Caitlin Thompson

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The River Forecast Centre is issuing a Flood Watch for the Central Coast including Bella Coola River (file photo)

Flood watch issued for Bella Coola River

The River Forecast Centre is issuing a Flood Watch for the Bella Coola River

The River Forecast Centre is issuing a Flood Watch for the Central Coast including Bella Coola River (file photo)
Highway 20 is closed from the top Avalanche gate to the bottom Avalanche gate as of 19:30 on Tuesday October 27, 2020 (WL Tribune photo)

Rockslide closes the Hill as rain pours down in Bella Coola

Bad weather has resulted in rockfall on the Hill on Highway 20

Highway 20 is closed from the top Avalanche gate to the bottom Avalanche gate as of 19:30 on Tuesday October 27, 2020 (WL Tribune photo)
Below seasonal temperatures are expected throughout much of the province (file photo)

Below seasonal temperatures, snow in the forecast for Bella Coola

More early season snowfall expected today as Arctic air arrives

Below seasonal temperatures are expected throughout much of the province (file photo)
Marlene King and her granddaughter KK with the bench she installed in memory of her late husband, artist Marven Tallio (Caitlin Thompson photo).

New downtown bench honours late Nuxalk artist

Renowned Nuxalk artist Marven Tallio passed away in 2018

Marlene King and her granddaughter KK with the bench she installed in memory of her late husband, artist Marven Tallio (Caitlin Thompson photo).
The rockslide occurred just east of Firvale before Snowshoe Creek (photo submitted)

Heavy rain causes mud, debris on Highway 20

Environment Canada had issued a rainfall warning on Thursday morning

The rockslide occurred just east of Firvale before Snowshoe Creek (photo submitted)
Kristina, Dave, Kal and Zoe with their newest purchase, “Daisy” (photo submitted)

Blast from the past: local family enjoys vintage 1920s Model A Ford Tudor

If you're lucky you might see the 1928 Model A Ford cruising around Bella Coola

Kristina, Dave, Kal and Zoe with their newest purchase, “Daisy” (photo submitted)
Candace Knudsen in her new business, Highway 20 Butikk, which means store in Norwegian (Caitlin Thompson photo)

Highway 20 Butikk open for business in Hagensborg

Beat the rainy day blues with a little local shopping to lift your spirits!

Candace Knudsen in her new business, Highway 20 Butikk, which means store in Norwegian (Caitlin Thompson photo)
Teara Fraser of Iskwew Air with Nuxalk Nation council members Iris Siwallace and Crystal Tallio and WKTNC staff Kiaya Tallio and Kiana Lanee (Caitlin Thompson photo)

Iskwew Air brings some love to Bella Coola

The Indigenous, female-owned airline touched down in Bella Coola on Sept. 29

Teara Fraser of Iskwew Air with Nuxalk Nation council members Iris Siwallace and Crystal Tallio and WKTNC staff Kiaya Tallio and Kiana Lanee (Caitlin Thompson photo)
Steve Waugh, owner of Bella Coola Vehicle Rentals, says his business has been “crushed” by the pandemic (Caitlin Thompson photo)

Local businesses feeling the effects of COVID-19

Some have adjusted their business models; others won't suvive another year if COVID continues in 2021

Steve Waugh, owner of Bella Coola Vehicle Rentals, says his business has been “crushed” by the pandemic (Caitlin Thompson photo)
Nuxalk Radio Station Manager and director of the film Banchi Hanuse with producer Jessica Hallenbeck, and crew Louvens Remy and John Gustav Ohrn (from Nuxalk Radio documentary)

Nuxalk Radio film wins big at Vancouver International Film Festival

The film won the Sea to Sky award, a $20,000 cash prize awarded by Telus

Nuxalk Radio Station Manager and director of the film Banchi Hanuse with producer Jessica Hallenbeck, and crew Louvens Remy and John Gustav Ohrn (from Nuxalk Radio documentary)
Tastefull Excursions, based in Kamloops, will begin the service in and out of Bella Coola on Oct. 4 (photo submitted)

New bus service announced for Bella Coola

The shuttle will run to Williams Lake and Kamloops

Tastefull Excursions, based in Kamloops, will begin the service in and out of Bella Coola on Oct. 4 (photo submitted)
Pacific Coastal plans to offer four flights per week by Oct. 4 (Pacific Coastal photo)

No plans to discontinue bus service, says Pacific Coastal

The company will continue to provide transfers to Anahim Lake on weather days

Pacific Coastal plans to offer four flights per week by Oct. 4 (Pacific Coastal photo)
The MV Cascadia is 138 ft luxury catamaran which will also be hosting heli skiers this winter (Maple Leaf Adventures photo)

Bella Coola Heli Sports now offering yacht-based heliskiing starting at $319K

BCHS has partnered with Maple Leaf Adventures and the MV Cascadia

The MV Cascadia is 138 ft luxury catamaran which will also be hosting heli skiers this winter (Maple Leaf Adventures photo)
The Nimpkish, although heavily criticized as inadequate, has served the central coast route for over six years (file photo)

Nimpkish sold as Northern Sea Wolf resumes central coast route

The sale of the Nimpkish was official as of Sept. 20, 2020

The Nimpkish, although heavily criticized as inadequate, has served the central coast route for over six years (file photo)
The Nimpkish, although heavily criticized as inadequate, has served the central coast route for over six years (file photo)

Nimpkish sold as Northern Sea Wolf resumes central coast route

The sale of the Nimpkish was official as of Sept. 20, 2020

The Nimpkish, although heavily criticized as inadequate, has served the central coast route for over six years (file photo)
Recent COVID cases in Bella Coola and Bella Bella have drawn a call for more information sharing with First Nations (Michael Wigle photo)

COVID on Central Coast prompts call for information sharing

At least four cases have been identified on the central coast

Recent COVID cases in Bella Coola and Bella Bella have drawn a call for more information sharing with First Nations (Michael Wigle photo)
The centre is expected to open in February 2021 (photo submitted)

NAALS receives funding for new child care centre

This project incorporates a longhouse design and reflects a Nuxalk architectural approach.

The centre is expected to open in February 2021 (photo submitted)
Lorena Draney, nee Engebretson, enjoying her 100th birthday at Mountain View Lodge (Caitlin Thompson photo)

Lorena Draney celebrates 100th birthday in Bella Coola

She still knows how to enjoy a good party!

Lorena Draney, nee Engebretson, enjoying her 100th birthday at Mountain View Lodge (Caitlin Thompson photo)
Bella Coola isn't the only place experiencing smoke from the US wildfires (photo submitted)

Smoky skies from US wildfires continue to affect Bella Coola

There is a special air quality warning in effect from Environment Canada for our region

Bella Coola isn't the only place experiencing smoke from the US wildfires (photo submitted)
The positive test results have been self-reported to the Nuxalk Nation EOC (photo submitted)

COVID-19 cases confirmed in Bella Coola; Nuxalk Nation on lockdown

The Nuxalk Nation EOC has confirmed two self-reported cases in the community

The positive test results have been self-reported to the Nuxalk Nation EOC (photo submitted)