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Dawson Creek & District Hospital Foundation Announces Lead Donor for MRI Campaign
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The Dawson Creek & District Hospital Foundation is thrilled to announce ARC Resources Ltd. (ARC) as its lead donor in the campaign to bring the first publicly funded MRI machine to the South Peace.
Thanks to a generous contribution of $1.5 million, half of the campaign total, from ARC Resources Ltd., the Foundation is one step closer to reaching its $3 million fundraising goal. This donation marks a pivotal moment in the campaign and reflects the deep commitment of local champions to improving health care access in our region.
“We are incredibly grateful for the early support from ARC Resources,” said Brette Madden, President of the Dawson Creek & District Hospital Foundation. “From the beginning, we knew this goal was ambitious – but essential. ARC’s role in championing this project highlights just how important it is to bring an MRI to the new Dawson Creek Hospital and the difference it will make for our community.”
“We’re proud to be a part of this landmark campaign to enhance access to advanced healthcare in our province,” said Sean Calder, ARC’s Vice President, Field Operations. “Having a new healthcare hub that’s equipped with the latest technology in Dawson Creek will ensure patients can receive timely, high-quality care when they need it – all while staying close to home.”
The MRI will be installed in the new Dawson Creek & District Hospital, a $590-million facility funded by Northern Health and the Peace River Regional Hospital District. The hospital will serve as a modern health care hub for the entire Northeast.
The Foundation continues to seek support from donors across the region to complete this vital campaign.
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Dawson Creek & District Hospital Foundation launches $3 Million campaign to bring an MRI to the new hospital
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The Dawson Creek & District Hospital Foundation is proud to announce the launch of a bold and transformative campaign to raise $3 million to bring the first community-driven and publicly funded Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine to the South Peace region.
The campaign, titled “Create a Clear Picture”, will support the purchase of a full body MRI to be installed in the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital, which will be open for patients in Spring 2027.
This landmark initiative reflects the collective efforts and support of residents, organizations, and government partners. This new MRI service will ensure that residents have access to state-of-the-art, publicly funded medical imaging locally, therefore reducing wait times, improving health outcomes, and helping patients avoid long and costly trips to access care elsewhere.
“Having a clear picture—at the right time—is vital for every patient and their family,” said Brette Madden, Chair of the Foundation. “This campaign is about ensuring our community receives the care it deserves, right here at home.”
In addition to improving patient care, the addition of an MRI in the new hospital will play a critical role in attracting and retaining physicians and health care professionals in the South Peace. Access to modern diagnostic tools is a key factor in rural recruitment, and an MRI will help ensure that Dawson Creek remains a competitive and appealing place for health care professionals to start and build their careers.
“Investing in an MRI is vital for our patients,” said Dr. Remi Oyedeji, Chief of Staff at the Dawson Creek and District Hospital. “It will save lives, alleviate pain and anxiety related to travelling for this modality, and help ensure that health care professionals come and stay in our community.”
The new Dawson Creek and District Hospital represents a $590-million investment into health care services in the South Peace and is funded by Northern Health and the Peace River Regional Hospital District. This brand new, state-of-the-art facility will address current and future health and patient care needs and create a model of excellence in health care that incorporates modern best practices and standards. Northern Health has committed $4 million for costs to build the specialized MRI suite and $1.5 million annually for staffing and maintenance costs.
The Foundation invites individuals, businesses, and community partners to join this effort and help create a healthier future for all.
Together, we can Create a Clear Picture.
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Expression of Interest - Retail Food and Beverage Services
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Northern Health Authority is conducting an Expression of Interest (EOI) process to advertise the upcoming opportunity to operate the café space in the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital and assess the level of market interest. This EOI invites interested parties to submit proposals to express interest in providing retail food services to staff, visitors and the public at the Hospital.
The successful contractor will provide retail food and beverage services to staff, visitors, and the public in the new hospital. The contractor will not be responsible for providing meals for patients.
The café space is approximately 75 square metres (800 square feet) and will operate as a kiosk-style offering, with food prepared off-site and heated on-site. Examples of food offerings include coffee, ready-to-eat meals such as soup, sandwiches, salads, tea, etc. The food offerings shall include a variety of fresh, affordable and healthy food items for a broad range of customer needs.
The following is the estimated timeline for the EOI process. All dates in the timeline are subject to change at the discretion of the Authority.
Activity
Timeline
EOI issue date
October 31, 2025
Question submission deadline
January 14, 2026
EOI closes – Proposal submission due
2:00 PM MST on January 16, 2026
Interested? Applicants are required to submit a proposal following the instructions outlined in the Expression of Interest - Retail Food and Beverage Services - Dawson Creek and District Hospital document.
You can also access and view the opportunity on BC Bid: BC Bid - Expression of Interest - Retail Food and Beverage Services - Dawson Creek and District Hospital
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Call-out for Artists and Photographers: Local and regional scenic photographic images for custom wall graphics
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Northern Health is looking for artists and photographers to submit local and regional[1] scenic photographic images to be purchased/licensed by Northern Health and used for permanent custom wall graphics in various locations within the new Hospital.
