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    • Part 1: First Nations of the Peace River Region
    • Part 2: The Fur Trade Era
    • Part 3: Transportation and Communication
    • Part 4: Old Timers and the Price of Land
    • Part 5: Dawson Creek: The Story of the Community
    • Part 6: Mysteries, Adventures and Indian Legends
    • Part 7: Arts, Crafts and Recreation
    • Part 8: Agriculture
    • Part 9: Church Histories
    • Part 10: Schools
    • Part 11: Health Care
    • Part 12: Industries and Enterprises
    • Part 13: Policing the Peace
    • Part 14: Pouce Coupe, Rolla, and Other South Peace Communities
    • Part 15: Chetwynd and the Fort St. John Area
    • Part 16: The Alberta Peace
    • Part 17: Natural History of the Peace River Region
    • Part 18: Interviews with Old Timers
    • Part 19: Remembering Our Veterans

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BN05-01: Building Permits on the Rise

Recent History – 1998

July 24, 1998

The value of building permits in Dawson Creek is on the rise. Some 40 permits worth a total taxable value of about $6.4 million have been issued so far this year, compared to $4.1 million for the same period last year. Mayor Blair Lekstrom said the increase shows that the city is on the way to reaching a goal of $10 million by the end of the year.

Demolition bylaw: A bylaw to demolish a building at 813-103 Ave. was given three readings after building inspector Greg Dobrowolski found it to be unsafe due to structural deterioration. Once the bylaw is adopted, the owners have 30 days to either demolish the building or come up with an alternative that is agreeable to council. If nothing is done by the deadline, the city will demolish the structure at the owner’s expense.

Land sale bylaws: Four land sale bylaws passed three readings for a total sale price of $49,500.

 

This article is taken from the Peace River Block Daily News, Dawson Creek, with the permission of the publisher. The Daily News retains all rights relating to this material. The information in this article is intended solely for research or general interest purposes.

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