Site tour with Northern Lights College

Recently, the Northern Lights College (NLC) Executive and Health Sciences teams joined us for a tour to see the remarkable progress being made on the new Dawson Creek & District Hospital, which will soon improve health care services in our community.

We would like to recognize the ongoing collaboration between NLC and Graham Design-Builders over the last year – they have been an exceptional neighbour since construction started.

NLC allowed Graham to lease a portion of their land for the site offices complex and temporary parking lot for site workers, which has been invaluable. This has ensured that construction activities proceed smoothly without disrupting the daily operations of the college.

In return, we supported NLC by providing them with excavated dirt and fill for future projects on their campus. This mutually beneficial exchange has not only helped manage resources efficiently but also contributed to the college's development plans.

We also worked together to ensure that students, staff, visitors, and community members were well informed about the closure of the rear access road into the campus. This closure had a major impact those coming to the campus and construction site and NLC's cooperation made this process very smooth.

As part of the Hospital Replacement project, we will be straightening out the rear access road into the NLC Campus. This improvement will enhance accessibility and safety for everyone using the road.

NLC plays a crucial role in our community, especially in health care programming and recruitment. Their Health & Human Services programs train the next generation of health care professionals, ensuring that our region has a steady supply of skilled workers. NLC's commitment to education and training helps meet the growing demand for health care services and supports the recruitment of qualified staff for our new hospital.