Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede wraps up for 2025
The Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede 2025 took place from August 6th to 10th, and featured an agricultural fair, chuckwagon races and professional rodeo.
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Dawson Creek dancer, 12, progresses to next round of online contest
Dawson Creek competitive dancer Addison Webb is in the running for the Youth Athlete of the Year Award, powered by 3Brand and Sports Illustrated.
Increase in measles cases reported for Northern Health
On August 11th, the BCCDC confirmed 12 new measles cases have been reported in the Northern Health region.
PRRD to offer free major appliance recycling
Starting August 15th, residents in the Peace River Regional District will have a free way to recycle their old appliances.
Court Report: August 5th to 8th
Today's court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between August 5th and 8th.
Adult literacy funding injection coming to northeast B.C.
Organizations in northeast B.C. - Northern Lights College, Dawson Creek Literacy Society and Fort Nelson Community Literacy Society - will receive provincial 2025-26 Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP) funding.
(UPDATE) Site C becomes fully operational after sixth generating unit enabled
The sixth and final operating unit for the Site C hydroelectric dam is officially operational.
Nursing, robotics, trades and more: Shell donates $30,000 to fund Northern Lights College summer camps
Shell donated $30,000 to help Northern Lights College (NLC) facilitate a series of summer camps in July and August 2025 for secondary school-aged students.
Exterior of new Dawson Creek hospital to be complete by fall
Northern Health has shared another progress update on the Dawson Creek and District Hospital replacement project.
Métis Nation British Columbia declines to attend PM’s Bill C-5 summit after ‘disappointing’ observer invite
The Métis Nation British Columbia declined an invitation to be an "online observer" to the summit about Bill C-5, according to a press release by the organization.
Northern Health tops 1,200 hours of closures in northeast B.C. in 12 months
Northern Health-operated medical facilities in northeast B.C., such as birthing centres and emergency rooms, have experienced over 1,200 hours of closures between July 2024 and July 2025.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued by Environment Canada
More storms could hit the Peace region soon, according to Environment Canada.
Northern Health measles numbers remain steady as more cases crop up around B.C.
Three new measles cases have been identified in B.C., but none of them are within the Northern Health region.
Court Report: July 28th to August 1st
Today's court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between July 28th and August 1st.
Tribunal refuses ‘largely pointless’ bid to spike Dawson Creek Volleyball Club board, but orders bylaws revote
The Dawson Creek Volleyball Club (DCVC) must vote again on bylaw amendments after a B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled the initial ballots were invalid.
‘Reverse Goldilocks’: Black bear squeezes through dog door to eat $500 of food and ounce of weed while man vacations in Dawson Creek
A black bear squeezed through a dog door to eat $500 worth of freezer food – plus about an ounce of weed – while the homeowner was on vacation in Dawson Creek.
Breweries’ guild launches campaign to ‘demand fairer tax system’
Breweries from the BC Craft Brewers Guild launched the 'Protect B.C. Craft Beer' campaign in late July.
Sixty-three ‘suspected industry-related’ quakes recorded near Dawson Creek in July
Sixty-three small earthquakes have been recorded near Dawson Creek in July 2025, compared to just one reported during the month of June.
Former Dawson Creek councillor’s hearing adjourned, new court date set
A former mayoral candidate and councillor in Dawson Creek, Shaely Wilbur, is scheduled to return to court on August 13th.
Kids invited to week of excitement, learning and fun at golf camp
The Happy Putters golfing camp takes place from August 18th to 22nd for kids aged six to 12 at Farmington Fairways.
Dawson Creek dancer, 12, progresses to next round of online contest
Dawson Creek competitive dancer Addison Webb is in the running for the Youth Athlete of the Year Award, powered by 3Brand and Sports Illustrated.
Increase in measles cases reported for Northern Health
On August 11th, the BCCDC confirmed 12 new measles cases have been reported in the Northern Health region.
PRRD to offer free major appliance recycling
Starting August 15th, residents in the Peace River Regional District will have a free way to recycle their old appliances.
Court Report: August 5th to 8th
Today's court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between August 5th and 8th.
Adult literacy funding injection coming to northeast B.C.
Organizations in northeast B.C. - Northern Lights College, Dawson Creek Literacy Society and Fort Nelson Community Literacy Society - will receive provincial 2025-26 Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP) funding.
(UPDATE) Site C becomes fully operational after sixth generating unit enabled
The sixth and final operating unit for the Site C hydroelectric dam is officially operational.
Nursing, robotics, trades and more: Shell donates $30,000 to fund Northern Lights College summer camps
Shell donated $30,000 to help Northern Lights College (NLC) facilitate a series of summer camps in July and August 2025 for secondary school-aged students.
Exterior of new Dawson Creek hospital to be complete by fall
Northern Health has shared another progress update on the Dawson Creek and District Hospital replacement project.
Métis Nation British Columbia declines to attend PM’s Bill C-5 summit after ‘disappointing’ observer invite
The Métis Nation British Columbia declined an invitation to be an "online observer" to the summit about Bill C-5, according to a press release by the organization.
Northern Health tops 1,200 hours of closures in northeast B.C. in 12 months
Northern Health-operated medical facilities in northeast B.C., such as birthing centres and emergency rooms, have experienced over 1,200 hours of closures between July 2024 and July 2025.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued by Environment Canada
More storms could hit the Peace region soon, according to Environment Canada.
Northern Health measles numbers remain steady as more cases crop up around B.C.
Three new measles cases have been identified in B.C., but none of them are within the Northern Health region.
Court Report: July 28th to August 1st
Today's court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between July 28th and August 1st.
Tribunal refuses ‘largely pointless’ bid to spike Dawson Creek Volleyball Club board, but orders bylaws revote
The Dawson Creek Volleyball Club (DCVC) must vote again on bylaw amendments after a B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled the initial ballots were invalid.
‘Reverse Goldilocks’: Black bear squeezes through dog door to eat $500 of food and ounce of weed while man vacations in Dawson Creek
A black bear squeezed through a dog door to eat $500 worth of freezer food – plus about an ounce of weed – while the homeowner was on vacation in Dawson Creek.
Breweries’ guild launches campaign to ‘demand fairer tax system’
Breweries from the BC Craft Brewers Guild launched the 'Protect B.C. Craft Beer' campaign in late July.
Sixty-three ‘suspected industry-related’ quakes recorded near Dawson Creek in July
Sixty-three small earthquakes have been recorded near Dawson Creek in July 2025, compared to just one reported during the month of June.
Former Dawson Creek councillor’s hearing adjourned, new court date set
A former mayoral candidate and councillor in Dawson Creek, Shaely Wilbur, is scheduled to return to court on August 13th.
Kids invited to week of excitement, learning and fun at golf camp
The Happy Putters golfing camp takes place from August 18th to 22nd for kids aged six to 12 at Farmington Fairways.
