Alexis Creek, British Columbia facts for kids
This page is about the settlement in British Columbia. For the river of the same name after which the settlement is named, see Alexis Creek.
Alexis Creek is a small community in the Chilcotin District of British Columbia, a province in Canada. It's located on Highway 20, which connects Williams Lake and Bella Coola.
The creek and a nearby lake are named after a respected leader named Alexis. He was a chief of the Tsilhqot'in people during the time British Columbia was a colony. Chief Alexis was involved in the story of the Chilcotin War in 1864, but he was not a fighter in the conflict.
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What You'll Find in Alexis Creek
Alexis Creek is a small place, but it has some important services for people living there and visitors.
Community Services
- Government Offices: There's a local office for the BC Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resources Operations, and Rural Development. This office helps manage forests and natural resources in the area.
- School: The Alexis Creek School teaches elementary-aged students.
- Road Maintenance: A highways maintenance yard helps keep the roads safe and clear.
- Police: A small group of Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officers are stationed here to help keep the community safe.
- Health Clinic: A provincial medical clinic, run by Interior Health, provides healthcare services.
- General Store: The Alexis Creek General Store sells groceries, everyday items, and has mailboxes for the community.
- Ambulance Service: There's a dispatch station for the British Columbia Ambulance Service, ready to help in emergencies.
Local Businesses
- Auto Repair: Doug's Repair offers car servicing, parts, tires, and other supplies for vehicles.
- Tourist Information: A tourist information kiosk with public washrooms is open during certain seasons. Volunteers help visitors with information about the area.
Please note that the Happy Eater restaurant and the Doodle Bugs café are no longer open.
Fighting Wildfires: The Ravens Unit Crew
Since the early 2000s, Alexis Creek has been home to a special team called the Ravens Unit Crew.
About the Crew
- This crew is made up of professional firefighters who specialize in fighting wildfires in the wilderness.
- Originally, all the members of this crew were from First Nations communities.
- The crew members live in Alexis Creek during the fire season.
- They are the only full-time, professional fire crew located west of the Fraser River. This makes them very important for protecting the region from wildfires.
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