Dawson Creek Community Guide 2012

Dawson Creek British Columbia

Canada

Mile 0 City Business Visitors Lifestyle

2012 Edition

Complimentary Issue

approachable dedicated committed development programmes!

The City Council has also maintained its commitment to a “green” and environmentally friendly community! to live and raise a family!

coming years! very important role in our local economy, and our diversity of economic opportunity is what truly defines the Peace Country!

Blair Lekstrom Blair Lekstrom, MLA Peace River South

Economic prosperity combined with a sense of “social” responsibility!

CONSTITUENCY OFFICE: 101, 10300 - 10th Street Dawson Creek, B.C. V1G 3T6 dawsoncreek.ca TF 1-877-784-1330 T 250-784-1330 F 250-784-1333 E blair.lekstrom.mla@leg.bc.ca

Contents Welcome + Business

Lifestyle + Community

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Welcome from the Mayor Chamber of Commerce Tourism Multiplex Showcase Transportation Agriculture Manufacturing Forestry Energy Sector

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Visitor Guide Alaska Highway Journey Landmarks & Attractions Shopping & Services Events Bear Mountain Wind Park Golfing City Map Dining Accommodations Day Trips Travel Information What time is it?

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Education Art & Culture Healthcare Recreation Sustainable Community Moving to Dawson Creek Church Listings Advertisers Index

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No part of this magazine may be reproduced in any manner without the express written permission of the City of Dawson Creek, Dawson Creek & District Chamber of Commerce, or Tourism Dawson Creek.

The information in this magazine was gathered and compiled with the intent to ensure accuracy. The Dawson Creek & District Chamber of Commerce cannot and does not guarantee the correctness of all information submitted to them, nor the absence of errors and omissions; therefore, no responsibility for errors will be assumed. If something has been omitted or included in error, please contact us so that we can update future publications.

This magazine is a collaborative effort of the Dawson Creek & District Chamber of Commerce, City of Dawson Creek, and Tourism Dawson Creek.

Production: Big Ideas Marketing Co. 250.663.8786 www.bigideas.ca Photo Credits: W3 Design Group, Kyle Thomas, Andrew Tylosky, Tourism Dawson Creek, BC Grain Producers, Northern Lights College, Dawson Creek & District Chamber of Commerce, Peace Photographics, New Harvest Media, JPS Media Works, City of Dawson Creek For additional copies, contact: Dawson Creek & District Chamber of Commerce 10201 10 Street Dawson Creek, BC V1G 3T5 P. 250.782.4868 F. 250.782.2371 dawsoncreekchamber.ca

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Welcome to Dawson Creek Welcome from the Mayor

Dawson Creek continues to shine as one of the best places in British Columbia to live, raise a family, work and invest. We are moving forward in such a positive way, gaining national recognition for the quality of life we offer our citizens. Our economy is poised for continued growth in the years to come, which will attract more families to choose this great community as home.

There is always something to do in Dawson Creek for all ages, and we continue to ensure that we put forward programs and investment that offer healthy lifestyle opportunities for everyone.

On behalf of Council, I wish to extend a heartfelt welcome to everyone visiting our community; I am confident that you will quickly feel part of our city and discover why we are proud to call Dawson Creek home.

Mike Bernier Mayor of Dawson Creek

Welcome from the Chamber of Commerce Thank you for visiting our corner of the Dawson Creek Community magazine. I’d like to start by thanking the Chamber’s Board of Directors for giving me this opportunity to serve the Dawson Creek business community.

In the year ahead, we’re focused on continuing to provide fantastic networking opportunities and events for our members, while also advocating on your behalf on issues such as physician recruitment, wage differentials, airport support, and our pressing skilled worker shortages. We are planning a strong series of educational sessions for members, and continue to look for new benefits and savings opportunities to share with our community.

I invite anyone considering joining the Chamber to get in touch. We have a deep offering of benefits, programs and 4

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services for organizations large and small alike, and we’re eager to explore how we can add value to your business.

Finally, to our members, thank you. Your engagement in our community really helps to make Dawson Creek a great place to do business, and to live. Let me reiterate that I would love to hear from you. Give me a call, send me an email, a Facebook message, or better yet, drop by in person. Together, we can build the Dawson Creek & District Chamber of Commerce to be even more effective in supporting our members’ growth, and advocating for your interests as the Voice of Business in Dawson Creek.

Kimeal Cooke President, Dawson Creek & District Chamber of Commence

Chamber of Commerce - Building a Future Serving Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe and the outlying areas, the Dawson Creek & District Chamber of Commerce is a busy organization with close to 300 members.

The Chamber of Commerce strives to provide its members with the benefits, incentives, representation and support needed to help their businesses grow in Dawson Creek.

Although agriculture founded the South Peace region, Dawson Creek and the surrounding area now has a diverse and flourishing economy fueled by the oil and gas industry, forestry, retail services, tourism and renewable energy.

Dawson Creek’s central location and well-developed infrastructure have made the city an excellent place to establish and expand a business.

We continue to welcome and promote new business in Dawson Creek. We are pleased to see the boom in residential, hotel and restaurant construction and energy exploration continuing. These developments have provided a number of employment opportunities throughout the community. There really is something for everyone in Dawson Creek!

The Dawson Creek & District Chamber of Commerce is proud to represent the growing and thriving business community of Dawson Creek and the surrounding area.

We appreciate the support of our thriving membership and hope you take time to visit Dawson Creek; the perfect place to live, play or start a business!

Small Business Profile - The Mah Family The Mah Family has a long history in the Dawson Creek Area. Their story begins in 1930 when Mah Show left Guangdong “Canton” province in China and set out to make a better life in Canada. Mah Show settled in Dawson Creek when he learned of the possible opportunities that would come along with the building of the Alaska Highway. In 1949, his wife and son Bing escaped soon to be communist China to join him in Dawson Creek.

Mah Show purchased what was Harper’s General Store and reopened it as the New Palace & Cafe; the Bank of Montreal now occupies this site. Once Bing arrived in Canada, he began working with his father at the restaurant and taking business courses at the Notre Dame Business

College. Ten years after arriving in Canada, Bing’s father gave him $200 and told him “to go make his own way in the world”.

Bing opened an appliance store with partner Ralph Platts in 1959, but after six months of disappointing income, they decided to flip a coin to see who would have to stay with the sinking ship. Bing lost the toss and renamed the store “Bing’s”.

Bing eventually married a woman named Shirley and they soon had a very busy household of eight children!

They managed to instil a strong work ethic and values in all eight, of what would turn out to be, very successful children. Four of the brothers currently run small businesses in downtown Dawson Creek, one brother

is a Principal in Dawson Creek, and the other three siblings work in the healthcare field in southern BC. Ed took over operations of Bing’s Furniture and Appliances in the early 1980’s and you will find his friendly face behind the counter there still today; Bing’s celebrated 50 years in business in 2009. Garry owns Audio Connections, which opened in Dawson Creek in 1989 and he opened a second location in Fort St. John in 1991. Glenn and Mike own Griffin Sport & Ski Shoppe which opened in 1986 and recently joined the ‘Source for Sports’ buying group to further expand their business.

Entrepreneurial spirit runs strong in this successful family. Be sure to drop by and say hello when you visit downtown Dawson Creek!

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Associations BC Special Olympics (DC) 250-843-7597 Accommodations Alaska Hotel & Dining 250-782-7998 Aurora Park Inn & Suites 250-782-8006 Best Western Dawson Creek 250-782-8006 Days Inn Dawson Creek 250-782-8887 George Dawson Inn 250-782-9151 Inn on the Creek 250-782-8136 Northwinds Lodge 250-782-9181 Peace Villa Motel 250-782-8175 Pomeroy Inn & Suites 250-782-3700 Rowland House Bed & Breakfast 250-782-5654 Super 8 Motel 250-782-8899 Wilderness Lodge 250-242-5405 Comfort Inn Dawson Creek 250-782-1222 Agriculture Sales/Services Agro-Source Ltd. 250-782-4449 BC South Peace River Stockmen’s Assoc 250-782-7875 Berge Farms Ltd. 250-759-4773 Bill Wilson Farms 250-782-2866 Bonanza Ag Society 780-353-3771 Bunnett Farms 250-843-2333 Coal Creek Farms 250-843-7359 Dawson Creek Exhibition Association 250-782-8911 Peace Country Petroleum Sales 250-782-5801 Peace Pork Inc. 250-782-4947 PrairieCoast Equipment 250-782-4141 South Peace Grain Cleaning Co-op 250-782-7820 Animals Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic 250-782-1080 South Peace Animal Hospital 250-782-7297 Arts/Entertainment Chances Gaming Entertainment 250-782-7752 D.C. Kiwanis Community Band 250-782-3954 Global Spectrum Facility Management 250-782-7440 Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre 250-782-9325

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South Peace Art Society/Art Gallery 250-782-2601 Auction Vold Jones & Vold Auction Co. 250-782-3766 Automotive/RV Sales & Services Pat’s Bumper to Bumper 250-784-1900 A&C Cylinder Head Rebuilder Ltd. 250-782-5188 All West Glass 250-782-8666 Belsum Auto Recyclers 250-782-3231 Boe’s Trailer Sales 250-782-4828 Browns’ Chev Olds Ltd. 250-782-9155 Capital Motors (1985) Ltd. 250-782-8589 Custom Creations 250-782-1234 Cut Thumb Glass Ltd. 250-782-9321 Fountain Tire 250-782-5555 Hype Performance Inc. 250-782-1995 Hyper Toys (2007) Ltd. 250-782-4415 Inland Auto Centre Ltd. 250-782-5507 Kal Tire 250-782-5544 McLevin Bros. Auto Electric Ltd 250-782-5293 Minute Muffler & Brake 250-782-4144 Pace Autobody 250-782-8823 Peace Country Automotive Ltd. 250-782-5020 Peace Country Toyota Inc. 250-782-6614 Business Services Better Business Bureau of Central & N. Alberta 800-232-7298 Community Futures Dev Corp of Peace Liard 250-782-8748 Obair Economic Society 250-782-2628 Progressive Employment Services 250-262-7468 Sci-Tech North 250-785-9600 Solutions Business Services 250-719-0221 Communications/ Media Astral Media Radio GP 250-782-3341 Chetwynd Communications Society 250-784-1880 Dawson Creek Daily News 250-782-4888 Glentel Inc. 250-785-6084 Northeast News 877-787-7030

