(CORRECTION) Peace River region unites against hate speech following election rhetoric

CORRECTION 9:15 a.m. November 19th: The article below has been updated to correct an error. The article previously said fifteen other governmental bodies have already signed the letter. They have not; they have been asked to sign the letter and have yet to make a decision. We regret the error and apologize for any inconvenience.

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – The City of Dawson Creek has signed a letter condemning harmful rhetoric during the 2024 Provincial General Election. 

The letter is intended to represent and vocalize members of the Peace River Regional District and Northern Rockies Regional Municipality’s desires for the provincial government to ‘reject discriminatory sentiments and uphold inclusivity and respect’ within communities across the province. 

“We firmly united in our message that it will never be acceptable to not speak up at any point when these kinds of discriminatory sentiments are expressed publicly, and we expect leaders at the provincial levels to do the same,” The letter reads in part. 

The letter was also sent to 14 other governmental bodies, including the City of Fort St. John, the District of Chetwynd, Doig River First Nation, Fort Nelson First Nation, Peace River Regional District, and West Moberly First Nations, requesting their signatures.

To read the full memo from City of Dawson Creek Council and the letter, see below.