Download a PDF copy of this opportunity to share with your extended network, colleagues, friends and family.
BACKGROUND:
Construction on the new Dawson Creek & District Hospital began in July 2023, is anticipated to be open and ready for patients by Spring 2027.
Graham Design-Builders was the successful proponent selected to complete the design and build the new Hospital.
The approach and strategy for the interior design for the new Hospital is informed by the surrounding natural environment:
- The flow of the Peace River
- The important connections via the Alaska Highway, railroads, rivers, and creeks
- The big sky with the northern lights/aurora borealis
INTERIOR DESIGN THEMES:
Each level’s interior design theme is based on regional inspiration and has the corresponding wayfinding colours:
CUSTOM GRAPHIC LOCATIONS:
Examples of two locations with sample custom graphics:
The following 13 locations in the new DCDH are planned to have custom wall graphics:
COMPENSATION:
Northern Health will compensate artists $1,800 per successful image, up to a maximum total of $23,400 for all 13 identified custom graphic locations throughout the new Hospital.
DELIVERABLES:
Please submit the following with your package:
- Digital files of local and regional photographic scenic images that align with the identified themes
- For each image submitted, identify which level and theme it aligns with and the preferred location
- Aspect ratios and dimensions of the images
- Original un-flattened artwork files
Please note:
- You are not required to coordinate the ordering or installation of the custom wall graphics as Graham Design-Builders is responsible for doing so.
- Submissions of images remain the property of the artist/photographer and are only required for initial evaluation purposes.
- Images will not be used or shared outside of the evaluation committees, if the submission is not successful.
- Please feel free to include watermarks and/or logos on submission images.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Vector artwork – EPS, AI, PDF (editable)
- Raster artwork – TIFF (preferred), PSD, PSB, JPEG (high res)
- Resolution – At least 150 PPI at 100% of the image size (300 PPI is preferred)
- 21MP and larger
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Evaluation and approval of submissions will include review and input from the DCDH Art Committee and Northern Health representatives and be based on the following criteria:
- Respecting the Treaty 8 First Nations and the connection to the area where the new Hospital is being built within their territory
- Reflecting the larger vision and goals of the project
- Creating harmony with the design of the new Hospital
- Representing key local and regional landmarks
- Contributing to a sense of place
- Creating welcoming spaces for patients, visitors, and staff to gather and generate conversation
Northern Health will ultimately decide which images appear in which locations, based on evaluation of all the submissions and the above criteria. There is no guarantee the image will appear in the preferred location; however successful artists/photographers will be notified of any proposed location changes following the evaluation period.
LEGAL INFORMATION:
Selected artists/photographers will be required to sign a formal agreement, assigning certain intellectual property rights to Northern Health. Within the agreement, the artist/photographer will license the physical display of the images.
Northern Health will not reproduce or distribute the images without express consent from the artist/photographer; however, as part of a public display, photographs or images of the facility used for promotional material may capture the artwork in-situ. Such use will be authorized within the agreement.
SCHEDULE:
HOW TO SUBMIT:
Please submit your package with the subject:
“DCDH Art Submission: Custom Graphics – ”
To:
Ashley Pannozzo
DCDH Community Engagement and Communications Liaison
Ashley.pannozzo@northernhealth.ca
Given the large file sizes that are being requested, please feel free to use a file sharing tool such as WeTransfer, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, etc. for your submission as they are likely to be too large to send via email. If you’d prefer a physical drop-off (USB, hard drive, etc.), please reach out to coordinate.
QUESTIONS?
Please email Ashley Pannozzo (Ashley.pannozzo@northernhealth.ca) if you have any questions or require any additional information regarding this opportunity.
[1] Local and regional is defined as: Dawson Creek and area, B.C. Peace River Region between the Rocky Mountain Foothills (west) and the Alberta Plains (east), South and North Peace River Regions, and Northeast British Columbia.
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DCDH Project & Graham Design-Builders awarded 2024 Revizto Collaborators of the Year Award for Best Use – Healthcare Project
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We are thrilled to announce that Graham Design-Builders was the recipient of the 2024 Revizto Collaborator of the Year Award for Best Use – Healthcare Project for the Dawson Creek and District Hospital (DCDH) project.
This award was presented to Graham Design-Builders at Revizto’s annual awards ceremony in New York, recognizing the exceptional use of their collaboration platform on this complex health care project.
“At Graham, we continually strive to leverage technology that adds value to our team. Revizto has proven to be an invaluable tool in past projects, and its use on the DCDH project has been no exception to assist all team members in the completion of their work.” – Dave Corcoran, Vice-President Health Care, Graham
Revizto is a powerful BIM collaboration software designed to connect all project members on a single platform. It supports both 2D and 3D workflows, allowing users to manage model-based issues, perform clash detection, and leverage VR for immersive experiences. Revizto integrates with various formats and tools, making it a versatile solution for architects, engineers, contractors, and owners.
On the DCDH project, we are utilizing Revizto to conduct design reviews with all consultants in a single platform, identify clashes on drawings prior to installation, and serve as a single source of truth to track constraints that may impede construction. It has also been an instrumental tool for the coordination efforts required on this complex hospital, from the finalization of design to the pre-fabrication of the multi-trade racks and the tracking of on-site constraints for the construction teams.
