On Oct. 14, the City of Dawson Creek declared a state of local emergency (SOLE) in response to their ongoing drought, which has significantly reduced the Dawson Creek’s potable and drinking water supply. Article content

City officials underline the state of emergency does not mean the City is out of water – it means the City is acting now to prevent the city from running out of water. Article content

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The emergency declaration allows the City to access additional resources and support from the Province of British Columbia as it works to secure a temporary supplemental water source and protect essential services.

“Our water supply can no longer meet community needs without emergency action,” said Mayor Darcy Dober Tuesday in a statement.

“This decla

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