Council Highlights - June 15, 2026
Read below about some of the key highlights and decisions made by the City of Dawson Creek Council at the June 15, 2026 Council Meeting.
Ovintiv Events Centre Presents 2025 Annual Report
Representatives from the Ovintiv Events Centre presented the facility's 2025 Annual Report to Council.
The report highlighted the Events Centre's activities, attendance, community partnerships, and financial performance over the past year, while outlining ongoing efforts to attract events and support recreation, entertainment, and economic activity in Dawson Creek. View the report online.
Chamber of Commerce Presents Property Tax Grant Request
Daneka Hussey-Hughes, Executive Director, and Monica Rogers, President of the Dawson Creek & District Chamber of Commerce, presented to Council regarding a request for a grant to help offset property taxes for the Chamber's building.
The presentation highlighted the Chamber's role in supporting local businesses, delivering programs and events, and contributing to economic development in the community. Council received the presentation and declined the grant request.
Dawson Creek Seals Swim Club Grant Request
Council received a letter from the Dawson Creek Seals Swim Club requesting grant funding to support events planned for 2026, including their upcoming Cariboo Regional Swim Meet from August 1-2, 2026.
Council approved the request for $1000 towards the Dawson Creek Seals Swim Club 2026 events.
BC Transit Operating Agreement 2026/2027
Report No. 26-098 BC Transit Operating Agreement 2026/2027 was brought forward to Council for consideration of the approval of the BC Transit Operating Agreement for the next year. Council approved the annual operating agreement with BC Transit for the period of April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, at a cost of $437,262.
Council continues to evaluate the long-term future of transit service in Dawson Creek and recently reviewed potential route changes presented by BC Transit at a previous meeting. Council deferred the decision until next year regarding the proposed routes. Approving the agreement ensures transit service will continue while Council gathers additional information and completes its review.
South Peace Multiplex Unfinished Space Planning Approved
Council reviewed options for the unfinished area inside the South Peace Community Multiplex and directed Staff to proceed with planning and design work for the space.
The proposed concept would convert a portion of the area into flexible meeting and programming space while retaining the eastern section for operational storage. Staff will complete the necessary architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical design work and prepare a cost estimate for the project. The planning and design phase is expected to cost approximately $150,000 and will be funded through the 2026 and 2027 Facilities Consulting Design Service capital budget.
Once the planning work is complete, Staff will return to Council with additional information and recommendations for consideration before any future construction decisions are made. View the full report online.
Disclaimer: Council Highlights are meant to provide short updates on key topics that were discussed and decisions that were made in Council meetings. This list does not supersede the official minutes provided after each Council Meeting, and in the case of a discrepancy, the official minutes from the meeting overrule this list.