Parks
The District of Hudson’s Hope is known
for its municipal parks that offer recreational
and camping opportunities. We run four parks which include Cameron Lake, Dinosaur Lake, Alwin Holland Park, and King Gething Park. Click here to find out more about these campgrounds!
Education
Pre-school — Hudson’s Hope offers a pre-school
for ages 3 to 4, 3 mornings a week. Parents
are encouraged to assist in the planning
and funding for pre-school, thereby allowing
new parents to get involved and meet with
other young families.
Hudson’s Hope School — An educational facility from the
past where the teachers all know their
students and are willing to devoted the
time and energy to ensure that students
are successful (well, demand, actually!)
Students rise to the level of expectations
and the large majority go on
to university
or technological institutes. A low enrolment
means that all students are able to join
local extracurricular teams—basketball,
volleyball, soccer, etc.—and be rewarded
with the feeling of success. Visit their website by clicking here: Hudson's Hope School
Northern Lights College — We have a dedicated
Continuing Education co-ordinator who works
diligently to ensure that local courses
meet the needs of the residents.
Health Services
Hudson’s Hope has an excellent small-town
health facility, which offers:
- Full-time
doctor
- Registered nurse
- Home care nurse
- Lab technologist
- Visiting Physiotherapist
- Visiting Public Health Nurse
- Visiting Mental Health Practitioner
- Visiting Dietician
The Clinic is open Monday to Friday from
9:00 am to 4:30 pm. The doctor is on call
for emergencies, but patients are urged
to call the nurse help line at 1-866-215-4700,
determine whether or not this required
a doctor.
Your Community Health Guide: A comprehensive directory of medical and support services available in the Peace River Regional District, including contact phone numbers. Compiled and produced by Save Our Northern Seniors.
To view the Seniors Community Health Guide click here.
Social Housing
Silver Willow Court - ten unit social
housing complex for seniors and mentally
or physically challenged citizens. The
facility is all encompassing, complete
with laundry facilities, lounge, basement
recreation room, and private entrances.
Fire Protection
A volunteer fire fighting force of 32
members under the direction of a full-time
Fire Chief, operate out of two fire halls
which each house two fire fighting apparatuses.
Along with active fire suppression activities,
the membership take a proactive role in
public education and fire safety awareness
programs within the community. Fire safety
and building inspections are carried out
by the Fire Chief as the Local Assistant
to the Fire Commissioner.
R.C.M.P
 
We have a three-member RCMP detachment
and a very low crime rate. Police service
for the District of Hudson's Hope is
provided by the Royal Canadian
Mounted Police. Presently, the detachment
is manned by a Corporal and two Constables.
The detachment is located at 10317 Gething Street.
The Chetwynd Court Registry is responsible
for the coordination of all criminal,,
civil and family court hearings for Hudson's
Hope. Court sittings are usually held one
day every three months. Supreme Court cases
are held in Fort St John.
Emergency Health Services
The British Columbia Ambulance Service
operate one ambulance with a volunteer
staff of one Unit Chief and ten Level III
paramedics. The ambulance service is relocated
in the Medical Centre. Serious cases are
transferred to either the hospital in Chetwynd
or Fort St. John.
Municipal Emergency Program
Under the direction of the Municipal
Emergency Planner, Hudson's Hope maintains
a very active core group of volunteers
who are responsible for the health and
welfare of the community should a disaster
or problem occur within the District A
Search and Rescue group is very active
and maintain a well rounded and experienced
group of volunteers.
Contractual Municipal Services
Under contract to the District of Hudson's
Hope, the services of a Dog Control Officer and Campground Manager are available as required.
Recycling and Solid Waste
Disposal
Garbage Collection
Household garbage in collected weekly.
Collection Site
The transfer site is located at the top
of the long hill heading to the Bennett
Dam. It is open
Tuesdays to Sundays from 11:00 am to 7:00
pm, allowing residents to drop off larger
items. There is a share shed at this location
for items in relatively good shape. Closed on Monday & Tuesday.
Recycling
Recycling bins are located beside the local
grocery store. glass, plastic, cardboard,
newsprint , other paper, tin cans, aluminum
and milk cartons.
Click here for more information on recycling and the environment!
Thrift Store
The Friends of Hudson’s Hope operate a
second hand store and food bank. They have just opened at a new location in January 2007 at 10322 Gething Street. Monday to Saturday, 1:00 to 4:00
pm. All proceeds go to assist those in
need within the community.
  
Photo Credits to Lorne Smithson & Justin Roberge
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