Hudson's Hope

Four regional fire halls have been awarded $93,000 in provincial funding for equipment and training. Funds are coming from the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund, and have been awarded to: Chewynd — $25,000 Hudson's Hope — $23,699.

Hudson’s Hope RCMP responded to 27 calls for service between January 15th to February 17th. 64 written violations and warning tickets were issued to drivers between the above dates.

A two-season documentary series exploring paleontology finds in Northern B.C. and Alberta has debuted on Amazon Prime. Directed by journalist and filmmaker Brandy Yanchyk, Dino Trails features bone beds and trackways unique to the Peace region.

Hudson's Hope's recreation and special events co-ordinator is moving on to new opportunities. Kaitlyn Atkinson stepped down Jan. 28 to pursue other employment opportunities, after two years in the position.

The District of Hudson’s Hope has earmarked $18,000 this year to begin plans for the repair of MacDougall Street. The repairs will extend from Dudley Drive to Paquette Avenue.

Hudson’s Hope plans to beef up its $2-million cybersecurity insurance plan. The addition of new virtual protections was prompted by the Jan. 10 ransomware attack on the City of Dawson Creek, CAO Chris Cvik said.

Areas of Lynx Creek will soon be closed to boaters and the public as Highway 29 realignment construction ramps up, BC Hydro says. The boat launch at Lynx Creek will be periodically closed from mid-February until March 31, 2020.

Weekend swim, you in? Hudson's Hope hosts its first ever Polar Plunge Saturday afternoon at Lynx Creek in support of the food bank. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. at the boat launch. The plunge will take place at 1:15 p.m.

The Hudson’s Hope RCMP responded to 34 calls for service between Dec. 15, 2019, and Jan. 15, 2020.

It's the middle of winter and Ben Waechter and Cait Vince are keeping their minds on warmer, summer days filled with music along the Peace River. They're organizing the first annual Peace Valley Folk Fest set for July 17 to 19 in Hudson's Hope.