Studley Consulting 250-843-2345 Telus 250-261-6311 Computers/Electronics/Internet Audio Connections 250-782-1611 Business PC 1-866-458-2684 ITnorth.ca Network & Consulting Service Ltd. 250-785-3686 Peace Region Internet Society 250-782-5128 Software Emporium 250-782-1025 Three Monkeys Intelligent Systems 250-782-3768 Consulting/Contracting Myanna Consulting 250-719-6092 Caribou Road Services (South) Ltd. 250-786-5440 DGS Astro Paving Ltd. 250-787-7283 Erickson’s Electric (1975) Ltd. 250-782-7075 Gordon Parslow 250-759-4454 Hegge Construction Ltd. 250-782-1282 House Master Home Inspection Service 780-696-2200 K. Bassett & Sons Ltd. 250-843-7680 Northern Lights Contracting Ltd. 250-579-0241 R. Moch Electric Ltd. 250-782-2618 Scotts Water Service (2006) Ltd. 250-782-4663 W.L. Fontaine Consulting Ltd. 250-782-7602 Zwicks Plumbing & Heating Ltd. 250-782-3534 Contracting K&O Electric Ltd. 250-782-3669 Laprairie Crane 250-242-5561 Education Dawson Creek Literacy Society 250-782-4211 Northern Lights College 250-784-7555 Energy Powerhouse Support Services 250-784-0350 Engineering Beairsto Lehners Ketchum 250-782-7619 Entertainment Loric Enterprises Inc. 250-784-7828 Equipment Rentals Flo Dynamics Systems 250-782-5868

Financial Servcies & Accounting BMO Bank of Montreal 250-782-5811 Business Development Bank of Canada 250-787-7096 CIBC 250-782-4816 IDS Financial Services 250-782-3483 INVIS 250-784-0111 Key Money Finders Ltd. 250-782-1022 Lakeview Credit Union 250-782-4871 RBC Royal Bank Financial Group 250-782-9441 Schilds Kurjata Ltd. 250-782-2840 Scotiabank 250-784-1100 TD Canada Trust 250-784-6300 AHL Financial Group 250-782-6955 Sander Rose Bone Grindle Chartered Accountants 250-782-3374 Investors Group Financial Services 250-782-4312 Food & Groceries Canada Safeway Ltd. 250-782-2253 Lawrence Meat Packing Co. (Butcher Block) 250-782-5111 Legacy Village Market Inc. 250-782-1915 Wright’s Food Service 250-784-1125 Government Services Blair Lekstrom, MLA Peace River South 250-784-1330 City of Dawson Creek 250-784-3600 Corporation of the Village of Pouce Coupe 250-786-5794 District of Taylor 250-789-3392 Energy Services BC 250-219-1906 Saddle Hills County 780-864-3760 Graphics/Signs, Web Design & Media Busy Bee Signs & Graphics 250-782-2528 Big Ideas Marketing Co. 250-663-8786 Eldoren Consulting Inc. 250-784-8383 New Harvest Media Inc. 250-782-5501 Peace Photographics Inc. 250-782-6068 Tryna Gower Photography 250-782-4671 Nelo Consulting & Sales Ltd 250-719-7700

Member Directory Hair Styling & Esthetics Brass Scissors Hair Designs 250-782-1606 Foxyhare Services 250-782-5857 Mii Spa 250-782-6444 Mindy’s Studio 250-782-3266 Selectus Hair Salon 250-782-1987 Susanne’s Hair Salon 250-782-8112 Val’s Place 250-782-7639 Health & Safety Child Development Centre (South Peace) 250-782-1161 Dawson Creek & District Hospital Foundation 250-784-7355 Dawson Creek Clinic Pharmacy 250-782-3100 Dawson Creek Home Medical Needs Ltd. 250-719-0577 Dawson Creek Medical Clinic 250-782-5271 Dr. Matthew Fletcher Inc. 250-784-7319 Echo Medical, Safety & Training 250-782-4503 HPI Health Products DBA Lakota 250-782-2419 JT Safety Training Ltd. DBA Life Line 250-843-7444 Kadziolka, Smart Optometric Centre 250-782-9451 Mountainview Safety Services Ltd. 250-782-5559 Northern Vision Care Optometrists 250-782-1121 Tundra First Aid 250-784-7213 Housing Dawson Creek Native Housing Society 250-782-1598 Manufactured Homes of DC 250-782-3329 Step by Step Enterprises Ltd. 250-782-9346 Industrial & Manufacturing Dawson Creek Industries 250-782-2447 DC Bearing & Hydraulic Services 250-782-4100 Gear-O-Rama Supply Ltd. 250-782-8126 Green Tree Resource Contracting 250-782-3319 Greensmart Homes Manufacturing 250-782-2065 Inland Concrete Ltd. 250-782-4529 Jacques Electric (1997) Ltd. 250-782-7029 Louisiana Pacific Canada Ltd. 250-782-1616 Northern Metalic Sales Ltd. 250-782-5595

Rentco Equipment (BC) Ltd. 250-782-7931 United Spring & Brake Ltd. 250-782-1136 DCL Rentals 250-782-7376 Janitorial/Restoration Cruz Janitorial Services 250-782-5994 Elbow Grease Ventures Ltd. 250-782-6453 J.J. Makuch & Sons Ltd. 250-782-3447 Bonnie’s Janitor Service Ltd. 250-782-6207 Ministerial Apostolic Lighthouse 250-782-5489 Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle 250-782-5885 Dawson Creek Community Church 250-782-4745 The Salvation Army 250-782-4812 Miscellaneous KF Construction and Development 778-862-5437 Moving & Storage Advantage Relocation Systems Ltd. 250-782-8216 Contain It Mobile Storage Ltd. 250-467-9092 DC Mini Storage 250-782-9511 Dawson Creek Moving & Storage 250-782-2855 Non-Profit Dawson Creek Rage Hockey Society 250-784-8383 Dawson Creek Society for Community Living 250-782-2611 Independence Networking Services 250-782-2026 South Peace Community Resources Society 250-782-9174 Step Up ‘N’ Ride Society 250-782-7433 Nawican Friendship Centre 250-782-5202 United Way of Northern British Columbia 250-561-1040 Office Equip/Printing/Publishing Big Ideas Marketing Co. 250-663-8786 Community Printers & Stationers 250-782-7108 Hi-Tech Business Systems Ltd. 250-782-8860 RG Strategies 250-377-3572 The Promo Shoppe 250-782-5050 Ricoh 250-719-8560

Oil & Gas Action Services Ltd. 250-782-8202 Anarqus Oil 250-719-7170 Apache Canada Ltd 250-795-2023 Baron Oilfield Supply (BC) Ltd. 250-782-1534 CE Franklin Ltd. 250-719-0123 Dice Petroleum Maintenance Ltd. 250-782-6577 Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines 604-694-7740 EnCana Corporation 780-539-4422 Park L Projects 250-719-0056 Radium Industrial Solutions 250-719-0787 Ronald Bull Contracting 250-759-4555 Shell Canada 250-794-3961 T&T Reeve Enterprises Ltd. 250-782-2100 Epscan Industries (2008) Ltd. 250-782-9656 Homers Oilfield Services 250-782-5672 Jim Norman Contracting 250-782-7634

Refrigeration (Commercial/ Industrial) A.R.L. Atchison Refrigeration Ltd. 250-782-8061 Restaurant Boston Pizza 250-782-8585 Café Europa Catering Corporation 250-782-8822 Carodyn Holdings Ltd. DBA George Dawson Restaurant 250-782-9151 Dairy Queen 250-782-3753 Domino’s Pizza 250-719-6700 DS3 McLeod’s N Son’s Ltd. (KFC) 250-782-8569 Mr. Mike’s West Coast Grill 250-782-1577 Panago Pizza 250-784-1155 Sola’s Bar & Grill 250-782-8890 Stuie’s Diner 250-782-3463 White Spot #656 250-782-5442

Professional Services Bergeron Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd. 250-782-2577 Higson Apps Law Corporation 250-782-9134 Tryon Land Surveying Ltd. 250-782-5868 Real Estate/Insurance/Assessment Barton Insurance Brokers (Hub International) 250-782-5565 BC Assessment 250-782-8515 Carol Shearer 250-784-7889 Cascade Realty (1991) Ltd. Wanda Maundrell 250-782-5750 Lorraine Cornish 250-784-8065 Pat Howard- RE/MAX Dawson Creek Realty 250-719-9751 Insurance Corporation of B.C. 250-782-8131 RE/MAX Dawson Creek Realty 250-782-8181 Western Financial Group 250-782-4505 Recycling/Waste Management DC Recycling & Bottle Depot 250-782-2020 N.E.A.T. 250-785-6328 Peace Country Environmental 250-219-5678

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Member Directory Retail Bing’s Furniture & Appliances Ltd. 250-782-2210 City Furniture (DC) Ltd. 250-782-8988 Dawson Co-op 250-782-4858 Peace Country Flooring 250-782-1193 That’s Posh Clothing 250-719-0203 The Brick 250-782-7822 Top Floors & Design 250-782-7640 Ultramodern Products Corp.

250-782-4808 Your Dollar Store With More 250-782-3472 Canadian Tire 250-782-9552 Legacy Car & Truck Wash 250-264-2991 Specialty Retail/Flowers/Gifts B&T 250-782-9105 Dawson Creek Old Fashioned Bakery 250-719-8707 DC Stonewerx 250-782-3360 Flowers by Charene 250-782-3033 Griffin Sports Ltd. 250-782-5066 Jolu Investments (Northern Toy Box/Simple Pleasures) 250-782-1411 Lothar Triebel Jewellers 250-782-4114 Moms To Be…the baby store 250-719-0574 The Olde Creek Store 250-782-8185

Tourism/Sports/Recreation NRAHTA (Northern Rockies Alaska Hwy Tourism Assoc) 250-785-2544 South Peace Mile “0” Park Society 250-782-7144 Transportation 0749994 BC Ltd. 250-784-0099 DeWinter Enterprises (1996) Ltd. (Yellow Cabs - AC Taxi & Delivery & Lynn’s Luxury Limos) 250-782-9191 Diversified Transportation Ltd. 250-787-9373 Enershare Investments Ltd. (Six North Ent) 250-784-3911 Grimshaw Trucking 888-414-2850 J&K Travel Professionals Ltd. 250-782-2004 Northern BC Truckers Association 250-782-3330 R. Dufour Enterprises Ltd. 250-782-7084 Reg Norman Trucking Ltd. 250-782-2778 Safestart Driving School 250-219-9901 Tumble Weed Enterprises Ltd. 250-719-8783 Uniglobe Phillips Travel Ltd. 250-782-8117 Utilities/Energy BC Hydro 250-784-4951 Pacific Northern Gas (N.E.) Ltd. 800-667-2297 Peace Energy Co-operative 250-782-3882

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Chamber of Commerce Benefits Who are we?

