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Thank you Frequently referred to as the “pioneer capital” of the Peace River region, Pouce Coupe appears to have been named after Chief of the Beaver Nation, “Pooscapee”, as documented in “The Land of Twelve Foot Davis” by J.C. By the early 1920’s, the Village had become the main settl
ement in northeast British Columbia and northwest Alberta. It was the centre for government offices and also accommodated a post office, bank, police barracks, two churches, and the only liquor distribution outlet between Edmonton and the Yukon Territories. Due to a variety of circumstances, Pouce Coupe lost its role as the predominant regional service centre. Dawson Creek, 10 kilometers to the northwest, was chosen as the terminus for the railroad from Alberta to the Peace River area and became the starting point during World War II for the construction of the Alaska Highway. By 1961, following its connection to Prince George via the Hart Highway, Dawson Creek’s population was approximately 11,000, compared to 669 for Pouce Coupe, and the relative size of the two municipalities has remained stable since that time. The proximity of the Village of Pouce Coupe to the City of Dawson Creek results in a particular situation that must be managed appropriately if Pouce Coupe is to preserve its unique “village” characteristics. Today, approximately 740 people reside in Pouce Coupe in some 290 private dwellings. While there are currently few vacant houses within the Village, several vacant residential lots in Pouce Coupe are capable of meeting anticipated future needs for housing. Manufactured housing is permitted within specific areas of the Village. Commercial development in Pouce Coupe is located along 50th Avenue and along both sides of Highway No. 2 on the north side of the Village. With the exception of the Hart Hotel, these commercial uses serve primarily a local market. The Hart Hotel provides tourist accommodation, a restaurant, a beer parlour, and a social gathering place for a market considerably larger than Pouce Coupe and its surrounding area. Industrial development in Pouce Coupe is currently limited to the Highways Maintenance Yard on 52nd Avenue and Nodes Construction on Highway No.2. Demand for additional commercial and industrial development is expected to increase in proportion to the population growth rate within the Village and the surrounding area. Pouce Coupe is considered throughout the Peace Region as an exceptional retirement community, with approximately 30 percent of its residents over 60 years of age. To accommodate this large proportion of elderly people, the Village contains several hospital and seniors' facilities and housing options, including the Peace River Haven, Tremblay House, and the Senior Citizens' Centre. A main priority of Village Council is the health, safety, convenience, and well-being of its elderly residents.
