News & Announcements

For Immediate Release – May 15, 2019

In December 2018, the Province of BC requested the City’s comments on the impacts of direct cattle access in the Kiskatinaw River Watershed to assist with the development of Livestock Watering Regulations. In response, the City’s Watershed Stewardship Program completed a full review of past reports and management plans.

These findings have Council concerned about the elevated levels of bacteriological contaminants such as fecal coliforms and E.coli in multiple locations throughout the watershed.  Sources of contamination could be attributed to human, wildlife, horses or cattle; however, reports identify direct cattle access as one of the main contributors.

Cattle ranching in the Peace Country is vital to our region’s economy and cultural heritage.  A multi-facetted approach through education, regulations, funding support, and range use plans is recommended to avoid compromising stream health for downstream users, including livestock and aquatic life. 

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At the Regular Meeting of Council on Monday, May 13th, three Proclamations were handed out:

• The Sons of Norway Lodge #79 received a proclamation for Norwegian Constitution Day and requested to fly the Norwegian Flag on May 17, 2019, in Peace Park. 
• The Northeast BC Crime Stoppers attended to proclaim May as Crime Stoppers Month and  May 27-31, 2019 as Police Week in Dawson Creek. 

To view the official proclamations that were attached to the Council meeting agenda, please click here

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: May 10, 2019

Seasonal Reminder: Dogs in Sports Fields & Parks

With warm weather heading this way, many outdoor sporting activities are now in full swing in Dawson Creek. The sports fields are busy most nights with team practices and scheduled games for all ages.

The City would like to take this time to remind the residents of Dawson Creek that dogs and other animals are not permitted in the sports fields. If you are using public parks and have a dog with you, please ensure they stay out of the sports fields. Pet waste bags have been provided for free on many of the main walking trails in local parks to ensure that residents pick up after their pets. (more…)

A Regular Council Meeting will be held on Monday, May 13, 2019, at 9:00 am and will include:

• Randy Carlstad & Lorraine Lawrence from the Dawson Creek Sons of Norway Lodge #79 are attending to Proclaim Norwegian Constitution Day and Requesting to Fly the Norwegian Flag at Peace Park.

• Ken Watson from Northeast BC Crime Stoppers & Constable Brandie Guzyk from the RCMP are attending to receive the National Police Week & Crime Stoppers Week Proclamation.

• Joe Judge, Dale Campbell, Dennis Armitage & Rick Hackworth from the Rotary International Club to update Council on the Dawson Creek Walking Trail.

• Letter from Connie Patterson, President, Dawson Creek Exhibition Association Requesting Support for their Grant Application to the Northern Development Initiative Trust Initiatives Program.

• A Letter from Caitlyn Triebel, President, Dawson Creek Minor Ball Association Regarding the Sports Field Usage & Concerns Regarding Reduced Maintenance.

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