Hudson's Hope

The District of Hudson’s Hope is reminding residents to be bear aware as fall approaches after several black bears have been sighted in town.

Hudson’s Hope RCMP responded to 44 calls for service between July 17 to Aug. 18 — 46 written violations and warning tickets were issued to drivers between the above dates.

Animal control in Hudson’s Hope will be making weekend rounds at Cameron Lake following a dog attack at the popular campground. On June 20, a dog attacked another dog after breaking free from it’s tether.

The District of Hudson’s Hope is taking heat after an online petition surfaced over the long weekend calling for residents to have priority access to the local pool. The pool opened on July 6 after several delays due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The District of Hudson’s Hope will spend $398,634.20 to repave one kilometre of Reschke Road in the Lynx Creek subdivision. Council awarded Terus Construction Ltd. the contract on July 27.

The District of Hudson’s Hope is studying its stormwater system for the Beryl Prairie subdivision following the aftermath of severe flooding this spring.

Hudson’s Hope council has awarded a $17,340 contract to Clear Blue Water Systems for upgrades to the Beryl Prairie water station. Upgrades will include the replacement of water pipes and chemical pump, and the installation of a new pulse flow meter.

Hudson’s Hope RCMP say a black bear cub rescued in June is thriving at the Northern Light Wildlife Society in Smithers. The cub was found caged on a Farrell Creek property June 9 when RCMP arrested a local man in connection with several thefts.

Between June 17 and July 17, the Hudson’s Hope RCMP frontline officers responded to 37 calls to service. Several rural patrols and road safety patrols were also conducted during this time.

The Hudson's Hope Health Care and Housing Society is looking to expand and refurbish the courtyard at the Silver Willow Court retirement home.