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2012 News & EventsMAY 5, 2012 - "SWAP & SHOP" - NEW "Electronic Roundup". The City of Dawson Creek held it's 4th annaul "Swap & Shop" at the memorial arena parking lot. We piloted the collection of electronics this year. Thanks to the groups that helped out to make it such a great success. MAY 5, 2012 - It is "SWAP & SHOP" time - NEW "Electronic Roundup". The City of Dawson Creek will be holding it's 4th annaul "Swap & Shop" at the memorial arena parking lot. Starting at 8:00 am until 11:30 am, so remember to bring your unwanted "stuff" and pick up something for free. We are collecting electronics this year - so if you would like to find out what can be excepted (Example: cell phones, computers, tv's, stereos etc.) check out Electronics Accepted. If you have any questions regarding the electronics please contact DC Recycling & Bottle Depot at 250-782-2020. For further information regarding this event e-mail mturcotte@dawsoncreek.ca or call 250-784-3664.
APRIL 22, 2012 - Join us for "EARTH DAY" - see you at the Trade Fair. Check out the City of Dawson Creek's booth and enter your name in a draw to win a dual flush toilet in celebration of "Earth Day". Let us know what you are doing for this day - planting a tree, walking, cycling, turning off lights, no idling. We will be handing out coloring sheet to the young ones to enter the "Drinking Water Week" Coloring Contest deadline to enter May 16. For further information regarding this event e-mail mturcotte@dawsoncreek.ca or call 250-784-3664. NEAT will be providing water conservation demonstations and talking about the Dawson Creek "Water Use" Challenge, so stop by and talk to the girls. MARCH 31, 2012 - "EARTH HOUR" Results: Unfortunately, the region actually saw an increase in consumption over the Earth Hour timeframe this could be due to the weather or increased industrial loads - in comparison to last years results - Earth Hour - Dawson Creek: 0.6% increase Pouce Coupe: 0.6% increase Tumbler Ridge: 3.44% increase Taylor: 0.9% increase Fort St. John: 0.93% increase
What did you do for Earth Hour? Here are some "Earth Hour" supporters! EARTH HOUR - Join the Team Sign up! Send us a e-mail your name will be entered into a draw. Lets make Dawson Creek shine in that hour, without power. Contact mturcotte@dawsoncreek.ca.
City Hall staff are participating in this one hour event. MARCH 22, 2012 - "WORLD WATER DAY"
The City of Dawson Creek is inviting the public to learn more about our water and land stewardhsip activities. Make sure you sign up for the "Water Use Challenge" look for it in your utilitie bills, check out the new on-line "Community Watershed Atlas" (launches - March 22) Watershed Atlas and sign up fof the upcoming tours of the watershed, treatment plant and reclaimed water recycling facility starting in May. Stay tuned for further information upcoming events.
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