The Dawson Creek Chamber of Commerce is the salesman for the community and business, unceasingly promoting their products and services, and at the same time is their watchdog, protecting their interest particularly in the political arena. The united voice of the Dawson Creek & District Chamber of Commerce has often proven effective and beneficial to businesses and residents of our community where a single voice can go unheard. The benefit of belonging to the Chamber is full-time representation and year-round results. Our objective is to advance the industrial, commercial, and civic interests of the City of Dawson Creek and the surrounding District, and to support the interests of its citizens in municipal, provincial and national issues.

Benefits

In addition to constant advocacy work on behalf of our membership, the Chamber is proud to offer a number of members-only benefits. By building partnerships and agreements with other organizations and businesses, the Chamber is able to provide programs ranging from group insurance, to payroll services, office supplies, and preferred payment processing rates on credit card and Interac transactions.

Advocacy

Your Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business in Dawson Creek.

Through a unique policy development process grounded in a grassroots, result orientated analysis of issues and solutions from locally based stakeholders, the Chamber is widely accepted as the only organization capable of providing real solutions to real problems. Businesses can rest assured that their concerns are being fully represented to the entire province.

Programs

The Chamber runs a number of programs to support our members in their work. From small businesses, to local Chambers of Commerce, we can help you develop your operations and provide you with new opportunities.

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Membership For an average cost of $175/year:

• 2¢ / litre fuel discount fuel at any Husky or Mohawk location • 2¢ / litre fuel discount on Petro-Canada (Min. $200/month purchase) • 2¢ per litre gas discount on Shell Commercial card • 3¢ fuel discount at any Esso/Imperial Oil (Min. $1500/year purchase) • Payworks on-line payroll, easy access, integrated efficient service • Constant Contact – email marketing and survey program. 20% discount for 6 months or 25% discount for 12 months • TD Merchant Services - Visa 1.68% Electronic Deposit, Low .09¢ Interac merchant rate • Mastercard 1.79% Electronic Deposit, $35/ month terminal rental • VersaPay - 1.69% + 15¢ per VISA/MC transaction. 7¢ per Interac transaction.

• Group Insurance Plan - covers all industries including one person firms, home business and farms. Dental and Health options. Available locally through Annemarie Haapala, CLU, CHFC at AHL Financial Group (250.782.6955)

Your Membership includes:

• 2 free fax-out/e-mail communiqués per year to all the Chamber members (subsequent faxes each cost $50 + HST) • Discounts on advertising in the Dawson Creek Community Magazine (savings of up to $89 for a full page) • Member profile in the Dawson Creek Daily News Chamber page • Guaranteed placement in the ‘Member Directory’ of the Dawson Creek Community Magazine • Link to our website • Discounts on monthly Chamber luncheons ($3 per lunch) • Opportunity for Free Peace FM Radio Advertising

Value $100 $89 $750 $110 $25 $30 $75

Total Membership Value: $1,179

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Mile 0 Alaska Highway Dawson Creek’s historic location at Mile 0 of the Alaska Highway and the hub of four major driving routes gains economic benefits for our city from the approximate 146,000 travelers that stay here and contribute close to $55 million to our local economy each year. Money is spent in local businesses on transportation, accommodation, fuel, groceries, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, attractions and various other goods and services.

Our Visitors - Who They Are

Results of a Visitor Research Project in Dawson Creek recently carried out jointly by Tourism Dawson Creek and Tourism BC show that 49% of people who travel to Dawson Creek are Canadian and out of this, 70% are from British Columbia or Alberta. At 45% of total visitors, the next largest group visiting the city is from the United States of America.

For both Canadian and American visitors, 53% were over the age of 55, 61% of whom had completed a college diploma or university degree and 83% listed leisure as the purpose of their trip. 50% of these leisure visitors were noted to be in self-contained vehicles (RVs, 5th wheels) and stay in RV parks, campgrounds while 46% come in vehicles only using motels and hotels. Of note are also the 5% business travelers and the 10% who are visiting friends and family. 90% of Americans that visit Dawson Creek are traveling to Alaska leaving most of the 10% of travelers to be Alaskans going south.

For more details on Dawson Creek visitors: www.tourismdawsoncreek.com/resourcecentre/research.

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Tourism Dawson Creek Vision Statement

That Tourism Dawson Creek (TDC) be recognized as a provincial leader and innovator in destination development and marketing while leading the city towards sustainable economic growth and development utilizing the tourism industry.

To succeed at this, TDC facilitates and coordinates the development and promotion of tourism within the City of Dawson Creek for the benefit of the community by creating year – round, memorable visitor experiences through effective management and planning; information management and research; communications; destination development; product development; business and industry development; marketing; and visitor services.

Alaska Highway House

Alaska Highway House 10201 - 10th Street P. 250.782.4714 The Alaska Highway House is one of Dawson Creek’s premiere attractions.

The interpretive centre-museum is located in the city centre on the southwest corner of the Mile 0 Post intersection and is dedicated to telling the Alaska Highway story and the people who built it.

In July of 2007, the Alaska Highway House was opened after a three-year collaboration of visioning workshops initiated by Tourism Dawson Creek in conjunction with the South Peace Historical Society, Northern Rockies Alaska Highway Tourism Association, the City of Dawson Creek, many local individual stakeholders and business owners, long-time residents, representatives from First Nations and several other Alaska Highway communities.

The purpose of the Alaska Highway House is to promote local knowledge and pride in Dawson Creek’s place in World War II history, to provide another attraction to encourage visitors to spend more time in Dawson Creek and to enhance everyone’s northern experience.

Through state-of-the-art audio/ video displays, historic photos, maps and memoirs, a real 1942 US Army Jeep and a scale model of the Kiskatinaw Bridge, the centre has hosted thousands of people since its opening. Admission is by donation. In the summer, Alaska Highway House is open daily from 9am to 5pm. In winter, the centre is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

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South Peace Community Multiplex The South Peace Community Multiplex, located on the eastern side of Dawson Creek, is abuzz with activity all year long. Under one roof, the complex is home to the pool, rodeo arena, and plays host to world-famous musicians.

EnCana Events Centre

The region’s newest and largest entertainment facility • 6,500 seats (4,500 permanent seats with an additional 2,000 moveable]) • 24 VIP Skyboxes, 379 club seats • running track - 250 m Over the past year, the EnCana Events Centre has welcomed Alan Jackson, The Tragically Hip, KISS, and Big & Rich, just to name a few!

And upcoming for 2012, you can look forward to seeing Johnny Reid, Jeff Foxworthy, and Paul Brandt.

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With many more events ready to be announced for 2012, check out www.dawsoncreekeventscentre.com for current information or to purchase tickets.

The EnCana Events Centre is also home to Dawson Creek’s Junior “A” hockey club, the DC Rage. The Rage is the first Canadian based team to enter the North American Hockey League (NAHL), which was founded in 1975 and is affiliated with USA Hockey. The DC Rage’s inaugural season began in September 2010 under the direction of Head Coach and General Manager Scott Robinson.

Building Excitement Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre

With over 115,000 visits this past year, the Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre has taken centre stage within the community and region. A full schedule for swim times can be accessed at www.dawsoncreek.ca or 250-782-SWIM.

Lakota Agri-Centre

The riding arena is adjacent to the EnCana Events Centre and the Fall Fair grounds and is suitable for equestrian, rodeo and livestock activities or events and rodeo shows.

• 120’ x 250’ riding arena • 110 stalls • wash stalls for horses & cattle • spectator seating for 350 • outside paddocks • truck & livestock rig parking

• 8-lane 25 metre competition pool • swirl pool • therapeutic & aquacise leisure pool • tots pool • one metre & three metre diving board • waterslide • sauna & steam rooms • male, female & family change rooms

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Transportation Dawson Creek Regional Airport

Just minutes from downtown, Dawson Creek’s modern airport facilities keep the city and surrounding area connected to the world. Central Mountain Air provides direct scheduled service to Vancouver and direct flights to and from Fort Nelson. Charter services are available from several airlines.

The comfortable, up-to-date terminal provides secure and easy access for arriving and departing aircraft. It features free Wi-Fi, free parking, no improvement or user fees, and an excellent restaurant which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner – be sure to pack your appetite!

Dawson Creek Regional Airport offers a 5,000 foot runway, flight planning, competitive fuel rates, under wing camping, hanger and washroom facilities for those arriving in their own aircraft, without charging General Aviation Fees.

Bailey Helicopters, Medivac Services, CASARA, freight services, and corporate aircraft also make use of the Dawson Creek Regional Airport. In addition, the Dawson Creek Flying Club offers flight training for the adventurous at heart.

Rail

Canadian National (CN) Railways operates in Dawson Creek with connections north to Fort Nelson, west to the port of Prince Rupert and south to either the port of Vancouver or to the North American interior.

CN’s North American railway network provides shippers with direct access to markets throughout the continent.

City Transit Highways

Centrally located in the Peace Region at the junction of four major highways: 97 South (Hart Highway), 97 North (Alaska Highway), 49 East to Northern Alberta, and 2 to Southern Alberta, Dawson Creek is easily accessible from all directions throughout the year.

The Province of British Columbia recently announced that they would be investing $54 million in South Peace highways and roads in 2011 and 2012. This investment will greatly improve the conditions and safety of local roads for visitors and South Peace families. “This will be a busy year for highway work in the South Peace. The result will be a stronger, more efficient highway and side road network that will improve travel and safety for local residents and support increased industry investment and activity. Where possible, we’re making

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use of local labour and equipment, which means good-paying jobs that will help support families in the region” said Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Blair Lekstrom.

• 13th Street/Alaska Avenue Intersection Improvement including a traffic signal • Highway 2 Corridor Improvements including major intersection improvements, lighting enhancements, and access improvements • Bear Mountain Road Upgrades • Braden Road Phase 3 Upgrades • Various side-road paving • Upgrades to many heavily, industry-used roads Numerous trucking and three moving companies operate out of this hub as do pilot car services. Greyhound Canada conducts daily bus services in all directions.

