Construction on the new hospital is scheduled to be completed in September 2026, with the new facility open and ready for patients in early 2027. Advancing the substantial completion date is a major achievement and a testament to hard work by many partners and contributors. It brings us significantly closer to opening a brand new, state-ofthe-art hospital that reflects the needs, values, and cultures of Dawson Creek and the Peace Region. “Dawson Creek sits at the heart of the Peace Region, one of British Columbia’s most resource rich and economically diverse areas,” says Deanna Thomas, Health Services Administrator. Its economy is anchored in oil and gas, energy, agriculture, forestry, and transportation, industries that shape the rhythm of the community. “Dawson Creek functions as a hub for workers travelling between rural communities, neighbouring First Nations, and the Alberta border.” As the starting point of the Alaska Highway, the city also welcomes thousands of visitors each year. “Visitors depend on the city’s amenities, hospitality, and essential services— including health care.” The existing Dawson Creek & District Hospital has served the community since the 1960s, but evolving standards and modern models of care gradually exposed its limitations. “Extensive assessments showed that upgrading the aging structure and completing costly renovations would only provide short-term solutions while still failing to meet long-term needs,” says Sarah Wilson, Project Director. Renovation would have meant adapting a 39 APR 2026 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTE4MTQ=