We are incredibly proud to be recognized for our exceptional use of Revizto on the DCDH project, especially given the strong competition from other projects across North America. This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire project team, consultants, and trade partners.
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Join us for an Open House!
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We are excited to invite you to an Open House event for the new Dawson Creek & District Hospital (DCDH) project. This event is an excellent opportunity for you to learn more about this important development in our community, engage with our project team, and share your valuable input.
Event Details:
- Date: Wednesday, March 12
- Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Location: George Dawson Inn & Conference Centre, Hunter Room
During the Open House, you will have the chance to:
- Learn about the new hospital: Discover the vision, design, and key features of the new hospital.
- Engage with project team members: Meet the dedicated team members behind this project, including representatives from Northern Health leadership, the DCDH Project Management Team, Graham Design-Builders, and Angus Connect. This is a great opportunity to discuss the project's progress and future plans.
- Share your thoughts and input: Your feedback is valuable to us. We encourage you to share your thoughts on the project and the future of health care in Dawson Creek.
- Enjoy light snacks and refreshments: We will be providing light snacks and refreshments for your enjoyment.
- Enter the door prize draw: Attendees will have the opportunity to enter their name in a door prize draw for some amazing health and wellness-related prizes generously donated by our community partners.
This is an open invitation for the general public, so please feel free to share this invitation with others who may be interested.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Open House!
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Subscribe to our NEW community newsletter
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We're launching a new community newsletter to give you exclusive updates about the new Dawson Creek & District Hospital project.
By subscribing to the quarterly newsletter, you'll receive project status updates, behind-the-scenes photos of construction progress, details about recent and upcoming community events, other exciting news and much more - right to your inbox!
Join our community of supporters to be the first to know about the latest developments and stay connected with the future of health care in Dawson Creek.
The next edition of the quarterly newsletter will be distributed on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
Subscribe now by completing the form. 📩
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DCDH ranked #92 on 2024 Top100 Projects
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With an investment value of approximately $590 million, the DCDH project is ranked #92 on the list of the top 100 biggest infrastructure projects in the country.
The 2024 Top100 Canada's Biggest Infrastructure Projects Report is an annual report published by ReNew Canada, an infrastructure magazine that ranks and profiles the country’s largest public infrastructure projects.
Upon completion, the new hospital will be more than 25% bigger than the current facility – strengthening existing services and supporting increased access to care for all Northeast residents.
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FAQ: What's going to happen to the current DCDH?
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Many residents have been wondering what will happen to the current Dawson Creek & District Hospital (DCDH) once the new hospital opens.Health care services will continue to be delivered at the current hospital while construction is underway on the new hospital – which is expected to be open, operational and ready for patients in 2027.
Now, why are we building a new hospital instead of redeveloping the current one?
The current DCDH was built in 1960 in accordance with clinical health care services and building code standards at the time. Since then, standards have continuously evolved and improved.
Recognizing these changes, the current hospital doesn’t align with current clinical and patient care standards and doesn’t comply with the current BC Building Code. These factors have an impact on patient and family experiences and the delivery of quality and efficient care.
There’s also more than what meets the eye when it comes to older buildings like the current DCDH. The infrastructure may appear to be in good standing, but it’s what you can’t see that contributes significantly to the need to replace the facility. The current facility has a poor Facility Condition Index, and its age causes deficiencies such as capacity constraints and functional issues.
The new hospital is going to be a brand-new state-of-the-art facility that is built in compliance with national clinical and patient care standards as well as current design and construction codes.
Northern Health will continue to upgrade equipment and assets in the current hospital to ensure that we’re providing quality health care. A significant amount of the newer equipment and assets that are in good working order will be moved into the new facility during the transition process.
We also acknowledge the tremendous community support over the past years through the Dawson Creek Hospital Foundation to support the purchasing of equipment required to provide health care services within the community.
Once the new hospital is open and operational, the current hospital will become inactive, be emptied out and then removed. The site will be cleared and turned back into developable land for future use.
We recognize that the DCDH has played a significant role in the lives of many residents over the past 60+ years. There are ample memories and stories to be shared about the current hospital and there will opportunities for you to share those with us in the future. Stay tuned for more information!
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Thank you to all of our partners!
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We thank and appreciate all of our partners who have helped make the new Dawson Creek & District Hospital a reality.
Logos included on the sign were received at time of print. We appreciate all of our partners whether they are or are not included on the sign.
From left to right, top to bottom: Blueberry River First Nations, Doig River First Nation, First Nations Health Authority, Fort Nelson First Nation, Halfway River First Nation, communities of Kelly Lake, Métis Nation British Columbia, Prophet River First Nation, Saulteau First Nations, Treaty 8 Tribal Association, West Moberly First Nations, BC Patient Safety & Quality Council/Patient Voices Network, City of Dawson Creek, Dawson Creek & District Hospital Foundation, District of Chetwynd, District of Tumbler Ridge, Graham Design Builders, HDR Architecture, Infrastructure BC, Northern Health, Northern Lights College, Peace River Regional District, South Peace Health Services Society.
