Coast Mountain News, January 05, 2012

Coast Mountain News Thursday, January 5, 2012

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$1.00 + HST Vol. 28 | No. 01 Thursday, January 5, 2012

2011: Year in Review

Serving the Bella Coola Valley and the Chilcotin

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Murray O’Neill photo

The Belarko Bear Viewing Station has been open for two seasons, and was originally mandated to reduce undesirable encounters with bears and increase safety for people and bears. BC Parks has noted reduced negative human-bear encounters since the installation of the Viewing Station, but opinions around the impact of the Viewing Station on tourism vary widely.

Belarko Bear Viewing Station: Impact on local tourism CHRISTINA BOUCHER Few topics evoke such a widely distributed spectrum of strongly held perspectives than does the topic of bears in the Bella Coola Valley.

Bears come into the equation whether you are discussing the local economy, tourism, agriculture, fishery, art scene, First Nations culture, or management of private property. The composition of this article on the specific topic of the impact of the Atnarko River-Highway 20 Corridor Bear Viewing Station

in the Valley is an attempt to present a balanced view of the facts and opinions relating to the subject.

The provincial government has mandated the Ministry of Environment division of BC Parks to manage activity within Tweedsmuir Park.

The Bear Viewing Station (BVS) was constructed by BC Parks in 2010 as part of a pilot project meant to inform bearviewing recreational opportunities in Tweedsmuir Park along Atnarko River Highway 20 and the Tote Road, according to Suntanu Dalal,

Communications Officer of the Ministry of Environment.

“The construction of the BVS and pilot project are intended to reduce the risk of undesirable encounters with bears and increase safety for people and bears,” notes Dalal.

These undesirable encounters occur when people pursue bears specifically for viewing or photography.

From a science perspective, Dalal notes that this type of activity is called “pursuit viewing.”

“Pursuit viewing may block

access to or drive bears away from their food sources. It may cause bears to interact negatively towards each other or people, and this may result in the destruction of the bear,” explains Dalal.

As noted in the 2009 Bella Coola Valley Tourism Guide, bear viewing has become a popular activity for tourists over the past decade.

Guidelines and information to tourists in this publication include the following: “Bears are most active on the Valley floor from April to June, at which time they will

begin to head into the surrounding hillsides following the ripening fruit. By late July they begin returning to the Valley to feed on the large runs of spawning salmon in the local rivers. They become very focused on fishing to build fat reserves before winter hibernation. Be especially careful near rivers and creeks at this time. Never approach a bear or other wild animal.

Be bear smart, keep your distance, and you will be fine.”

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BELLA COOLA VALLEY THEATRE GUILD The Bella Coola Valley Little Theatre Guild, after a year’s hiatus, announced recently that it will return to the Lobelco Hall stage with a production of Somerset Maugham’s The Noble Spaniard – March 22, 23, and 24.

President John Breffitt expressed regret that the Club had been unable to manage its usual semi-annual plays for several years, indicating that the lack of directors had continued to be a problem: “We have an excellent facility and lots of enthusiastic actors – just not as many willing and experienced people prepared to oversee

a full-scale stage production.”

John Morton, who previously directed several musicals and plays (most recently the remake of See How They Run in 2005), will direct The Noble Spaniard. He describes the play as being a “dignified comedy,” relying on good writing and clever dialogue for its humour. In the cast of five women and four men, there are also five returning Bella Coola performers, and four newcomers to the local stage.

Somerset Maugham, best known for his novel, Of Human Bondage, was a prolific writer of 18 novels, 16 works of non-fiction, 123 short stories, and 25 plays.

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The BVS is intended to keep the distance between people and bears while allowing photography and viewing purposes. In order to further educate tourists and other bear-viewers, Dalal explains, “All Parks visitors to the BVS receive a briefing on bear-viewing best practices. Parks staff members are available to answer questions and interact with visitors at the BVS. As well, a set of safety guidelines and best practices are posted at the entrance to the BVS.” Although visitors are encouraged to use the BVS to view bears specifically, the Park is not otherwise restricted for general use. Dalal explains, “As per the public notice and outlined within the draft bear-viewing plan, visitors to Tweedsmuir Park may use areas as long as there is no sign stating that the trail or area is closed.

The Park Act, Park Management Plan and Park-Use Permits all provide direction for activities within Tweedsmuir Park.

“Certain areas and trails are open and signs warn people of ‘bear in area’. Specific areas are posted with ‘closed’ signs for public safety.

Ongoing monitoring may change area closure due to impacts on bears and/ or human safety concerns.”

Is the education and the BVS itself helping to reduce undesirable human-bear encounters in the Park as well as to reduce pursuit viewing?

Dalal comments, “For the past two years, Parks staff have been educating visitors that come to the BVS about bears. BC Parks has noticed that visitors to the BVS are gaining a better understanding of appropriate behaviour around bears.”

While the BVS is increasing safety for people and bears, some visitors feel that the BVS regulations are too restrictive, and act as a detriment to the touring and bear-viewing experience.

