Recent History – 2003 January 17, 2003 – By Kelly Harris, Daily News Staff Firearm registration becomes law On January 1st, Canadian gun owners were required to have their firearms registered. “We’re going to let common sense prevail and work with the public,” said Dawson Creek RCMP Cpl. Perry Penney. “If there are people trying to make… Read More

Recent History – 2003 Men fined after wildlife sting More than $14,000 worth of fines were levied against a pair of area men following a five-month-long sting operation. Elmer Clair Johnson and Timothy Stiemer pleaded guilty in Dawson Creek Provincial Court to charges under the provincial wildlife act for guiding anglers without a licence. The… Read More

Recent History – 2003 Howard named tourism ambassador Marilyn Howard, manager of Dawson Creek Visitor Services was named the Council of Tourism Associations of British Columbia (COTA) 2003 Ambassador for the Northern B.C. tourism region. “I nominated her – it’s absolutely awesome,” said Tourism Dawson Creek development coordinator Ryan MacIvor. “She is a great ambassador… Read More

Recent History – 2003 Break-in leads to senseless damage at city business RCMP investigated a break in at a local business. Police say once inside the business thieves went on a path of destruction. “A senseless amount of damage was done including the discharge of fire extinguishers,” said Cpl. Perry Penney. “After doing the damage… Read More

Recent History – 2003 Hill praises Borek rescue Prince George-Peace River MP Jay Hill acknowledged a recent Arctic rescue mission by Kenn Borek Air at a sitting in the House of Commons. “I rise today to pay a very special tribute to Kenn Borek Air and its founder,” Hill said in his statement. “Kenn Borek was… Read More

Recent History – 2003 Vancouver gets 2010 Games It was a day late, but Canada’s 136th birthday present – hosting the 2010 Winter Olympic Games – could not have been sweeter for those gathered in Dawson Creek for the announcement. “This is a great day,” said South Peace MLA Blair Lekstrom. “It’s a great day… Read More

Recent History – 2003 Tourism down slightly, say operators The summer tourist industry was down slightly according to local businesses, but work crew visits increased compared to 2002. “We are down in terms of tourists from last year,” said Kathy Pettit, the desk manager of the George Dawson Inn. “Our bus tours have dropped. We had… Read More

Recent History – 2003 First Nations vow to protect land interests The Oil and Gas Conference opened with a strongly worded resolution from the Treaty 8 First Nations, who said they will work together to negotiate with the province. “The province continues to give rights to oil and gas without our assistance,” said Chief Gary Oker… Read More

Recent History – 2003 City gets behind Gatekeepers A letter of support from the City of Dawson Creek to the Peace River Haven Gatekeepers Society was forthcoming after a delegation attended city council to ask for their backing. “Every day you walk outside this building you hear another rumour about what is happening,” said Paul De… Read More

Recent History – 2004 January 29, 2004 – By Gary Rusak, Daily News Staff After many years of running in the red, a longstanding Dawson Creek tradition was forced to close its doors earlier this month.”The biggest reason is that at the start of last year I promised myself and my wife that if we couldn’t… Read More