Dawson Creek’s transit system operates in two loops throughout town to get riders to their destinations. The buses have dropped-floors to provide easy access for seniors and disabled passengers. Schedules, maps and fares are available online.

There are also two taxi services available in the city along with several vehicle rental agencies.

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SOUTH PEA CE ECON OMI C DEV EL OP M EN T CO M M IS SI O N The SPEDC is an economic development commission established by the municipalities and rural areas of the South Peace region of the Peace River Regional District.

It was established and given core funding through an economic development bylaw and thus is formally supported by the municipalities of Pouce Coupe, Dawson Creek, Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge, as well as Area ‘D’ and ‘E’ of the PRRD.

The SPEDC will pursue the role of facilitator, develop partnerships and leverage internal resources with those from government and the private sector in such a way as to advance the economic development interests of the region. Core program areas will include promoting and marketing the South Peace region, attracting new businesses, investment, workers and families, and helping existing businesses and entrepreneurs strengthen and expand their operations.

The SPEDC will work with member municipalities and the Regional District in serving those stakeholders dedicated to pursuing community, social and economic development in the South Peace. This will include businesses, community organizations, residents and First Nations.

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Dawson Creek is centrally located in the region and is naturally the service and sales centre for the agriculture community.

Large portions of the city’s businesses directly service the agriculture industry.

Farms in the Peace Region enjoy somewhat of an advantage due to relatively low land prices and the versatile Peace Country soil presents for production of a variety of grain, oil seed, and grass seed. The area’s close proximity to West Coast grain terminals is also a significant cost advantage.

Crops

The dominant annual crops are the traditional prairie crops; wheat, oats, barley, and canola.

Almost 90% of BC’s grain and 95% of BC’s canola are produced in the Peace, as well as 90% of the dry field peas and 95% of forage seeds. 30% of the provincial honey crop also comes from the Peace.

The Peace is a prime area for producing exceptional quality grass seeds. As one of Canada’s most northern farming regions, the Peace benefits from long daylight hours during the summer, allowing for the production of crops which require a high number of growing degree days.

A possible future development has been proposed by Peace BioFuels. They have put forward a plan to build a plant that would annually produce 40 million litres of biodiesel.

The plant would consume 15-20% of all canola produced in the BC and Alberta Peace Region.

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BC Grain Producers Research Facility

The purpose of the BC Grain Producers Association (BCGPA) is to improve the viability of the grain and oilseed industry in the BC Peace River region.

The association and its members maintain sustained liaison with other agencies to benefit the field crop industry.

The BC Grain Producers Association opened a new research facility in Dawson Creek in 2009 and celebrated with a grand opening in June 2010.

The BCGPA have been conducting field crop research in the area for over twenty years and now they have an excellent facility to work out of.

The researchers now have access to offices, a spacious warehouse and labs. One lab is used for seed handling and features proper vacuum ventilation for working with treated seed, and the second lab is designed for the proper handling of harvested materials and is complete with double doors.

Current field research studies the potential of new crops to the region and ways to improve yield and maturity for existing commodity crops. Such work involves partnering with a dozen public and private plant breeders across Canada.

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Agriculture Organic Crops

The pristine environment in the Peace makes it very suitable for taking advantage of North America’s growing interest in organic crops. The region’s certifying body, the Peace River Organic Producers Association (PROPA), reports that a growing number of farms across the Peace bio region are now producing certified organic beef, bison, poultry, hogs, eggs, wheat, barley, herbs, hay, oil seeds, peas, as well as table and seed potatoes, with more than 50,000 acres in the organic certification program already.

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Livestock

Of all the agricultural production in the Peace, livestock operations show perhaps the greatest potential. Abundance of space and quality feed have recently boosted both the hog and the traditional beef cattle industries, with cow/calf production now the largest in BC. Livestock production also includes dairy cattle, sheep, goats, and horses, with a growing diversification into game farming. The Peace River area also is home to Canada’s largest bison herd.

Areas of potential growth and diversification include livestock finishing, dairy and eggs, and expanded game farming. The only federally inspected livestock slaughter facility in the region is located in Dawson Creek. A new poultry processing plant recently opened at the South Peace Colony and it is a federally inspected operation.

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Agriculture Agriculture Fun Facts

• It takes nine seconds to harvest enough wheat to make about 70 loaves of bread • One acre of malt barley makes about 540 cases of beer • Canola Oil is one of the healthiest oils to cook with as it has no cholesterol and zero trans fat • Flax fiber is a raw material used by the high quality paper industry for the use of printed banknotes and rolling paper for cigarettes • Eating Oats on a regular basis can help absorb cholesterol and prevent heart disease Source: www.bcgrain.com

Farmers’ Market

Listen to local musicians or visit with friends while shopping for fresh and local meat, vegetables, homemade jams, preserves and baked goods. As well as food, customers are welcome to browse through a large selection of crafts, handcrafted jewellery and clothing. Bedding plants and fresh cut flowers are available in-season.

Support our local farmers and artisans on Saturdays from 8:30am-12:30pm, March - December at 1444 – 102 Ave.

Peace Region Forage Seed Association www.peaceforageseed.ca Peace River Forage Assoc. of BC www.peaceforage.bc.ca BC South Peace River Stockmen’s Association 250.782.7875 or 250.843.7575 www.spstockmen.com Ministry of Agriculture & Lands 1201 103 Avenue 250.784.2601 1.877.772.2200 www.gov.bc.ca/agri BC Grain Producers 250.785.5774 or 1.866.716.7170 www.bcgrain.com Peace River Organic Producers Assoc.

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Manufacturing & Forestry Manufacturing

The traditional resource base has been supported by a number of value-added manufacturing plants.

Louisiana Pacific Canada Ltd. has a manufacturing facility in Dawson Creek that opened in 1987. The Dawson Creek plant proudly commissioned a new TechShield® radiant barrier manufacturing line in 2006. An exciting product line for this plant, TechShield®, is designed as a cost effective way to increase the energy efficiency of homes in hot southern climates, preventing up to 97% of the sun’s radiant heat absorbed through the roof from entering the attic, subsequently

reducing energy costs by as much as 35% during peak hours in the summer months.

Greensmart Manufacturing Ltd. is a private corporation involved in energyefficient building construction and building product sectors. At present there are offices in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, and Calgary with manufacturing facilities in Dawson Creek.

Greensmart has established itself as an innovative, reliable and ethical builder of sustainable custom and modular homes, portable structures,

remote living accommodations, and commercial buildings. Since its inception, Greensmart has assembled a core team of industry-experienced individuals with proven track records in construction, development and plant management.

Greensmart seeks out advancements in science and technology and integrates these developments as functional and aesthetic features of each and every Greensmart home.

They strive to be constantly informed about scientific developments that are essential to the evolution of ideas in architecture.

Forestry

Dawson Creek’s 2.9 million hectare portion of the Peace Forest District provides an estimated 1,700 jobs, including truck drivers, equipment operators and camp crews.

Species harvested in the region include spruce, pine, balsam, and aspen in quantities large enough to build more than 33,000 homes annually.

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The northeastern region of the province has been a focus of petroleum exploration and development since 1952.

Northeastern BC produces energy from both natural gas and crude oil, most of which is exported. Both unconventional and conventional sources can be found in the region. BC’s energy industry contributes about 8.6 per cent of total provincial government revenue through royalties, license fees and taxes.

The Province, in collaboration with the oil and gas industry and local communities, has created a package of programs designed to improve industry and resident/community relations. The programs and regulations will address issues and concerns related to the oil and gas activity such as traffic safety, speed control, dust, noise, flaring and roadway maintenance.

Activity is strong in other areas of exploration, development, production and transmission, i.e., geophysical, seismic, pipeline, processing plants and other service related sectors. Benefits are shown in the local economy through employment, training, real estate, business investment and community support.

In October 2011, the BC Oil & Gas Commission office in Dawson Creek opened a Resource Centre in their lobby where residents, stakeholders, and industry can learn about the history of the oil and gas industry and developments in northeastern BC. The Resource Centre offers an educational and visual experience featuring a well-casing model, a display of core samples, and three audio-visual touch screens showcasing different aspects of the industry. The Resource Centre is open to the public Monday to Friday.

Energy Conference 2012: Global to Local

The Dawson Creek Energy Conference will be held at the EnCana Events Centre September 19-21, 2012. This is sure to be a very energetic conference where the goal is to highlight all that the energy industry does for our community...Global to local...bringing the energy back to the community! This 3-day conference will start with pre-conference tours, a golf tournament, followed by the opening wine and cheese banquet. September 20 will be a full day of sessions, with the keynote speaker Tina Olivero, publisher of the Oil & Gas Magazine, ending out the evening with her inspiring keynote address at the evening banquet. September 21 will be a half-day of sessions with another powerful keynote address.

There will also be some exciting Sponsorship and Trade show booth opportunities. For more information visit www.dawsoncreek.ca/energy-conference-2012/ or contact Conference Coordinator, Johanna Kunz at 250.719.6092.

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Energy Sector Know Before You Go

Are you interested in exploring a career in the oil and gas service sector? Working in the oil and gas industry offers a unique lifestyle, vastly different from many industries, and there are a few things you should consider before you head north.

• Accommodation: Rentals, such as apartments, can have long wait lists and can be difficult to secure, especially on a short-term basis. In addition, hotel rooms can be scarce. Be sure to arrange for accommodation before you arrive.

• Driver’s License: Driving is required for most industry jobs. A valid, unrestricted license with a clean driver’s abstract is very important.

• Seasonal Peaks: Often times, a large amount of work must be completed in a small window. The busiest time of year for the oil and gas industry is January to March. You must be prepared to work in winter conditions.

• Training: Requirements will vary from employer to employer, but the following are generally required. It is recommended that you acquire relevant tickets before applying for a job. o WHIMS o Transportation of Dangerous Goods o Occupational First Aid Level 1 o Petroleum Safety Training o H2S Alive • Equipment: It is an asset to obtain your own weather-appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Safety: Safety on the job is very important. Education, training, supervision, along with drug and alcohol testing, are common elements of safety programs and day-to-day operations.

• Working Conditions: This can include long hours, extreme weather, and being away from home for extended periods of time.

