Northern Lights College marked an important milestone with the official ground breaking of a new $33-million trades training facility at its Dawson Creek campus.

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

Work will soon be underway to replace the Crassier Creek Bridge near Chetwynd.

The British Columbia government announced an investment of $1.9 million in Northern Lights College for skills training in high-priority trades seats.

The Government of British Columbia is providing $2.5 million to the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) to undertake debris removal and preventative work, designed to reduce flood risk in the region.

Families in the Peace River South school district will benefit from improved transportation services thanks to $441,458 in funding under the new provincial Student Transportation Fund.

Students at Northern Lights College (NLC) will benefit from $187,000 in funding toward the purchase of trades equipment, such as a new high-efficiency furnace for the plumbing program.

Post-secondary institutions help equip young Canadians with the education and training they need for future careers that will help them join a strong, healthy middle class.

The Government of B.C. is resurfacing a section of Highway 2 between Dawson Creek and Pouce Coupe to improve the ride for area residents traveling between the two communities.