Coast Mountain News

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)
Nathan Cullen, former longtime NDP MP for the Skeena - Bulkley Valley riding, is seen here in a video released Sept. 17 announcing his intention to seek the provincial NDP nomination for the Stikine riding. (Twitter video screenshot)

Cullen announces bid for provincial NDP nomination for Stikine riding

Current MLA Donaldson not seeking re-election

  • Sep 17, 2020
Nathan Cullen, former longtime NDP MP for the Skeena - Bulkley Valley riding, is seen here in a video released Sept. 17 announcing his intention to seek the provincial NDP nomination for the Stikine riding. (Twitter video screenshot)
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)
Temperatures are forecast to be 5 - 10 degrees above normal for the next few days (file photo)
Temperatures are forecast to be 5 - 10 degrees above normal for the next few days (file photo)
School District 49 superintendent Steve Dishkin, accounting assistant and payroll Pete Kovanda and human resources assistant, executive assistant and accounts payable Tanya Moren are part of the district team preparing for a return to school this fall during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Photo submitted

School District 49 prepares for back to school

"My hope is people will feel safe and comfortable when they come to our schools."

School District 49 superintendent Steve Dishkin, accounting assistant and payroll Pete Kovanda and human resources assistant, executive assistant and accounts payable Tanya Moren are part of the district team preparing for a return to school this fall during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Photo submitted
The Rainbow Range in Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. (Nan Currie photo)

Hiker found after reported missing for several days in Tweedsmuir Provincial Park

The man was discovered by searchers via helicopter where he was transported to a medical facility

The Rainbow Range in Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. (Nan Currie photo)
The CCCS faces some unique challenges in delivering internet services due to the community’s isolation, lack of infrastructure and low population (CCCS population)

CCCS signs deal with Telus for local upgrades

CCCS will pay Telus for the upgrade over three years

The CCCS faces some unique challenges in delivering internet services due to the community’s isolation, lack of infrastructure and low population (CCCS population)
Gwyneth Anderson stands in front of her newest business venture - WildWay Farms in Hagensborg. (Caitlin Thompson photo)

Wildway Farms open for business in Hagensborg

Local entrepreneurs Gwyneth Anderson and Joseph Battensby are hard at work at their new business

Gwyneth Anderson stands in front of her newest business venture - WildWay Farms in Hagensborg. (Caitlin Thompson photo)
The Big House in Klemtu, British Columbia. (Wikipedia photo)
The Big House in Klemtu, British Columbia. (Wikipedia photo)
A grizzly bear was seen eating garbage that was disposed in the wrong bin at Thorsen Creek Landfill (file photo)

Bear gets into garbage at Thorsen Creek Landfill after waste disposed into wrong bin

A grizzly bear accessed garbage that was put in the wrong bin and ended up outside the electric fence

A grizzly bear was seen eating garbage that was disposed in the wrong bin at Thorsen Creek Landfill (file photo)
Eight year-old Gage Pootlass holding the missing mouse mask that was stolen from Wild Craft Art Store in Bella Coola a couple of weeks ago (Kathleen Booth photo)

Young boy finds mask stolen during recent break-in

Gage Pootlass immediately took the mouse mask back to its rightful owner, Kathleen Booth

Eight year-old Gage Pootlass holding the missing mouse mask that was stolen from Wild Craft Art Store in Bella Coola a couple of weeks ago (Kathleen Booth photo)
VCH has confirmed there are cases of COVID-19 in the Nimpo Lake area (photo WCTA)

COVID-19 confirmed in Nimpo Lake area

Vancouver Coastal Health says they don't believe there is a risk to neighbouring communities

VCH has confirmed there are cases of COVID-19 in the Nimpo Lake area (photo WCTA)
Interior Health has re-issued a drug alert warning of continued overdose activity in Williams Lake and area, following up to an alert issued on July 10. (Interior Health Authority file)

IH issues second drug alert for increased overdoses in Williams Lake area

Paramedics responded to 11 overdose calls so far in July, 10 in June, five in May

Interior Health has re-issued a drug alert warning of continued overdose activity in Williams Lake and area, following up to an alert issued on July 10. (Interior Health Authority file)
The fire was quickly put out by the Hagensborg Fire Department (Michelle Beaudry photo)

Hagensborg Fire Department uses new fire truck on blaze at SD49

The fire happened on July 22 and the department said their new truck was "perfect"

The fire was quickly put out by the Hagensborg Fire Department (Michelle Beaudry photo)
Old Massett. (Wikimedia Commons photo)

Community outbreak of COVID-19 confirmed on Haida Gwaii

Contact tracing has confirmed a total of 13 cases, according to Northern Health

  • Jul 25, 2020
Old Massett. (Wikimedia Commons photo)
At present the majority of the Valley's power comes from BC Hydro's generating station at Clayton Falls and the diesel plant on Tonquin Rd (file photo)

Nuxalk continue to pursue hydropower project at Nooklikonnik Creek

Since last fall the team has been steadily pushing ahead with the project

At present the majority of the Valley's power comes from BC Hydro's generating station at Clayton Falls and the diesel plant on Tonquin Rd (file photo)