2011 News & Events

OCTOBER 27, 2011 - JOIN US for "Candlelight Conservation Dinner". The City of Dawson Creek, Tourism Dawson Creek Visitor Centre and BC Hydro would like to invite you to join us for a "Candlelight Conservation Dinner" at the following particpating restaurants. This event is an opportunity to turn down the lights, dial up the ambience and raise awareness about energy conservation. Remember to get your DRAW TICKET. 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm - hope to see you there.

SEPT 29, 2011 - "CONGRATULATION Margaret Sutton" WINNER of the DAWSON CREEK WATER USE CHALLENGE. Margaret Sutton was the winning entry showing a savings of 10 cubic meters from her utility bills. She wins a dual flush toilet, rain barrel and low flow showerhead. Thank you to all who participated in this event.

SEPT 28, 2011 - NEWS RELEASE - DAWSON CREEK WINS CEA (Community Energy Assoc.) AWARD for CARBON FUND. See PRESS RELEASE

JOIN US for the "Water Use CHALLENGE" - Deadline September 22, 2011. The City of Dawson Creek would like to invite you to particpate in the "Water Use Challenge". This challenge offers residents, businesses and institutions the opportunity to reduce water consumption. To see step in completing your entry Dawson Creek "Water Use CHALLENGE" For information on water conservation or would like a tour of our Water Treatment Plant please contact the Water Treatment Plant at 250-782-3114. Water Treatment Plant If you have any comments please contact us.

See our display at the Coop Mall.

SEPT 12, 2011 - NEWS RELEASE - DAWSON CREEK CARBON FUND. The City of Dawson Creek is launching a new fund for projects that save energy and fight climate change. The City is raising the money for the program by putting a price on every tonne of greenhouse gas pollution from municipal operations. For further information check out "On the Path to Carbon Neutral" .

WE REACHED OUR GOAL - 706 Rain Barrels and Composters Ordered. THANK YOU for supporting this project. The Rain Barrels and Composters will be arriving next week. Details for date and time will be posted on the website and e-mailed out to everyone that ordered. If you require further information e-mail mturcotte@dawsoncreek.ca or call 250.784.3664.

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JOIN US for "SOLAR DAYS" - June 24.

JUNE 24th SOLAR DAYS EVENT. The City of Dawson Creek would like to thank the Northern Lights College for hosting and setting up tours of the new "Energy House", BC Transit, BC SEA and Solar BC for making this event a great success. The City would like to also thank the community for attending this event on such a wet and cool day. Winners of this event will be posted at a later date.

May 1-7, 2011- "DRINKING WATER WEEK ". The City of Dawson Creek's Water Treatment Plant is hosting tours of the Water Treatment Plant starting on May 4, 5, and 6th. If you are interested in taking in the tour and learning about where and how our water is treated call (250) 782-1793 or e-mail watershed@dawsoncreek.ca. A bus will be leaving the Seniors Hall at 12:00 pm on May 4th and returning at 2:30 pm.

Left to Right: Reg Whiten (Watershed Steward), Mayor Mike Bernier, Kerry DeVuyst (Watershed Steward).

More information Water & Environmental - City of Dawson Creek

April 27, 2011- Public Open House "DRAFT ZONING BYLAW". Thank you to the community for coming out to support our "Zoning Bylaw "Public Open House. Response we received was very positive on our presentation and the direction the City is moving. Contact: Khenderson@dawsoncreek.ca for further information. Information regarding the Zoning Bylaw will be posted at a later date.

WINNERS of the $200.00 Gift Card for Whitespot: (Left) Mayor Bernier and Lyle Braden (right) Carl Chandler and Kevin Henderson.

April 27, 2011- Public Open House "DRAFT ZONING BYLAW". Join us on April 27th between 5:00 pm and 8:30 pm at the Dawson Co-op Mall. Included in this event will be a short presentation, and fun & interactive stations capturing your input. This proposed new Zoning Bylaw was developed with an "age-friendly" view to promote liveability in Dawson Creek for people of all ages. Contact: Khenderson@dawsoncreek.ca

Date: April 27, 2011

Time: 5:00 to 8:30 pm

Location: Dawson Co-op Mall

The City of Dawson Creek is updating its Zoning Bylaw. It is being developed based on land use and development directions from the new Official Community Plan. For further information see: Consultation Results and Zoning Bylaw Update

March 22, 2011 Is World Water Day "Water Awareness" Open-House a great success. The City of Dawson Creek and the Peace River Regional District would like to thank the citizens, presenters and all who participated in this World Water Day. Displays and presentations were held at the Northern Lights College. This event focused on water awareness and education for both urban and rural residents. For further information contact: Reg Whiten rwhiten@dawsoncreek.ca World Water Day Photos

Rain Barrel Winners (left to right): Ellen Schoen, Mayor Mike Bernier, Bev Weidman

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GREAT JOB DAWSON CREEK! March 26, 2011 "Earth Hour". We reduced our consumption by 3.6% for the 1 hour (8:30 to 9:30 pm) and for the whole day we had a savings of 1.3%. Overall for our area we were even with Pouce Coupe for savings.

Community - Savings

Tumbler Ridge - 4.95 %

Dawson Creek - 3.60 %

Pouce Coupe - 3.60 %

Fort Nelson - 2.40 %

Hudson's Hope - 1.95 %

Taylor - 1.44 %

Fort St. John - 1.38 %

The Mayor and Council invited residents and surrounding community to turn off lights from 8:30 to 9:30 pm on Saturday March 26. The City of Dawson Creek turned off non-essential lights for one hour. We made a difference. Further information call: Melanie Turcotte

BIOMASS Project - Dawson Creek on a path to reducing carbon footprint. DEADLINE FOR INPUT - March 11The City of Dawson Creek is looking to reduce our carbon footprint and become more sustainable by using less natural gas in its facilities. A biomass feasibility study was completed and it was determined that the Multiplex would be a suitable site for this project. Deadline MARCH 11, 2011. To see report, fact sheet and information letter go to BIOMASS PROJECT If you have any concerns or comments e-mail: Melanie Turcotte

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