Building on the economic benefits and jobs created by getting to yes on major projects and provincial investments in infrastructure, Peace River South MLA Mike Bernier announced immediate investments and a long-term action plan outlined in B.C.’s rural economic development strategy that will create jobs and economic opportunities in the Peace River region.

Students, teachers and staff at Dawson Creek Secondary school in the Peace River South school district will benefit from $300,000 in provincial School Enhancement Program funding.

Rolla Road (known locally as Snake Pit Road) has now re-opened with the completion of a temporary bridge replacement over the road.

Students and families throughout B.C. will soon have access to expanded and more affordable transportation options thanks to $14.7 million, under the new Student Transportation Fund.

Aboriginal student learning, success and well-being are the focus of the third Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement signed between the Ministry of Education, the Peace River South school district (SD 59) and the local Aboriginal community.  

You can’t hear it or feel it, but you can see how increased Internet access through the Next Generation Network (NGN) is supporting student learning and development in B.C. classrooms.

Effective Feb. 29, 2016, Service BC is expanding the services it offers, by co-locating with the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation (SDSI) office in Dawson Creek.

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.