Professional wildlife photographer Murray O’Neill has been coming to the Atnarko area for eight years to photograph grizzly bears. He also has extensively photographed grizzly bears in the Kananaskis area of Southern Alberta, the Rocky Mountains of Central Alberta and British Columbia, and in the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary in North Coastal BC. O’Neill expresses his dissatisfaction with photography opportunities at any viewing platform, noting that both the crowds and perspective from the BVS hinder acquisition of the optimum photographic image:

“Almost all mammals need to be photographed from their eye level or below for a pleasing and engaging perspective. With grizzly bears, if photographed from above, their eyeball will be in complete shadow, and in bright sunlight there will be nothing more than a black hole. Also, when mammals are photographed from above, this view tends to foreshorten their legs and gives a very unnatural perspective. The closer you are, the more pronounced the effect.”

O’Neill also comments on the importance for visitors to engage in safe practices when being around bears and wildlife. He explains, “Most competent wildlife photographers take safety very seriously and take whatever measures are necessary based on the subject they are photographing. Extensive knowledge of the subject and their behavior is the most important component, with experience and situational awareness following close behind.

“In the case of grizzly bears, it would be foolish to not carry bear spray with you at all times. I carry two cans and have them on my belt as soon as I step out of my car. I carry bear spray with me even when I am at the BVS. I observe individual bears carefully, and then determine what is a mutually comfortable distance to photograph them from, based on my experience, and this can vary from bear to bear.”

Sarah and Andy Skinner, also recent visitors to the BVS in Tweedsmuir Park as professional wildlife photographers, have been photographing large mammals since 2005, focusing on locations in the Arctic and in Africa. After photographing bears along in BC Coast at Tofino, Bute Inlet, and Knight Inlet, they are impressed with the photographic opportunities the BVS offers, compared to other bear viewing platforms and boat drift excursions.

“Wildlife is often unpredictable, and often one has to wait many hours to be rewarded with sightings,” they explain. “We felt the viewing station took away this pressure and made it a more enjoyable experience knowing that is we 'put in the time' we would be rewarded, which we were! We also experienced a good sense of camaraderie among photographers, all sharing stories of their travels whilst waiting for bears to appear.”

The Skinners note some improvements that could enhance the BVS experience further: “We would be keen to see the hours that the viewing station is open to be increased. Sadly, the station opened long after sunrise and therefore this meant not being

Murray O’Neill photo

able to photograph bears in the 'golden hour', when the light is golden and perfect for photography.

“Both my husband and I would also be happy to pay a small charge to visit the BVS. Whilst we left a healthy donation on the donation box, many people who visited and stayed for hours did not, which seemed rather a sad scenario as even a nominal charge of a couple of dollars a day per person would raise considerable funds over time.”

What kind of foot traffic does the BVS generate? Dalal reports the following figures: “In the 2011 bear viewing season, September 1 to October 15, prior to the flood event [that occurred on September 23 and 24, 2011], the BVS averaged 75 visitors per day. Also in 2011, prior to the flood, there was an average of about five to seven different bears per day at the height of the season.”

O’Neill elaborates, “There has been an incredible increase in the numbers of travelers, eco-tourists, and photographers coming to the Atnarko particularly in the past few years to view grizzly bears. Once the Atnarko grizzlies hit You Tube, it was like the floodgates opened, creating a need to be able to manage crowds at a number of locations, taxing the staffing resources of the Parks personnel.

Pursuing bears or pursuit viewing is totally unacceptable behavior.

“I think that the BVS is an excellent solution to manage a large volume of people without BC Parks requiring a large number of staff to control crowds in multiple locations, and gives casual viewers a safe, supervised way to observe grizzly bears.

However, this is not a totally acceptable solution for all park users, such as myself.”

Opinions on the impact of the BVS on local tourism are varied. Kathy Nylen of Sinclair House B&B notes that she may lose business from traveling writers and photographers who are unhappy with the regulations at the BVS and may not return to stay in Bella Coola in future years.

Nylen poses the question: “Has any thought been made as to issuing permits to wildlife photographers during the grizzly bear viewing season? I am sure they would have no problem registering as this is their business, and being unable to have a wider range of viewing limits the variety of photos they can take.”

Jen and James Taylor of Eagle Lodge explain that about “48% of our guests came to Bella Coola for bear viewing from August 21 to September 23. We had guests that had booked bear drifts and stayed longer so that they could visit the BVS as well. We noticed a large number of families want to go to the BVS because of safety and smaller budgets.

“We feel the BVS has helped the overall business for Bella Coola. Since it provides a safe, affordable place to view bears, guests stay in the valley longer and participate in many other activities Bella Coola has to offer. We feel that it is an excellent way for people who would normally go to the rivers to see the bears anyways do so in a safe environment for both the bears and people alike.”

Cheryl Waugh at Suntree Guest SEE BEARS ON PAGE 5

PROPOSED SUBDIVISION IN THE BELLA COOLA VALLEY A property developer is proposing to develop four 1-acre residential lots and is looking for an expression of interest.

The subdivision will be located in the area of Highway 20 and South Douglas Drive Lot prices will start at $39,900.