For more information on employment in the oil and gas industry, visit www.energyservicesbc.org BC Oil & Gas Commission Resource Centre

Mining

British Columbia’s $6 billion mineral exploration and mining industry is an integral part of the provincial economy.

BC has been one of the world’s major mining regions since the mid-1800’s and to this day is a key international player.

BC is known for its superior product and government policies that are attractive to investors and its

ongoing efforts to create and maintain international relationships that are securing the most stable future coal has ever seen. As of 2008, the coal mining industry provided over 7,607 direct jobs in BC. On February 17, 2009 the Province of British Columbia introduced legislation which extended the Mining FlowThrough Share Tax Credit. The program, which enables investors to deduct

eligible exploration expenses, reduces the cost of a $1,000 investment to about $383, and has increased provincial exploration spending from $29 million in 2001 to $367 million in 2008. In 2008, $22 million was spent on 10 significant mining exploration projects in Northeastern BC. This is especially good news for communities along the Northeastern BC Coal Belt, which contains 800 million tons of coal resources. dawsoncreekchamber.ca

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Renewable Energy

Peace Energy Cooperative (PEC) promotes the development, adoption and education of clean, renewable energy resources in the Peace Region and is committed to providing its 400+ cooperative members the opportunity to participate in, and profit from, investment in renewable energy developments. The first large focus for PEC was the development of the Bear Mountain Wind Park, 15 kilometres from Dawson Creek,

which was commissioned in the fall of 2009. This is the first industrial wind facility in British Columbia; 34 turbines produce enough energy to power the entire South Peace Region.

PEC is evaluating and pursuing other opportunities to take advantage of locally abundant, renewable resources such as geothermal and solar, as well as the development of a sustainable living facility.

Energy Services BC 250.263.9356 www.energyservicesbc.org Ministry of Energy & Mines 250.262.3309 www.gov.bc.ca/ener Peace Energy Co-op 1445 102nd Avenue 250.782.3882 www.peaceenergy.ca Canadian Assoc. of Petroleum Producers 403.267.1100 www.capp.ca Oil & Gas Commission #3, 1445 102 Avenue 250.795.2140 www.bcogc.ca South Peace Oilmen’s Assoc.

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Education Public Schools

State-of-the-art education is provided in School District #59 (Peace River South). All grades are offered through a network of 21 elementary, middle and secondary schools, and a distributed learning school for alternative education methods, which are located in the city of Dawson Creek and the surrounding areas.

Dawson Creek is also the administrative centre for School District #59, providing exceptional education services across the entire South Peace region, including the communities of Tumbler Ridge, Chetwynd, Rolla, and Pouce Coupe.

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School District #59 is recognized as a provincial leader in education and technology and in the analysis of individual student performance from K-12. Further, all schools are equipped with a telecommunications system that allows for skills development in online research and information technology. Central Middle School is home to the South Peace Distance Education School for rural residents and those choosing a home based education that permits students to graduate with a Provincial Dogwood.

South Peace Secondary School is home to a visual and performing arts program that is second to none. One of the premier events for the school and the entire community is the annual musical production presented by the secondary students. This widely anticipated event is certain to play to sold out seats and acclaim by parents and the community alike.

In addition, School District #59 has a reputation throughout the province for being a leader in creating innovative and progressive career development opportunities for students.

The Board of Education is committed to providing a wide range of graduation pathways for our students to move from high school to the workplace and to post-secondary education.

Early learning opportunities are abundant in School District #59. With the support of community partners, the “Words on Wheels” WOW Bus travels throughout the South Peace offering a toy and book lending library to families with babies to five year olds. As well, there are nine StrongStart Early Learning Centres throughout the School District. Tremblay is an early learning hub with the first outdoor playground for 18 month to 5 year olds. It also hosts MunchkinLand, a miniature community for kids to explore. Dawson Creek is truly a community for innovation in educational opportunities and student learning.

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Education Preschools and Childcare There are many childcare and preschool options in the city. There are four childcare centres, sixteen licensed family daycares, and three preschool programs available. In addition, there are out-of-school care programs offered by the City of Dawson Creek’s Community Services Department and several schools.

Dawson Creek Literacy Society

The DCLS offers a variety of literacy programs for adults including small group instruction, English language instruction, tutor training, and one-onone tutoring in basic reading, writing, speaking, math and upgrading. The DCLS also facilitates an English as a Second Language (ESL) Café - a program that offers support services for Dawson Creek’s ESL community.

Private Schools

Dawson Creek has three private schools that provide alternative learning environments for K-12.

Notre Dame School is a K-7 Catholic elementary school while Mountain Christian School and the Ron Pettigrew Christian School both teach K-12 and follow the BC Ministry approved curriculum.

All three private schools have use of full size gymnasiums and have well equipped classrooms.

Chiron Learning Centre

The Chiron Learning Centre offers services, including upgrading and health sessions, to clients referred by the Ministry of Income Assistance and Economic Security. Chiron operates in partnership with the Dawson Creek Literacy Society - an organization that provides a variety of adult literacy tutoring opportunities.

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School District #59 11600 7 Street 250.782.8571 www.sd59.bc.ca Mountain Christian School 11501 17 Street 250.782.9528 Northern Lights College 11401 8 Street 250.782.5251 1.866.INFO.NLC www.nlc.bc.ca Chiron Learning Centre 929 102 Avenue 250.782.4211 Notre Dame Catholic School 925 104 Avenue 250.782.4923 Dawson Creek Literacy Society 929 102 Avenue 250.782.4231 Ron Pettigrew Christian School 1761 110 Avenue 250.782.4580

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Northern Lights College Northern Lights College is British Columbia’s Energy College, and the Dawson Creek Campus is the Centre of Excellence for Clean Energy Technologies in the Province of British Columbia. The Campus is also home to the only Wind Turbine Maintenance Technology program in the province.

NLC serves an area covering more than 324,000 square kilometres in northern British Columbia and has campus locations in Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, and Tumbler Ridge, as well as access sites in Atlin, Dease Lake and Hudson’s Hope.

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Northern Lights College (NLC) offers training in 15 different Trades and Apprenticeship program areas. Curriculum is developed in conjunction with the Industry Training Authority in British Columbia, industry experts, and local program advisory committees.

NLC offers all four levels of Apprenticeship training in selected programs, as well as Foundation level trades training. NLC also works with area school districts to offer a unique Dual Credit option for secondary school students who can enroll in college programs while still in secondary school, earning credits at both levels.

The Dawson Creek Campus is home to the world-renowned Aircraft Maintenance Engineering program. Other Trades and Apprenticeship programs include: Cook 1/Camp Cook, Welding, Plumbing, Millwright, Carpentry/Residential Construction, Esthetics and Nail Care Technology, Cosmetology/Hairstyling, Automotive Service Technician, and Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport Technician.

On Oct. 15, 2011, the Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper, Premier of British Columbia Christy Clark, Prince George-Peace River MP Bob Zimmer, and Peace River South MLA Blair Lekstrom, joined NLC executive, faculty, staff and students to celebrate the completion of NLC’s new Centre of Excellence for Clean Energy Technology (Energy House) and the renovated Health Sciences building.

“Our government is committed to creating jobs by providing youth with the tools and the training they need to succeed in tomorrow’s economy,” said Prime Minister Harper. “The new facilities being opened today will help address the

growing national demand for nurses and provide trained professionals to help drive Canada’s burgeoning clean energy industry.”

The building will produce it own energy needs – electricity and heating – through a wind turbine, solar panels, biomass, and geo-exchange systems. It will include a fully functional training lab for wind turbine maintenance and a training tower complete with a training platform.

University Arts and Sciences courses are also offered at NLC through in-class and videoconference delivery. NLC has credit transfer agreements with a number of provincial post-secondary institutions, allowing students to start a university degree without having to leave northern British Columbia. Professional training available at the Dawson Creek Campus includes: Social Services Worker Diploma, Health Care Assistant, Practical Nurse, Applied Business Technology, and Visual and Graphic Communication Arts.

The Workforce Training/Continuing Education department offers short, specialized training courses needed for employment, or for general interest. And, if you are completing your secondary school diploma or upgrading to become better prepared to enter or compete in the workforce, Career and College Preparation courses are available.

Accommodation is available in a 190-bed student residence. The Campus also features breakfast and lunch available at the North Star Grill, an on-campus cafeteria that is operated in conjunction with the Cook training program.

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Art & Culture

Dawson Creek is rich with vibrant and diverse cultural activities supported by energetic community groups and impressive local facilities. The Community Arts Council consists of over twenty dedicated groups including historical, performing, literary, drama, and visual arts organizations who strive to advance the arts in Dawson Creek.

Performing Arts

Dawson Creek’s 630-seat performing arts theatre, Unchagah Hall, boasts world-class acoustics. Throughout the year, the auditorium hosts musical, dance and drama presentations from both local and touring artists.

The Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre (KPAC) is operated by a non-profit society whose mandate is to serve the artistic and cultural needs of children and families living in the South Peace Region of British Columbia. KPAC offers lessons in dance, guitar, piano, and band, and provides facility rentals to individuals, businesses, community

groups, and guilds. In addition to weekly lessons, KPAC facilitates and coordinates a number of community programs and events aimed specifically at school-age children including the Peace River South Festival of the Arts, the Honours Concert, Scholarship and Bursary Program, Summer School of the Arts, and ArtStarts cultural performances for students throughout School District #59.

2012 will bring big changes for the arts community in Dawson Creek when the Calvin Kruk Centre for the

Arts (CKCA) opens and replaces the KPAC facility. Named for Dawson Creek’s late mayor who was passionate about the arts, the CKCA will be housed in the old Post Office in the heart of downtown. The Post Office was built in 1957 and has been recognized as a heritage building by the Federal Heritage Buildings Review Office. After $10 million in renovations, Dawson Creek’s dancers, performing artists, musicians, and other community groups will call the Calvin Kruk Centre for the Arts their home. The KPAC society will operate the CKCA once it opens in 2012. dawsoncreekchamber.ca

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Riding Thunder Dance Theatre

Comprised of local youth ranging in age from 10 to 22 years of age, the group has been in operation since 1998.

Under the direction of Sadie Lukan, the Riding Thunder Dance Theatre inspires and promotes First Nations culture through traditional dance, regalia and musical score.

Through dance, First Nations and Metis youth have an outlet to rediscover their cultural and heritage performances that provide an audience with an entertaining and educational experience. Performing provincially and internationally, the troupe is a great ambassador for Dawson Creek.

