Monday, May 27, 2024 from 10:00 to 14:00hrs.

Reception Centre Location: Sudeten Hall, Walter Wright Pioneer Village, 1901 Alaska Hwy, Dawson Creek, BC

Reminder: All Evacuation Order changes, including re-entry information, will come from Fort Nelson First Nation EOC or Northern Rockies Regional Municipality EOC. Please keep an eye on their communications for more updates and information.

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City of Dawson Creek Receives Rural BC Community Award

The City of Dawson Creek was awarded the Rural BC Community Award today, May 24, 2024, at the 2024 BC Rural Health Conference in Whistler, BC. The community was recognized for a series of collaborative initiatives that enhanced access to quality care for patients. These initiatives include:

• the development of the Chickadee Maternity Collaborative, which includes regular engagement with various partners such as the South Peace Division of Family Practice, Practice Support Coaches and the Rural...

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