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Dawson Creek · Dawson CreekThe City of Dawson Creek has set their budget for animal control, with council voting in favour of renewing their contract with the BC SPCA for just one year at $240,778 for 2024. Council also voted to review their bylaw for options to scale back services to core functions. The city has historically been contracted by the city to provide animal control.See the Story
City of Dawson Creek to review animal control spending
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Dawson Creek · Dawson CreekThe South Peace Division of Family Practice is looking to purchase the Eljen Medical Clinic as a regional primary care hub. Dr. Magda Du Plessis, Practice Chair, and Kyle Pearce, Consultant for Primary Care Network Planning, appeared as a delegation during the Peace River Regional District's March 7 board meeting. The City of Dawson Creek and Conuma Resources have been approached by the practice about purchasing the clinic and covering operating costs.See the Story
South Peace Division of Family Practice looking to create a regional primary care hub
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Chetwynd · ChetwyndCHETWYND — One person is dead after a semi went down an embankment near Chetwynd Saturday morning. North District RCMP say it happened at 7:45 a.m. on Highway 97 and the Silver Sands Forest Service Road. The crash claimed the life of the driver. A cause hasn’t been determined though Mounties say road conditions were icy and slippery at the time. Later Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. RCMP also responded to a semi in the ditch at Highway 97 just nor…See the Story
Accident kills semi driver on Highway 97 north
RCMP · Hudson's HopeHudson's Hope council has proposed a new property maintenance bylaw. The bylaw would introduce financial penalties for residents who fail to clean up attractants from their yards. It was proposed by council to address an increase in bears frequenting the town last summer. Residents object to a steeper penalty of $50,000 contained in the bylaw for those not complying with its provisions.See the Story
Hudson's Hope residents push back against bear attractant bylaw
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Dawson Creek · Dawson CreekDawson Creek RCMP say they've successfully arrested and pressed charges against two Dawson Creek men involved in a daylight break and enter to an oil and gas well site. The two men fled into the surroundings woods, upon the police's arrival. Following footprints in the snow, they located James Shearer, age 36, hiding in a nearby shed, and a successful dog track lead to the apprehension of Wayne Conley, age 45. Both have several outstanding warrants in Alberta for similar offences.See the Story
Dawson Creek RCMP dog helps track down thieves
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Prince George · ChetwyndThe Hasler Flats wildfire is currently eight hectares in size. It's located about 200 kilometres northeast of Prince George, and about 30 kilometres southwest of Chetwynd. The fire is believed to be human-caused. The mid-winter blaze comes during an unusually dry and mild winter across much of B.C.See the Story
BC Wildfire Service responding to new winter wildfire burning near Chetwynd
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