Kiwanis Community Band

The Kiwanis Community Band consists of musicians of all skill levels between the ages of 11 and 75 and plays at many community events in Dawson Creek. In 1997, the band travelled to Austria to perform and since then, they have been to England, France, Germany, Thailand, and most recently to Ireland.

Dawson Creek Art Gallery

The South Peace Art Society operates the Dawson Creek Art Gallery for the City and is one of the many active cultural organizations in the community. The Art Gallery is a unique facility, housed in a renovated grain elevator annex that utilizes a ramp system for displays. The Gallery presents 10 - 14 exhibitions annually, which showcases local artists as well as touring provincial, national, and international exhibits. As part of the gallery’s extensive permanent collection, an exhibit of heritage photographs of the building of the Alaska Highway is on display. The Art Gallery also offers a picture rental program, an intriguing gift shop, and ongoing classes and workshops throughout the year for children, youth, and adults. Its summer visual arts classes are among some of the best offered in the province.

Alley Mural Project

The Dawson Creek Art Gallery, the South Peace Art Society, and the City of Dawson Creek sponsored the annual mural project in the business district of Dawson Creek from 2000 to 2009. Each of the murals represents some aspect of the building of the Alaska Highway and the community’s history relating to that important event.

The murals are designed to enhance the alleyways of the downtown core and to provide an interesting experience for local residents and visitors to the community. You can pick up a map at the Visitor Centre.

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Summer School of the Arts

The South Peace Art Society and the Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre coordinate the annual Peace Country Summer School of the Arts. Offering a wide variety of general interest classes and visual and performing arts programs for all ages, the Summer School provides a unique cultural experience throughout July and August.

Street Performers Festival

Coming summer of 2012, Dawson Creek will be hosting its first ever Street Performers Festival in downtown Dawson Creek. This event promises to provide exciting entertainment for all ages. Musicians, balloon artists, face painters, clowns, visual artists, magicians, and many more out-there performers will take over the streets; be prepared to be amazed!

Art & Culture Public Library

For years, Dawson Creek has been fortunate enough to have the largest library in Northeastern BC. The impressive collection of over 60,000 items encompasses popular fiction, newspapers, children’s titles and reference books. The library offers several exciting programs for all ages including a monthly seniors tea, author visits, and popular children’s programs like Story Time, Babies and Books, and the Summer Reading Program. The library is also home to the Calverley Collection, which features a wealth of local and regional history.

Computer stations are available to the public with access to the Internet, word processing software and children’s multimedia programs. Experienced and friendly staff are always on hand to make your visit to the Dawson Creek Public Library an enjoyable experience.

Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre 1100 95th Avenue 250.782.9325 www.pris.bc.ca/kpac Unchagah Hall 10808 15th Street 250.782.4720 South Peace Historical Society 900 Alaska Avenue 250.719.0726 www.calverley.ca Railway Station Museum 900 Alaska Avenue 250.782.9595

Other Arts Groups

Dawson Creek is home to many other creative and talented groups such as potters, songwriters, spinners & weavers, and painters. For contact information, vist the South Peace Community Arts Council’s website or check out www.tourismdawsoncreek. com/community Riding Thunder Dance Theatre 250.210.5661 South Peace Arts Society & Art Gallery 101 816 Alaska Avenue 250.782.2601 www.dcartgallery.ca Library 1001 McKellar Avenue 250.782.4661 www.dawsoncreek.bclibrary.ca Kiwanis Community Band 250.782.0993 South Peace Community Arts Council 250.782.2601 www.pris.ca/spcartscouncil

Artist Profile: Calvin Kruk

On October 19, 2008, the Peace Country lost a valuable leader. Dawson Creek Mayor Calvin Kruk was one of a kind – visionary, passionate and generous. Whether related to sustainability, energy development or community infrastructure, Calvin’s leadership contributed greatly to the betterment of the region as a whole.

After moving to Dawson Creek in 1990, Calvin enjoyed working with the community through his role as Manager of the Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre, City Councillor from 1999-2005, and as Mayor from 2005 until his passing.

He was involved in numerous community organizations along with his young family. Calvin was also a talented painter. He had a distinctive style and his paintings often featured the northern lights and Peace Region landscapes.

His paintings can be found in offices, homes, and galleries around the region.

He was an incredible man whose legacy will live on through the Calvin Kruk Centre for the Arts – a project very close to Calvin’s heart. The City of Dawson Creek is excited to be opening the Centre for Arts in 2012 so Calvin’s passion for the arts can continue on well in to the future. dawsoncreekchamber.ca

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Some of the visiting specialists include: audiologists, dermatologists, dental surgeons, urologists, and ophthalmologists.

Many other health services are available in the city.

Dawson Creek is home to a private physiotherapy clinic, massage therapists, five chiropractors, and two optometrist clinics. There are also three denture clinics, seven dental clinics, and one orthodontist clinic.

Mental health and addiction services are also readily available in Dawson Creek. Addictions counselling along with Aboriginal Counselling Services and several other support groups provide special services throughout the week.

Dawson Creek’s youngest citizens with special needs find quality care at the Child Development Centre (CDC).

Infants and children may be referred to this paediatric rehabilitation centre for assessment and treatment of developmental delays or other disabilities. The CDC features an indoor pool for fun and exercise.

The Northern Health Authority is responsible for the delivery of health care across Northern BC, including Dawson Creek. The Dawson Creek & District Hospital is a 31 acute care bed facility where residents and guests can access acute care or physician services 24 hours a day in the emergency department. The hospital provides full medical and surgical services including comprehensive physiotherapy, occupational and respiratory therapy program and a recently updated pharmacy and features a new 64 Slice CT Scanner. 2010 saw the opening of the newly renovated Cancer Care Unit at the Hospital, which will allow residents to receive treatment locally instead of travelling to Alberta or Southern BC.

Seniors in Dawson Creek and the surrounding area rely on the services of two continuing care facilities: Peace River Intermediate Care Home and Rotary Manor. Both facilities offer recreational and social activities, nursing services, bathing, consultations with physiotherapists and dietary and foot care nurses all within comfortable environments.

Furthermore, Rotary Manor offers the Day Away program.

The program is designed for independent seniors and focuses on maintaining and improving the individual’s social, physical, psychological and emotional capabilities while promoting a maximum level of independence. Most importantly, it lets seniors have fun.

There are several Family Physician practices in the city, as well as orthopaedic surgeons, a radiologist, a gynaecologist, a general surgeon, and psychiatry services.

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The Society for Community Living provides care for developmentally disabled individuals in Dawson Creek.

The Society manages apartments where clients can benefit from subsidized rent in an atmosphere where life skills development is part of daily living. The Society also provides employment opportunities for their clients through their successful recycling pick-up and paper-shredding program.

Volunteer Programs

Volunteers are one of the greatest health care assets. The South Peace Hospice Palliative Care Society provides professional and social support for terminally ill individuals, their families and friends. The Society for Acquired Brain Injury has developed programs to support recovery and chronic care for individuals with brain injuries and the Step Up ‘N’ Ride Society offers door-to-door transportation for those unable to use the public transportation system. The Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart & Stroke Foundation and numerous other organizations and volunteers help make Dawson Creek a caring community.

The Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation is a non-profit organization managed by a volunteer board of directors that has been active in the South Peace since its inception in 1992. The Foundation’s mission is to raise money and awareness through fundraising drives and event hosting in order to promote community engagement and purchase equipment for the local hospital.

Some of many events the organization hosts annually include: Charity Dinner and Silent Auction, Poker Tournaments and Bingo, Sportsman’s Shoot, Golf Tournament, and Radio-Thon.

With the completion of the renovation and equipment upgrades in the Hospital’s Cancer Care Unit in 2010, and upgrades to the maternity ward in 2011 and early 2012, the Foundation is now focused on raising funds for smaller equipment in multiple high traffic departments of the hospital such as the emergency room, medical/surgery, and orthopaedics.

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South Peace Junior Soccer (SPJS) has grown since the opening of the Paul Loiselle Soccer Fields at the Multiplex.

The park offers three full sized soccer pitches and six midsized or three mini fields which have allowed the league to compete on a provincial scale. SPJS has over 1,000 members aged 4 to 18 registered in their indoor and outdoor programs. The enrolment makes soccer one of the most popular sports amongst the youth of Dawson Creek.

SPJS has the highest number of players per capita in BC, and it is the only league run solely by volunteers. The new soccer park has also sparked an adult soccer league which allows men and women of all ages to stay active.

Facilities & Sports

Dawson Creek has a number of indoor facilities including the Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre. This facility is an 8 lane, 25m competition pool and includes a swirl pool, leisure pool and a tots pool. The pool also features 1m and 3m diving boards, a waterslide, sauna and steam room. Scheduled aquatic classes, swim lessons, and leadership courses are also offered at the aquatic centre. The 250m walking track, located in the EnCana Events Centre, is accessed via the aquatic centre and is free for all to enjoy.

The Kin and Memorial arenas provide skating opportunities for all ages and are home to the Junior and Senior Canucks hockey teams. The EnCana Events Centre has provided Dawson Creek with additional ice space. This arena is home to the Dawson Creek Rage, the only Canadian team in the North American Hockey League. When the Rage aren’t in town, the ice is used for a variety of skating programs including figure skating, minor hockey, curling, women’s hockey, commercial leagues and learn-to-skate programs.

The Dawson Creek Curling Rink caters to curlers of all ages. It features 8 sheets of ice and banquet facilities for up to 200 people.The rink is open to leagues four nights of the week and hosts a number of bonspiels in the winter months.

Bird Watching

McQueen’s Slough is located just off the Rolla Road, approximately 7 minutes from Dawson Creek, just off of Highway 49. The slough has several trails and view points overlooking the marsh and lake area.

Migrating waterfowl and scores of native species make McQueen’s Slough a birdwatcher’s paradise.

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The Harry Morrow Ball Diamonds are also located near the Multiplex. The four diamonds are home to the adult slo-pitch leagues and the Dawson Creek Diamondbacks, a men’s team that plays in the Wheatbelt League. This is also the home field for the Bantam and Midget leagues of Dawson Creek Minor Ball, with the younger players utilizing other diamonds throughout the city.

The City of Dawson Creek’s Community Services Department operates four season programming with a variety of activities for all ages. These activities include co-ed and ladies volleyball leagues, recreational gymnastics, NCCP coaching theory courses and summer sports camps. Community Services also hosts special events such as Skate with Santa, The Terry Fox Run and teen and pre-teen dances. The department manages after school care for children aged 5-12 years with programs being held in various locations throughout the city.

