With weather conditions expected to remain hot and dry in the coming weeks, water users in the Peace Region are being urged to reduce water consumption.

The Province is accepting bids on a new woodlot licence 95 kilometres northwest of Dawson Creek, in a move that will eventually generate new job opportunities across the region.

The Province is accepting bids on a new woodlot licence 68 km north of Chetwynd, in a move that will generate new job opportunities across the region.

The public is invited to review and comment on BC Timber Sales' 2013 operating plan for logging and road building in the Dawson Creek timber supply area until Dec. 20, 2013.

Natural resource officers from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations visited a series of recreational spots in the Northeast region to help ensure that residents and visitors enjoyed a safe B.C. Day long weekend.

Many waterways in British Columbia's Peace Region are experiencing very low stream flow conditions, so the government is encouraging residents to conserve water and learn more about dealing with current drought conditions.

As the above-normal snowpack continues to melt and with a high streamflow advisory in effect, travellers are advised that several Forest Service roads (FSR) are closed due to washouts and care should be taken on others

As the above-normal snowpack continues to melt and with another rainfall warning in effect, travellers are advised that four Forest Service roads are closed due to washouts and care should be taken on others.