BN05-101: Adding Some Green to 8th Street

Recent History – 2005 By Gary Rusak Roadwork on 8th Street is meant to create a green space in the middle of the busy road, Mayor Wayne Dahlen said on Monday. “It is part of our 8th Street beautification treatment program that we entered into last year in partnership with (the Ministry of Highways),” the… Read More

BN05-11: Chamber of Commerce Civic Awards, January 1999

Recent History – 1998 Business, less than three employees: Picture It!; other nominees: Walter Hees Construction Business, 4 to 10 employees: Hug-A-Mug; other nominees: Heaton Husky and Three Monkey Intelligent Systems. Business, more than 10 employees: Lake View Credit Union; other nominees: Borek Transportation and Browns’ Chev Olds. Young Entrepreneur: Mark Sutton of Hypertoys; other… Read More

BN05-12: Giles Dudley, Judi McGowan Citizens of the Year

Recent History – 1998 By Cees Mond, Daily News Staff, Jan 4, 1999 Long-time volunteers Giles Dudley and Judi McGowan won the male and female Citizen of the Year Awards respectively in front of 120 people at Thursday night’s Chamber of Commerce New Year’s Eve Gala Ball Chosen from a field of 10 candidates, Dudley… Read More

BN05-13: Building Permits Close to $12 Million for 1998

Recent History – 1998 Jan, 13, 1999, By Daily News Staff The value of permits issued for new buildings in Dawson Creek totaled $11.6 million in 1998, council learned on Monday. The total falls just short of the $12 million milestone that Councilor Frank Grant had anticipated, but easily exceeded the $10 million level expected… Read More

BN05-14: Lake View Credit Union Opens New Building

Recent History – 1999Feb. 8, 1999 By Mark Nielsen, Daily News Staff Gunnar Mortenson would have been proud. The grand opening of the new Lake View Credit Union (LVCU) building was held on Saturday morning, complete with a ribbon cutting, balloons, and a tour of the building. Covering 16,000 feet over three floors, it’s a… Read More

BN05-15: Calverley Collection Shed Light on Peace Past

Recent History – 1999Feb. 19, 1999 By Mark Nielsen, Daily News Staff Deep within the confines of the Dawson Creek Public Library can be found a small room filled with binders and books that provide an invaluable look into the history of the Peace River area. Known as the Calverley Collection, it’s not easy to… Read More

BN05-16: Jack Patterson’s Mens Wear Closes After 67 Years

Recent History – 1999 March 9, 1999 By Mike Leschart, Daily News Staff Doug Patterson sits in the back of what was once his father’s store, surrounded by piles of merchandise that will soon be sold at clearance prices. He is explaining why, after supporting three generations of his family, the business must soon close…. Read More

BN05-17: Al Westcott Dies at 74

Recent History – 1999 March 17, 1999 By Daily News Staff A man who was an integral part of Dawson Creek society for many years passed away Sunday. Al Westcott, former Dawson Creek citizen of the year and member of the Order of Canada died at age 74. Westcott was extremely active in many local… Read More

BN05-18: Chamber of Commerce to Celebrate 55 Years

Recent History – 1999 Cross posted: BN12-15: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO CELEBRATE 55 YEARS June 4, 1999 By Kelly Henschel, Daily News Staff All visitors to Dawson Creek must report to the RCMP. Or so the sign at the Alberta border read in the 1950s when Ralph Thomsen was a member of the Dawson Creek… Read More

BN05-19: Old Library Development Building Being Renovated

Recent History – 1999 June 8, 1999 By Jill Northan, Contributing Writer The City of Dawson Creek is spending $40,000 on the old library building beside Centennial Pool, making the building a suitable working facility. The building will then comfortably house City Kids Day Care, the Dawson Creek Historical Society Archives and storage for the… Read More