About Hines Creek

 

Settlement in the Hines Creek area began in the mid-1800's at a time when the fur trade was still active in Western Canada. The Peace River served the region as a transport medium for those involved in the fur trade. A Northwest Company fur-trading post was established on the banks of the Peace River at Dunvegan, making the area a focal point for the fur trade and the development of agriculture. The Village, taking its name from the nearby water channel of Hines Creek, grew from its early beginnings as an area suited to the pursuits of trappers and ranchers, the early settlers of Hines Creek.

Today, the Village of Hines Creek is a well-rounded and diverse community situated in the heart of the most productive agricultural, forestry, oil and gas region of the province. The Village maintains the agricultural tradition on which it was founded by being an agricultural service centre, is the End of Steel for the Canadian National Railway, is the setting for Zavisha Sawmill, has oil and gas production in close proximity, and also boasts many small businesses. The Village is also located near some potential mineral resource sites. The many recreational, arts and cultural amenities are part of the Village's commitment to an excellent community quality of life.

Municipal Manager,

Leanne Walmsley