Community InformationThe community of Fraser Lake is situated in the northern region of British Columbia, 162 km west of Prince George. It marks the eastern edge of the Lakes District, an area dotted with lakes, rivers, mountain ranges and valleys. The pioneer roots of the area’s history date back to the fur trade. Forestry and mining are the foundation of the local economy with tourism increasing in importance. The geography of the area around Fraser Lake creates numerous opportunities for outdoor recreational pursuites including swimming, waterskiing, windsurfing, hiking, fishing, canoeing and cross-country skiing.
Fraser Lake experiences a moderate climate with a significant amount of snowfall during the winter months. The average summer maximum temperature here is 21 degrees Celsuis, while the average winter maximum temperature is -5 degrees.
INDUSTRY:
Mining, logging, lumber manufacturing, ranching and tourismPopulation
Town Population: 1,167 (BC Stats, 2011 Census)
Patient Catchment: 3,000 – 5,000
Ages of Population:
0-17: 25.5%
18-24: 10.1%
25-64: 51.8%
65+: 12.7% (BC Stats, 2010 Figures for Nechako)
Health Administrative Information
Health Authority: Northern Health
Health Service Delivery Area: Northern Interior
Regional District: BC Interior
Rural Designation: RSA community
RRP Designation: A
RRP Points: 36.60
Practitioners
General Practitioners: 4 (www.cpsbc.ca)
Contact Info
Fraser Lake Diagnostic and Treatment Centre
130 Chowsunket Street
Fraser Lake, BC, V0J 1S0
P: 250 699-6225
Health Centre Info
Patients requiring standardized care are referred to the nearest hospital in Vanderhoof, 56 km east of Fraser Lake.
For more serious conditions and acute care, patients are directed to Prince George Regional Hospital. Emergency service is available by air to Prince George.
Referral Hospital: Prince George
Emergency Room
This community has a limited service Emergency Room.
Number of Visits per Year: 5,134 (2009/2010 Statistics: NHA)
Travel Distance to Nearest Hospital: 58 km to Vanderhoof
Lab Services
Fraser Lake Diagnostic and Treatment Centre
130 Chowsunket Street
Fraser Lake, BC, V0J 1S0
P: 250 699-6225
Hours: Daytime only
Imaging Services
X-Ray
Fraser Lake Diagnostic and Treatment Centre
130 Chowsunket Street
Fraser Lake, BC, V0J 1S0
P: 250 699-7742
Hrs: Variable – call site to check (generally operates between Tuesday & Wednesday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm & Thursday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Mammography
Mammography services provided by BC Cancer Agency twice a year. See www.bccancer.bc.ca for details.
BC Ambulance
BC Ambulance Service provides coverage to this community.
Pharmacy
Fraser Lake Medicine Centre
Box 970, 210 Chowsunket Street
Fraser Lake, BC, V0J 1S0
P: 250 699-0075 | F: 250 699-0070
Fraser Lake Rexall Drug Store #7107
Box 640, 111 Chowsunket Street
Fraser Lake, BC, V0J 1S0
P: 250 699-6204 | F: 250 699-8965
Home Nursing
Fraser Lake Community Health Centre
130 Chowsunket Street
Fraser Lake, BC, V0J 1S0
P: 250 567-2013 ext. 6282 | F: 250 699-6987
Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Fraser Lake Community Health Centre
130 Chowsunket Road
Fraser Lake, BC, V0J 1S0
P: 250 699-7742
Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Call for appointmentOutreach services provided by 3 clinicians through the Vanderhoof Alcohol & Drug Services each Wednesday.
Nechako Valley Community Services Society in Vanderhoof sends counsellors two days a week.
BC Schizophrenia Society Northern Interior Region
Mental Health & Addictions
Prince George Office
Box 504, 1117 – 6th Avenue
Prince George, BC, V2L 4S6
P: 250 561-8033 | TFP: 1 888 561-8055 | F: 250 562-8015
www.bcss.org
