Public advisory: Halfway River boat launch permanently closes September 23

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BC Hydro is reminding boaters and river users that the existing Halfway River boat launch will permanently close on September 23. This is in preparati…

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Public advisory: Hunters advised to use caution in Site C project areas

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BC Hydro is reminding hunters to be careful and refrain from using firearms in Site C project areas. With the planned filling of the reservoir this fa…

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Public advisory: Update – Construction begins on D.A. Thomas recreation site in Hudson’s Hope

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Following a delay from the original start date, construction has begun on the new recreation site and upgrades to D.A. Thomas Road. The delay was due…

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Earthfill dam

Site C earthfill dam complete

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FORT ST. JOHN: BC Hydro has reached a major milestone on the Site C project with the completion of the earthfill dam. The earthfill dam stands about 6…

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BC Hydro's Generating Opportunities (GO) Fund supports affordable housing and addiction recovery in Peace Region

Province completes Highway 29 realignment to make travel easier in the Northeast

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PRINCE GEORGE – The Highway 29 Realignment Program has been successfully completed and improves safety and travel times for those travelling along the…

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BC Hydro's Generating Opportunities (GO) Fund supports affordable housing and addiction recovery in Peace Region

BC Hydro’s Generating Opportunities (GO) Fund supports affordable housing and addiction recovery in Peace Region

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FORT ST. JOHN: BC Hydro is offering $37,500 to four Peace Region non-profits as part of the Generate Opportunities Fund, in its second intake of the y…

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Public advisory: Public comment period begins December 10 for EAC amendment to relocate boat launch

Public advisory: Construction begins on new D.A. Thomas recreation site in Hudson’s Hope

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Starting early June and continuing through to the end of October, we’ll be building the new D.A. Thomas recreation site in Hudson’s Hope and upgrading…

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Chief Darlene Hunter of Halfway River First Nation and BC Conservation Officer Juliana Damert

Indigenous partnership leads to new conservation officer at Site C

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FORT ST. JOHN: Treaty 8 First Nations, the B.C. Conservation Officer Service and BC Hydro have partnered to create a new conservation officer position…

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Public advisory: Public comment period begins December 10 for EAC amendment to relocate boat launch

12 Peace Region agricultural projects approved for funding

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PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT, B.C. – The BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund (PACF) board of directors has approved $383,714 in grant fundi…

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Halfway River boat launch rendering

Public advisory: Boat launch access to the Peace River

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In preparation for filling the Site C reservoir, which could begin as early as this fall, there will be changes in access to the Peace River.  Boat la…

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