Hudson's Hope

Warning sirens installed in 1996 are slated for removal, confirmed Hudson’s Hope Mayor Dave Heiberg. The sirens were put in place in by BC Hydro following the discovery of a sinkhole in the top of WAC Bennett Dam.

Hudson's Hope is finally getting a daycare next month. Wildflowers Child Care is a provincially licensed daycare and expects to open by October 1. No licensed preschools or daycares currently operate in the small town.

Ministry of Transportation officials say drivers can expect minor delays along Highway 29 near Dry Creek, 13 kilometres northeast of Hudson's Hope, with single-lane alternating traffic.

Hudson’s Hope RCMP responded to 38 calls for service between August 18 and September 20. 68 written violations and warning tickets were issued to drivers between the above dates.

Hudson's Hope Chief Administrative Officer Chris Cvik will be retiring at the end of the year, after serving two years with the district, and six years in the Peace region. Cvik gave notice to council this week, with his last day Dec. 31.

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.