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Dawson Creek Lifts Stage 3 Rules, Eyes $100M Peace River Pipeline

5/27/2026

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Dawson Creek city council voted Monday to lift Stage 3 water-conservation rules.
Chief Administrative Officer Kevin Henderson reported Bearhole Lake and reservoirs hold enough water for over 170 days.
The city is proposing a $100 million, 55-km pipeline to the Peace River to secure long-term supply.
Dawson Creek is seeking provincial funding and a fast-tracked five-year environmental review for the project.

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Dawson Creek city council voted Monday to lift Stage 3 water-conservation rules.
Chief Administrative Officer Kevin Henderson reported Bearhole Lake and reservoirs hold enough water for over 170 days.
The city is proposing a $100 million, 55-km pipeline to the Peace River to secure long-term supply.
Dawson Creek is seeking provincial funding and a fast-tracked five-year environmental review for the project.