Caitlin Thompson

The region may see heavy snowfall over the next couple of days (photo submitted)

Snowfall warning in effect for Bella Coola

Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected

The region may see heavy snowfall over the next couple of days (photo submitted)
A rainfall warning has been issued for Bella Coola by Environment Canada (photo submitted)

Wet, rainy start to 2020 in Bella Coola

A rainfall warning is topping off the last day of 2019

A rainfall warning has been issued for Bella Coola by Environment Canada (photo submitted)
A traditional knife making course is underway right now at the college’s new classroom located at the former House of Comfort on Tonquin Road (Caitlin Thompson photo)

Nuxalk College offering traditional tools workshop

There is still space left for those wanting to sign up

A traditional knife making course is underway right now at the college’s new classroom located at the former House of Comfort on Tonquin Road (Caitlin Thompson photo)
Ayanna and Annika Parr, 11 years old, are a powerful and talented twin sister duo on the basketball court (Wilma Parr photo)

Local basketball star Annika Parr selected as alternate for Team BC’s U14 squad

Parr is excited about the possibility of playing in Halifax

Ayanna and Annika Parr, 11 years old, are a powerful and talented twin sister duo on the basketball court (Wilma Parr photo)
Local food bank volunteers Carrie Turchinetz, Lorraine Hans, Fionna Paul, Marietta Hans, Sherry Cuthbertson, Ina Hamilton and Nadine Hans

Bella Coola residents rely on food bank support

Your volunteers at the food bank work year-round, but are especially busy at Christmas

Local food bank volunteers Carrie Turchinetz, Lorraine Hans, Fionna Paul, Marietta Hans, Sherry Cuthbertson, Ina Hamilton and Nadine Hans
A view of the Snootli watershed, the source of drinking water for the Hagensborg Water District (Michael Wigle photo)

Hagensborg Water District ratepayers vote to dissolve district

In a close vote of 68 to 63, ratepayers have chosen to dissolve the water district

A view of the Snootli watershed, the source of drinking water for the Hagensborg Water District (Michael Wigle photo)
Carla Lewis photosJarome White took first place in his race.

Acwalscta students take on Spirit North bike race

Spirit North is an athletics program that aims to engage First Nations youth in sports

Carla Lewis photosJarome White took first place in his race.
Hereditary Chiefs Aaron Hans, Jeffery Snow and Deric Snow at their recent visit to the Royal BC Museum in Victoria which houses family poles (Mercy Snow photo)

Family pole begins long journey home

The pole is one of three that were taken from the Talyu village area during the potlatch ban

Hereditary Chiefs Aaron Hans, Jeffery Snow and Deric Snow at their recent visit to the Royal BC Museum in Victoria which houses family poles (Mercy Snow photo)
The Youth Centre hosted its first Halloween Dance on October 26 (Terri-Lynn Siwallace photo)

New Youth Centre now open downtown

The Youth Centre, located on the townsite reserve, is open to all Valley youth

The Youth Centre hosted its first Halloween Dance on October 26 (Terri-Lynn Siwallace photo)
The Northern Sea Wolf completed its first season and by all accounts it was very successful. Crew and passengers were also instrumental in responding to a float plane crash on July 26 on the central coast. (Michael Wigle photo)

Bella Coola enjoys successful 2019 tourism season

The addition of the Northern Sea Wolf saw a big boost in this year's tourism numbers

The Northern Sea Wolf completed its first season and by all accounts it was very successful. Crew and passengers were also instrumental in responding to a float plane crash on July 26 on the central coast. (Michael Wigle photo)
CCRD representatives Lawrence Northeast, Jayme Kennedy, Travis Hall, premier John Horgan, Dan Bertrand, Samuel Schooner and CCRD CAO Courtney Kirk

CCRD attends annual UBCM conference

Ocean Falls, health care, and transportation all brought forth

CCRD representatives Lawrence Northeast, Jayme Kennedy, Travis Hall, premier John Horgan, Dan Bertrand, Samuel Schooner and CCRD CAO Courtney Kirk
Wilma Mack, Nuxalk Administration, with Jessica Miller, the new Emergency Management Coordinator for the region (Caitlin Thompson photo)

Bella Coola welcomes new Emergency Management Coordinator

Jessica Miller started her new position last week

Wilma Mack, Nuxalk Administration, with Jessica Miller, the new Emergency Management Coordinator for the region (Caitlin Thompson photo)
SAMS students and teachers during the global day of action (Candice Hammer photo)

SAMS students participate in Climate Change strike

SAMS students joined millions of people around the globe who walked out of school and work today

SAMS students and teachers during the global day of action (Candice Hammer photo)
Michael Wigle photoA grizzly bear feasting on a chinook salmon. While the bears are currently eating salmon in the creeks, the COS is concerned they will return to residential areas once the salmon runs are over.

COS urges compliance in wake of province-wide drive for enforcement

The COS has undertaken a province-wide project focused on enforcement as well as education.

Michael Wigle photoA grizzly bear feasting on a chinook salmon. While the bears are currently eating salmon in the creeks, the COS is concerned they will return to residential areas once the salmon runs are over.
Acwsalcta students with Nuxalk elders and the new signs, which will replace all English stop signs on reserve (Caitlin Thompson photo)

Nuxalk Nation installs traditional stop signs

The signs are intended to encourage daily use of the language

Acwsalcta students with Nuxalk elders and the new signs, which will replace all English stop signs on reserve (Caitlin Thompson photo)
A view of the Snootli watershed, the source of drinking water for the Hagensborg Water District. The district has been under a boil water advisory for decades. (Michael Wigle photo)

Hagensborg Water District receives $3.8M in funding

At present there is no treatment system in place, resulting in a standing boil water advisory

A view of the Snootli watershed, the source of drinking water for the Hagensborg Water District. The district has been under a boil water advisory for decades. (Michael Wigle photo)
Urban Systems consultants John Kenney and Aaron Coelho conducting work on the Nooklikonnik River (Terris Purkiss photo)

Nuxalk Nation pursuing hydro project

Bella Coola relies on diesel all year round, and its usage is very high during the winter months

Urban Systems consultants John Kenney and Aaron Coelho conducting work on the Nooklikonnik River (Terris Purkiss photo)
Direct sailings on the new vessel started June 3 and have been near capacity for most of the summer (Michael Wigle photo).

Sailings filling up on Northern Sea Wolf

Multiple communities feeling positive effects of new ferry service

Direct sailings on the new vessel started June 3 and have been near capacity for most of the summer (Michael Wigle photo).
Bella Coola Valley Tourism President Tom Hermance with BC Parks Rangers Orden Mack, Keisha Siwallace, and Lonnie Kaechele (Joan Sawicki photo)

BC Parks unveils new signage in Tweedsmuir Park

The signs feature the cultural and historical history of the area

Bella Coola Valley Tourism President Tom Hermance with BC Parks Rangers Orden Mack, Keisha Siwallace, and Lonnie Kaechele (Joan Sawicki photo)
Makerspace coordinators Devon Girard and Aiden Hindley operating the CNC router (Caitlin Thompson photo)

Bella Coola Makerspace hosts Open House

Located beside the Hagensborg Post Office, the facility is open Wednesday and Friday from 1pm-8pm

Makerspace coordinators Devon Girard and Aiden Hindley operating the CNC router (Caitlin Thompson photo)