There are numerous other sports and recreation clubs in Dawson Creek, including badminton, volleyball, various martial arts, tennis, hockey leagues for all different ages and abilities, skating, motor sports, and so much more.

To find a comprehensive list and contact information, visit Tourism Dawson Creek’s website.

Bear Mountain Ski Hill

Located just minutes from the city, Bear Mountain features 10 runs for all levels. The hill offers a 500 foot vertical drop and a total length of about 800 metres. The Ski Hill has modern snowmaking equipment, night-time skiing, pro-shop and ski lessons. The Chalet is available for skiers and hosting of social events.

Recreation Community Services Department 10105 12A Street 250.784.3600 www.dawsoncreek.ca Memorial Arena 1113 106 Avenue 250.782.2229 Kin Arena 1101 106 Avenue 250.782.6441 Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre 300 Highway 2 250.782.7946 (SWIM) www.dawsoncreek.ca

Kin Park Walking Path

Kin Park features the Dawson Trail, a newly extended 7 km paved walking path that begins at the South Peace Community Multiplex, winds north towards the Dawson Mall, through scenic Kin Park to the Mile 0 Campground. The path continues from the campground to the Dawson Creek Golf and Country Club. A number of people use the path to enjoy the view of the scenic landscape from the clubhouse sundeck. Check out the map on page 40 to plan your route.

ActNow BC Seniors Community Park

Our local Seniors Park, situated in Kin Park, is a way for everyone to become more active during walks through our beautiful trail system. There are 16 equipment stations for maximum fitness and body awareness, including stations for massage as well as pieces replicating tai chi body movements. This dual station equipment encourages a buddy system and enables more individuals to use the equipment at once.

Bear Mountain Ski Hill 1950 Ski Hill Road 250.782.4988 www.bearmountainskihill.com Senior Citizens Hall 1101 Mckellar Avenue 250.782.7620 Bear Mountain Nordic Ski Assoc.

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Bear Mountain Nordic Ski Trails

Located a short drive from Dawson Creek on Bear Mountain in the Demonstration Forest, you will find 23 kilometres of intersecting trails. Trails are groomed and track set for both classic and skate skiing throughout the winter season. In 2009, an additional 7 kilometres of walking and viewing trails were added. There is an active Junior Ski League and a number of social events for members.

Senior Citizens Hall

The Senior Citizens Hall offers a wide variety of year-round activities for Dawson Creek’s senior citizens. Floor curling, carpet bowling, bingo, wellness exercises, card games and dancing are just a few of the programs offered.

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Vision: Dawson Creek will be a visionary community that works together for innovative social, cultural, economic & environmental vitality.

The journey to becoming a sustainable city is an exciting and worthwhile one. Our City began its life-changing adventure in 2005, helping break trail and demonstrating leadership for Municipalities across British Columbia, Canada, and the World. Along the way, the City has partnered with the Federal and Provincial governments, top environmental consultants such as Pembina and Polis, international organizations such as One Sky, and local groups such as Peace Energy Co-op, and the Northern Environmental Action Team (NEAT). The City has a portfolio of projects that are committed to the management of rising energy costs, lowering levels of greenhouse gas emissions, and upgrading our City’s aging infrastructure.

Since 2005, the City of Dawson Creek has not only talked about being “green,” “sustainable,” and “eco-friendly” but also demonstrated commitment to sustainability by carrying out many projects and programs. We are “walking the talk”.

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Mission Statement: The Corporate Mission of the City of Dawson Creek is to provide excellence in service and leadership that promotes a dynamic community within a healthy environment for all generations

City Council has adopted a 6-step strategy to help them reach this goal.

The City has chosen sustainability as its defining characteristic and as its goal. To become sustainable is to leave the world in a better state for our children and grandchildren.

Engaging citizens through public consultations and workshops has allowed us to gain input and better understanding of what is important to our community. The City also listens to what the citizens want. Through extensive guidance from key players

around the province and public consultations, the citizens of Dawson Creek identified the following areas of concern or importance in the City of Dawson Creek’s Official Community Plan (OCP): • Buildings, Infrastructure and Renewable Energy • Economic Development • Land Use and Growth Management • Open Space and Environmental Protection • Social Development • Transportation

Sustainable Community Electricity Conservation

Dawson Creek is one of the first communities in BC to replace all City owned streetlights with high-pressure sodium lights. The changeover has saved taxpayers as much as $1200 per month. Our downtown traffic lights now have LED bulbs, the longest lasting and lowest electricity consuming lighting technology available today, making city lighting the most efficient and lowest cost to operate. The City has also taken advantage of a community grant to install Solar Street lights in areas where residents have been requesting additional lighting.

Mayor and Council continue to create a sustainable culture and spirit of conservation by implementing in-house community programs to reduce consumption, promote conservation and raise environmental awareness at work and at home. Through staff training and the City’s distinctive campaign “Turn It Off Dawson Creek”, staff have been encouraged to turn off lights, faucets, computers and vehicles. The City continues to move forward in a leadership role in the community. Because of this, we are seeing businesses and homeowners conserving energy, water and waste by “Turning It Off”.

Solar Hot Water

Seven municipal buildings - City Hall, the Fire Hall, the RCMP building, the Senior’s Hall, Sudeten Hall, the municipal airport, and public works have seen cost savings with the installation of solar hot water heaters. In each location, the hot water system is diverted through a roof mounted solar heating panel. Several models have been tested to determine which ones function best in our climate.

Each of the seven Solar Hot Water heaters have been installed by our partner in renewable energy training and awareness – the Northern Lights College. Seniors and students both gained knowledge from the installation of the new Solar Hot Water system at our Senior’s Hall.

The City of Dawson Creek has opted in to a new regulation that requires all new homes to be built “Solar Ready”.

Solar Powered Bus Stops and Signage

Improvements to public transit include expanded bus routes, upgrades to bus stops, increasing safety, and convenience. Eight bus stops now have solar powered lights that run on energy from the sun. The installation of solar powered caution lights and lighted crosswalk signs improves public safety. The walking trail has also been upgraded with solar lights to increase safety and visibility.

Two Solar Speed signs on high use streets reminding drivers to slow down were recently installed. This successful project has the City looking at purchasing additional speed signs for other areas of the city through various grants and partnership funding. The City installed two Solar Street lights at Turgeon Drive, where additional lighting had been requested.

Effluent Reuse

Dawson Creek is finding innovative ways of integrating goals of environmental sustainability and economic vitality by committing to an effluent reuse program. In this program, domestic sewage will be treated to industrydefined quality parameters and then sold to oil and gas corporations for specified intentions. Treating water to a high quality standard (i.e. potable) is expensive, and is unnecessary for many industrial processes. By using waste water for industrial purposes, Dawson Creek will

reduce demand on the high-quality freshwater resource by reducing water treatment costs, conserving freshwater and finding an economic use for sewage effluent, which would typically be released back into the environment as an otherwise unusable product. The City has signed an agreement with Shell Canada. For further information, visit www.planningforpeople.ca dawsoncreekchamber.ca

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Water, Waste & Energy Conservation

As per Council direction and initiative, the City asked NEAT (Northern Environment Action Team) to do a Waste & Energy Assessment on City owned facilities. Assessing the buildings told us how current reduction practices are progressing and what opportunities there are for us to improve. We passed the test and won the honour of displaying NEAT’s Approved Logo on doors at City facilities. The City encourages local businesses to take the challenge and sign up for this assessment.

2011 saw Mayor and Council creating a carbon fund policy to help accelerate investment in green projects in Dawson Creek and to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.

Also in 2011, residents and surrounding communities were given the opportunity to purchase Rain Barrels and Composters at a reduced rate with the goal of raising awareness of water consumption and waste diversion.

BizPal For Business Licenses

With BizPal it’s easy to get a business license and permits through www.dawsoncreek.ca on-line services. The City of Dawson Creek’s BizPal link provides a sustainable alternative with customized on-line information of all licenses and permits for business clients. It offers streamlined help for businesses to navigate this information through a simple one stop on-line service.

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Land Use Charrette

A Charrette is an intensive design and planning process.

Citizens were invited to participate in a land use charrette to plan the development of 240-acres between 8th and 17th streets at the north end of the city. Consulting the public in the planning process is a leading edge approach that ensures the land is developed in a sustainable way, and needs of the community for future living are met.

Development of this site is under way.

Green Space

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Pioneer Village on the northwest edge of the city with the Multiplex, soccer fields and baseball diamonds on the southeast. Unpaved pathways through natural settings in the Dave Leoppky Community Forest and Chamberlain Nature Park are beautiful places to interact with nature within city limits. Our local Dawson

Creek Watershed Society is working with the City’s arborist on reclamation and enhancement of the creek itself.

The City has developed a restoration project that incorporates planting of shrubs on creek banks to reduce sloughing which is a more sustainable practice. For further information, contact the Watershed Steward at 250.782.1793.

Sustainable Community Seniors’ Park

The ActNow BC Seniors’ Community Park is fully operational and is located at Kin Park – a complete body workout with a twist! The Seniors’ Community Park has a combined total of sixteen pieces of exercise equipment designed to improve individual health and wellness. Situated along the community walking trail, next to the tennis courts, this park promotes multigenerational activity and social inclusion while providing a cost effective means to staying healthy. Our Seniors’ Park is a proven step towards building an age friendly and disability friendly inclusive community, while forming important partnerships with community and provincial organizations.

Walking Track

The Multiplex walking track is a hit with seniors and many others, including new moms, athletes and teens. Both are outcomes of the Social Plan that emerged from the City’s visioning process.

Climbing Wall

Did you know there is a Climbing Wall in the lobby of the Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre? The City of Dawson Creek Climbing Wall has transformed from a vision by Mayor and Council and local community groups, to reality. The end result features a free standing boulder and cave constructed with the patented Entre Prises Freeform moulded panels as well as a 46’ top rope Imprint Wall. This multi-skilled,

multi-generational addition will further enhance the recreation opportunities for all ages in the already impressive South Peace Community Multiplex.

