Coast Mountain News

Spread some cheer at the Christmas Elders Tree

The tree is located at the Bella Coola Co-op

Power restored for the Valley after winter storm

All Bella Coola customers are now out of the dark

Some customers still without power as additional crews brought in to help

Trees continued to fall onto lines even after the actual storm had passed

Yunesit’in Government, Conservation Officer Service team up to address illegal moose hunting

Protection of moose a key focus of recently signed memorandum of understanding

  • Dec 1, 2020

COVID-19 case confirmed at Acwsalcta School

The exposure occurred on 24th, 25th, & 26th November 2020, and affects Grade 7, 8, 9, 10.

Winter storm closes 4 Mile to downtown road in Bella Coola

Police it will remain closed until Saturday, at least

High streamflow advisory issued for Bella Coola, Central Coast

The heaviest rain is expected Thursday night and into Friday and is expected to ease later Friday

Jennifer Rice sworn in as NDP North Coast MLA

BC legislature has highest women governed caucus in Canadian history

  • Nov 26, 2020
Environment Canada says up to 80mm is expected for Bella Coola (file photo)

Rainfall warning issued for Bella Coola

The total rainfall amount is forecast to be near 100 mm and could result in localized flooding

Environment Canada says up to 80mm is expected for Bella Coola (file photo)

Miscarriage of justice before Phillip Tallio’s 1983 guilty plea in girl’s murder: lawyer

Tallio was 17 when he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of his 22-month-old cousin

  • Nov 24, 2020

RCMP investigating Bay Motor Hotel fire

Anyone with information is asked to call Bella Coola RCMP 250 799 5363 or Crimestoppers

Recent outage highlights vulnerabilites in local communication infrastructure

A third-party crew accidentally severed the cable on Highway 20, resulting in a valley-wide communications outage

Bay Hotel burns to the ground in early morning fire

The building was abandoned and had been falling apart for years

Another sow grizzly destroyed; two more cubs sent to Northern Lights Wildlife Society

A total of five grizzly bear cubs have been sent to Northern Lights Wildlife Society from Bella Coola

Bella Coola Trails Alliance looking for community input

The Trails Alliance aims to be collective, and invites all interested parties to join in

  • Nov 16, 2020

Interior Health, Vancouver Coastal Health both advise against non-essential travel

Provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry recently issued regional orders for Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Health

Remembering Angela Hall, former owner of Coast Mountain News

Angela Hall was the owner and editor of Coast Mountain News for over two decades

Photo submitted

Delay pleased with improvement at Canadian Strongman Nationals

The middleweight division at nationals featured 30 competitors at a maximum weight of 231 pounds

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The River Forecast Centre is maintaining a flood watch for the area, including the Bella Coola River and tributaries, Kingcome River, Owikeeno-Rivers Inlet, and surrounding areas.

Wuikinuxv under evacuation order, more rain in forecast

Bella Coola's Hill has re-opened but road conditions are muddy and wet

The River Forecast Centre is maintaining a flood watch for the area, including the Bella Coola River and tributaries, Kingcome River, Owikeeno-Rivers Inlet, and surrounding areas.
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)