Recent History – 2000 Feb. 25, 2000 By Jill Northan,Contributing Writer The Peace Country Roots Group is asking for the assistance of old-time residents to identify as many grave sites as possible in the Pioneer Memorial Cemetery. At a cost of approximately $1,700, or $10 a grave marker, The City of Dawson Creek has given… Read More

Recent History – 2000 Feb. 15, 2000 DAWSON CREEK — The latest attempt to have the Peace Country secede from British Columbia and join Alberta is gaining plenty of attention in the Wild Rose province. Beginning with a front page photo in the Feb. 10 Edmonton Sun of Wednesday’s protest at the Mile Zero Post,… Read More

Recent History – 2000 March 3, 2000 By Christine Podmore, Daily News Staff DAWSON CREEK — Over 2,950 signatures have been given supporting the Peace Country joining Alberta. The petition began on Feb. 10 and is gaining 1,000 signatures a week, support organizer Cheryl Volk is very pleased with. “I think it’s great we’re gathering… Read More

Recent History – 2000 By Christine Podmore, Daily News Staff The controversy over funding for the sub-regional recreation requisition is surfacing again as Dawson Creek approaches the apprehensive rural districts for more contributions. “The whole sub-recreation thing has been a issue for many years,” said Dawson Creek Mayor Blair Lekstrom. “I think when you build… Read More

Recent History – 2000 June 1, 2000 By Mark Nielsen, Daily News Staff Some changes are in store for Alaska Avenue. Pending approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Highways (MOTH) there will be some adjustments to the accesses and entrances in the area of IGA and Peavey Mart. Council approved a plan Monday that… Read More

Recent History – 2000 July 11, 2000 DAWSON CREEK — A group of local provincial government employees were among those to receive public services awards recently. Ruth Smith, Robert Watts, Chris Keller, Brenda Beaulieu and their co-workers at the Ministry for Children and Families were special recognition award winners for their dedication to community and… Read More

Recent History – 2000 Oct. 17, 2000 DAWSON CREEK — September was a good month on the construction front, city council learned Monday. A total of 18 building permits for construction worth $4,495,800 were taken out, boosting the year-to-date total to $16.1 million of which $13.4 million is taxable. The value of construction for this… Read More

Recent History – 2000 Cross-posted: BN03-15: Executive Air Service Coming Oct. 31, 2000 By Mark Nielsen, Daily News Staff A Boundary Bay-based airline will be flying a 10-seat executive-style jet between Dawson Creek and the south terminal at Vancouver International Airport on a daily basis. Dawson Creek Municipal Airport manager Ian Darling confirmed Monday that… Read More

Recent History – 2000 Cross-posted: BN07-29: Zurich Forced to Cover Memorial Arena Oct. 30, 2000 By Mark Nielsen, Daily News Staff Replacement of the Memorial Arena will be covered by Zurich Canada after the insurance company ran out of legal options last week. The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Thursday that it will not hear… Read More

Recent History – 2000 Nov. 17, 2000 DAWSON CREEK — Mayor Blair Lekstrom is expected to secure the B.C. Liberal nomination for Peace River South Saturday. Lekstrom, the sole contestant for the Liberal nomination, will be acclaimed at a nomination meeting of the Peace River South B.C. Liberal Riding Association, Saturday 1:30 p.m. at the… Read More