(Thank you to funders: South Peace Oilmen’s Association, Dawson Creek Sunrise Rotary Club, Dawson Creek Noon Rotary Club, Dawson Creek Kinsmen, Dawson Creek Energy Conference Legacy, Dawson Creek Winter Games)

Measuring Up The North

The Dawson Creek chapter of the Measuring Up The North (MUTN) program is still very active in the community and strives to further improve awareness around accessible issues. In 2010, the MUTN received a $32,000 grant to retrofit the kitchen at Sudeten Hall to help improve the quality of life for users of this hall. This retrofit included: lowering the counters, contrasting colours for visual impairment, accessible cabinets, and accessible appliances. In 2011, in partnership with the City, MUTN received an accessibility grant of approximately $13,000 to complete entrance ramps at six bus stop locations to increase accessibility and reduce trip hazards. The group will continue to consult with the community as it looks at other facilities, policies, programs, and practices to improve and enhance access for all.

OCP Update

The City has completed its Official Community Plan (OCP). The OCP provides a longer-term vision for the community and is a statement of objectives and policies to guide decisions on planning and land use management.

Practically, that means that the OCP helps guide decision makers on issues as diverse as rental housing stock to green space.

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Zoning Bylaw Reviews

Age-friendly public and stakeholder consultations, along with research, have contributed to the following intended project outcomes: an improved understanding of best practices and how Dawson Creek can become more age-friendly; and an improved understanding about how the Dawson Creek Zoning Bylaw can help deliver on the needs and preferences of seniors with respect to accessibility, housing, moving around in the public and private realms, and other issues related to zoning.

Staff evaluated other intended outcomes of the deliverables, including improved zoning that: truly enhances the inclusivity of Dawson Creek with respect to seniors’ experiences in the built environment and open spaces; addresses a number of other Official Community Plan community-wide objectives that are consistent with age-friendly planning; and that includes secondary suite and coach house zoning. An open house was held in 2011 that provided further input from the

Women’s Hockey Programs

In 2009, the City of Dawson Creek was selected as the location for the National Women’s Hockey Team Training Camp and the Female Hockey Development Weekend.

Trina Radcliffe of Hockey Canada was the facilitator for the Female Hockey Development Weekend. Both camps proved to be very successful and contributed to the growing sport of women’s hockey in Dawson Creek and surrounding areas.

2011 saw the City of Dawson Creek being selected as the official location of the 2012 National Women’s Under 18

Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre

Over the past four years, local and regional patrons have continued to support the pool. Monthly attendance hit a summer high for the month of July 2011 with 11,540 patrons. The community has been using the KBAC to its full potential by attending lessons, fitness and swim programs, and of course public drop-in swimming.

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community, and the information was then presented to City Council for approval and adoption.

The City will undertake an internal and stakeholder survey two years after adoption of the Zoning Bylaw to assess the efficacy of the project as measured against the project objectives. A second survey will be conducted three years later and will be used as a basis for zoning amendments, as needed, and future zoning and relevant OCP policy development.

Hockey Championship. In celebration of Dawson Creek being the host City, Olympic Medalist Hayley Wickenheiser was invited to visit our community, where she participated in many activities throughout the community including presentations to schools to promote the event. In addition, to kick-off the Women’s Under 18 Hockey Championship, a World Girl’s Hockey day was held providing an opportunity for females to enhance their skills in hockey development; this program was attended by all ages and was a great success.

Sustainable Community Parks

The City’s Community Services Department has had many successful partnerships with community groups. An example is working with Success By 6 to install a toddler playground at Rotary Lake, and the Provincial Government on the construction of the seniors fitness facility in Kin Park.

The Tree Hazard Evaluation program was implemented as a part of the Dawson Creek Urban Forestry Policy and an irrigation scheduling program. 305 caliber trees were planted throughout the city.

Xeriscaping principles saw the creation of a beautification bed to enhance a well-viewed area. The Traffic Circle bed was designed to be low maintenance, thereby reducing

costs, by using products and materials (topsoil, compost and wood mulch) recycled and reused from other areas of the city. The efficiency of the new bed design will lower maintenance costs while providing a clean, sustainable and aesthetically enhanced appearance to our community.

Improvements to City Hall included the purchasing of four self-watering planters; flowers and vegetables were planted that required less watering because of the purchase of the planters. The self-watering planters were the first of its kind purchased by the City and overall was a great success, reducing watering time, conserving water, and providing enjoyment by passers by with garden fresh tomatoes.

Green Vehicle Policy

The City continues to use the “Green Vehicle Purchasing Policy” guides for purchasing, operation, and maintenance of City vehicles and requires the City to purchase the lowest emission vehicle appropriate for the job. Ultimately, the fleet will be “right sized” for the most common use of each vehicle. Since implementing the policy, the fleet uses less fuel and continues to perform as needed. Two hybrid vehicles have been added to the fleet and the City may consider adding biodiesel vehicles when biodiesel becomes available in the Peace Country.

Idle Reduction

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Sustainable Community Even with continuous growth, the City is a forerunner in environmental sensitivity.

Dawson Creek’s Kiskatinaw Watershed Steward

The Watershed Steward position was created in 2009 to coordinate watershed management in the Kiskatinaw Watershed - a 284,000 hectare area, roughly the size of the entire Lower Mainland of BC, upstream of the Arras water intake.

Our watershed stewardship program efforts are continuously focused on achieving our Water Source Protection Plan goals to reduce ongoing risks to water quality. Such concerns have long been identified to include elevated levels of turbidity/ organic matter, and parasites/bacteria, resulting from the combined effects of various upstream land use activities. The City is gathering information about the patterns of surface and ground water characteristics (hydrometric research) to establish baseline data through a 3-year project in partnership with UNBC.

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The watershed program vision is to improve our ability to accurately predict (using hydrological modeling) possible effects of changing climate and land use in the upland areas. An annual assessment and other management activities will also be undertaken at the Bearhole Lake reservoir as part of our Park Use Permit obligations.

Other important work will focus on more efficient use of water through completion of a waste water (effluent) recycling facility for industry and other commercial use, water-sensitive planning methods and promotion of water saving technologies. Support will also be provided to local groups like the Dawson Creek Watershed Society who are interested in achieving watershed restoration and stewardship at a local level within the city.

Contact: Reg Whiten, Watershed Steward 1.855.782.1793 watershed@dawsoncreek.ca

Reclaimed Water Facility

Dawson Creek continues to look for innovative ways of integrating environmental sustainability and economic vitality. A recent example is the Reclaimed Water Project in partnership with Shell Canada which will take sewage and treat it for use in the oil and gas industry in place of fresh or potable water sources.

The award winning project will be certified to a LEED Gold standard and will significantly reduce demand on the City’s water system while allowing for expansion in regional industry.

The bulk of the treated water will be piped to Shell’s sites west of the city but there will also be a truck fill station on the City site for use by other companies.

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Dawson Creek is a great place to live. Over 12,000 people call Dawson Creek home, and of those, the median age of this relatively young community is 35.

Whether you are purchasing your first home, starting a family, relocating or thinking about retiring, Dawson Creek has something for everyone. The community has homes for all ages and income levels in a variety of neighbourhoods including the city’s newest subdivisions: Crescent View, Manor Heights, Sunset Ridge, Harvest View, Harbour Park, and Country Hills Estates.

Existing homes in the city average around $232,922 while an average 2-bedroom apartment is $936 per month.

New home construction starts at about $299,000. New and existing condominiums and townhouses are available starting at $197,900. If you come to Dawson Creek for the wide-open spaces, there are a number of acreages in rural communities and subdivisions. The price of five acres ranges from $60,000 to over $100,000; plenty of room to build your dream home in the country while still being just fifteen minutes from town!

Demand for new residential lots is at the highest it has been in many years. Local developers and builders are actively working at satisfying the demand for new lots and continue to establish and expand subdivisions. Prices of newly developed lots start at $55,000, and include all

underground services and paved streets. Water, sewer, and garbage pick-up is all provided by the City of Dawson Creek within city limits, while hydro is provided by BC Hydro and natural gas by Pacific Northern Gas (soon to be Alta Gas). Telus is the main provider of telephone services, however, there are many long distance options.

Relocation Packages can be requested or picked up from the Dawson Creek & District Chamber of Commerce.

Rental properties in the city range from well-kept apartment buildings in central locations to private homes basement suites and rural properties. Up to date information on rental properties in Dawson Creek can be found online and in local newspapers.

The majority of homes in Dawson Creek are close to schools, parks and other recreation facilities; often times homeowners are never more than a few minutes from work and shopping centres. Additionally, most homes have large yards for kids, pets and summer gardens.

Substantial development in Dawson Creek has made commercial and industrial lots more difficult to find than in recent years, but there are still serviced lots in prime locations available. There is also the opportunity to lease commercial, industrial or office space in several locations throughout the city. Whatever your needs, we hope that you make Dawson Creek your home!

Retirement Options

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If retirement plans are in your future, congratulations! We hope you choose Dawson Creek as your retirement destination. Dawson Creek has unique retirement opportunities for seniors, including traditional neighbourhoods to condominium style living all within close proximity to needed services and amenities. A wide range of Dawson Creek’s clubs and organizations are aimed towards senior fitness and activities.

supported seniors housing complex, while Northview offers 26 units of assisted living care. Southview is connected by a covered walkway to Rotary Manor Care Home. Rotary Manor is a 115 bed complex care facility which has 24 hour nursing care. The main building of Rotary Manor and Southview were opened in 2002 and in 2009, Northview and a three floor addition to Rotary Manor were opened.

For seniors requiring extra care, Dawson Creek’s Seniors Community of Care is here to help. Located in the north end of the city, it includes Southview, Northview and Rotary Manor. Southview is a 31 unit non-

No matter what your present or future needs may be, Dawson Creek is an active community where newcomers are always welcome.

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January Snowfall 32.1cm

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July Rainfall 83.9mm Mean Annual Precipitation 350-600mm

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Listings Church Listings Apostolic Lighthouse 250.782.5489 Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle 250.782.5885 Church of the Nazarene 250.782.8227 Church of Jesus Christ and Latter-Day Saints 250.782.4921 Corner Stone Christian Assembly 250.782.5780 Dawson Creek Alliance Church 250.782.3837 Dawson Creek Community Church 250.782.4745 First Baptist Church 250.782.4792 Grace Lutheran Church 250.782.3624 Grandview Chapel 250.782.4225 Jehovah’s Witness 250.782.7487 Heart to Change the World 250.782.4745 New Beginnings Baptist Church 250.219.5011 New Jerusalem 250.782.8035 78

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