Emergency Warming Centre to stay open until Tuesday as Dawson Creek extends extreme weather response

Michael Popove

February 27, 2026 at 5:08PM EST

A skater’s face, tuque and balaclava are covered in frost from their breath as they make their way along the Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa, on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang (Justin Tang)

With a cold stretch settling in the Peace Region, the City of Dawson Creek is extended its extreme weather response.

The Emergency Warming Centre at the Nawican Friendship Centre will remain open until at least March 3^rd. It was opened on February 16th due to frigid conditions.

The centre is located at 1401 102 Avenue and will remain open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The shelter is activated when the forecast shows -10°C or colder for more than 24 hours.

Temperatures are expected to reach –25 °C on Friday. However, windchill values will make it feel closer to –30°C .

Environment Canada is also calling for low temperatures of –10°C or colder until at least next Wednesday.