Fellers Heights
The area known as Fellers’ Heights begins about 9 km (5.6 miles) south of the John Hart Highway (Hwy 97) past Arras. Homes line Brassey Road and the Heritage Highway (Highway 52N), as well as shorter roads like Puggins Mountain Road, Leask Road, and 197 Road. South of Brassey Creek, the community of Upper Cutbank is bound by the Kiskatinaw River to the east and hills leading to the Halfmoon Creek to the south and west. The geography is dominated by forested hills and large family agricultural operations. This area is within the watershed of the Kiskatinaw River, from which the City of Dawson Creek draws its drinking water.
Fellers’ Heights was named after the families of Fellers brothers who migrated to the area from Montana, via Alberta in the 1920s. The first school in the area, Spring Hill School, opened in 1929 with 17 of the 19 students having the Fellers surname. Julian Fellers and the Spring Hill teacher, Dennis Clarke, operated a post office and general store. Monthly four-day trips were made along a wagon trail to Dawson Creek to pick up supplies. Activity increased as Tumbler Ridge was constructed and its coal mines opened in 1981.
Community Facilities
| Facility | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fellers’ Heights Transfer Bins |
200 Road, west of Hwy 52, Blk E DL 3443 | Household solid waste |
| Fellers’ Heights Solid Waste Site |
Canhun Brassey Road, northwest of Hwy 52 | Carcass pit |
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