Author: Jasmine Ali
Jasmine Ali
Jasmine Ali is an experienced news reporter based in Dawson Creek, with over a decade of work in local and regional journalism. A graduate of Thompson Rivers University, she has contributed to the Alaska Highway News and Global BC. Jasmine is known for her in-depth reporting on rural healthcare and northern infrastructure. She is an active member of the Canadian Association of Journalists and regularly volunteers in youth media literacy programs across northern British Columbia.
Dawson Creek, BC is entering a period of major change as the city moves forward with several important infrastructure projects to support its growing population. With more people choosing to live in the Peace Region and an increasing number of businesses setting up operations, the city is making key investments to improve services, roads, housing, and long-term planning. One of the most important developments is the $25 million investment in water and sewer infrastructure. Many of the city’s underground systems were built more than 50 years ago and are no longer reliable. City officials have announced that this funding will…
Dawson Creek, a city in northeastern British Columbia, faces a growing water crisis due to an ongoing severe drought. The city is moving quickly to build a $100-million water pipeline as the Kiskatinaw River — its main source of drinking water — hits record low levels. The river serves about 15,000 people, but water levels have dropped so much that the city fears the supply will soon fall below daily needs. Mayor Darcy Dober said the city is asking the provincial government for help to find new water sources. He also wants the province to speed up the pipeline approval…