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Facility Closures: Labour Day Weekend

As we head into a long weekend, please be aware of the following City of Dawson Creek public facility closures:

• City Hall - Closed Monday, September 4

• Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre - Closed Saturday, September 2 through to October 1 for annual maintenance

• Kin and Memorial Arenas - Closed Monday, September 4

• Wayne and Bev Dahlen Walking Track - Closed Monday, September 4

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Capital Projects Update August 2023

The City of Dawson Creek took on a number of capital projects this summer, including road repair and maintenance, sewer main replacements, new playground equipment and more. As we head into the final leg of the outdoor construction season, many of those projects are nearing completion.

Kin Park Multi-Use Outdoor Courts – The courts were open for play last week on August 23, 2023.  A grand opening ceremony will be held in September.

Kin Park and Mile 0 Park Playgrounds – The...

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106 Avenue Sanitary Sewer Replacement

A sanitary sewer replacement on 106 Avenue between 6 Street and 8 Street will begin on August 28, 2023. The project will include the replacement of the sewer main, as well as the asphalt on the road. Contractors will generally be working from 7 AM to 7 PM, Monday to Saturday, with occasional work on Sundays and Stat holidays. A project this size can last anywhere from one to two months. There will be limited access to this construction site during the project, and property owners will receive...

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Kin Park Multi-Use Outdoor Facility Open for Play

Contractors broke ground last fall on a new multi-use outdoor facility located on the southeast side of Kin Park along 110th Avenue. The project took off early this summer and includes pickleball courts, tennis courts and a multi-use court with the option to play tennis, badminton, or volleyball.

As of Wednesday, August 23, 2023, the facility is open and ready for all to play. When you head out to use the facility, please keep the following in mind:

• The facility is free to use for all
• Some courts...

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BC Transit NextRide Now Available in Our Community

The BC Transit service called ‘NextRide’ is now available for use in our community. NextRide can be used on your phone or on a desktop computer through apps such as the Transit App, Google Maps or another trip planning app that you prefer. NextRide shows the real-time location of your bus on its route and the predicted time that the bus will arrive. It can also call out bus stops audibly or visually, depending on the service that the rider needs.  Learn more about BC Transit’s NextRide.

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