For information call Jim Smart 250-305-8008; info@therealbcsite.com; www.therealbcsite.com

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Bella Coola General Hospital receives excellent rating in recent accreditation survey CHRISTINA BOUCHER A recent accreditation survey conducted by Accreditation Canada on the Bella Coola and Bella Bella hospitals, both owned and operated by United Church Health Services Society (UCHSS), revealed excellence on all aspects of hospital service and operations. In short, both hospitals got an “A+” on the examination, receiving a 94% mark.

Michel Bazille, Chief Operating Officer (COO) for both Bella Coola General Hospital (BCGH) and R.W. Large Memorial explains that this mark indicates “we have met 94% of the Required Organizational Practices, with 7 unmet but not entirely unmet as we are working on them. This achievement has resulted from hard work by all the staff working to make the facility shine!”

Bazille continues, “The surveyor was impressed with the staff engagement and commitment, and I see that as well. We have very dedicated staff at BCGH, and we are so fortunate in that regard.”

The accreditation staff noted that both Bella Coola and Bella Bella hospital staff are committed to patient-focused care. As well, staff reported a positive work environment.

Importantly, patients at the hospitals reported that staff treated them with dignity and respect.

The strong commitment to patient care exhibited by the staff goes a long way in creating a positive environment in which to receive and administer health care. As well, support from Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCHA) helps to provide the staff with the tools they need to continue to offer excellent service.

Affiliation with VCHA has resulted in many benefits for the BCGH, including

greater access to clinical resources and educational programs, acquisition of equipment and funding, standardization of policies and procedures, and improved access to specialists.

Specifically, BCGH has a new trauma room that has been paid for by generous funds from VCHA. Bazille comments, “The trauma room has been something we have wanted for quite some time but had not funds to do – the Board Chair and entourage visited in October and saw our need and supported our project.

We have converted the Operating Room, which has been not used for years, to a trauma room, extending the existing Emergency Room.”

The Operating Room (OR) was used more frequently in the 1990s, when birthing services occurred at the hospital, and when visiting physicians used the OR for procedures such as tonsillectomies, hernia repair, or other day surgery.

Bazille explains, “Current health care standards don’t allow for a small hospital to keep up with the requirements for certain surgical procedures, such as birthing. Compliance isn’t just having enough doctors in – it’s also having RNs who have a high volume of OR training and continual experience.”

The practice of medicine and nursing in rural areas is qualitatively different than the practice of these professions in urban areas that have a higher volume of traffic. Rural health care practitioners have the challenge of needing to be versed across a wide spectrum of health care occurrences, whereas urban practitioners often work in highly specialized environments.

For example, a nurse in Bella Coola might see a range of needs in any given day from prenatal issues to infectious disease to a broken leg. In a larger hos-

Michel Bazille, Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the Bella Coola General Hospital, stands in the new trauma room pital in a city like Vancouver, a nurse would likely work on one ward and may only see psychiatric patients, or only birthing mothers, or only trauma.

Because rural nurses may not be able to log enough OR hours to support accreditation in that area, certain OR services, such as birthing, are not offered in rural areas. Rural nurses and doctors, however, are uniquely able to achieve high competence in general practice.

The BCGH has also acquired some new medical equipment that will certainly improve patient care. A new ventilator has been paid for by VCHA (at a cost of $26,000), as well as a new Glidescope (at a cost of $25,000). VCHA also has contributed funds towards a

new Infection Control Cart.

A medical ventilator is used to mechanically assist breathing, and so may be a life-saving tool in the event that a patient loses this capacity. In 2001, the Glidescope became the first commercially available video laryngoscope. It incorporates a high-resolution digital camera that is connected by a video cable to a high-resolution LCD monitor. It can be used when a patient’s airway is blocked and he or she cannot breathe, or in any situation when a physician needs to get a closer look at the throat.

Over the next year, look for more frequent updates about the Bella Coola hospital community, including new events, new equipment, and new staff.

Our learning journey: School not the only place for kids to learn PRESS RELEASE: ABC LIFE LITERACY CANADA Everyday, we send our kids off to school hoping they will learn something – anything - and develop into knowledgeable successful adults. And while we deal with the daily details of that thing called life, we sometimes forget to encourage learning at home.

Parents are a child’s first teacher. Even after they’ve started school, there are still several opportunities for learning as a family. Kids look up to their parents and mimic many of the daily routines. Spending just 15 minutes a day with them can go a long way to help children develop a love of learning and improve their literacy skills.

Here are some fun activities to do at home as a family to make learning fun for everyone: Establish a night to enjoy activities such as puzzles, crosswords or board games. Switching the activity each week keeps the enjoyment level high.

The brain is like a muscle – if you don’t use it, you

lose it. Getting active can help strengthen the mind, so play hide-and-seek, tag or catch outside with your children.

Use your imaginations by creating stories together.

You lead with the first sentence and then go back and forth building on the story. Your child uses their imagination and creativity while together you create a living story. Do this while completing chores to help time pass faster!

Together, act out the family’s favourite book by reading a page together and then acting out what was written. If the kids have friends over, they can engage in this activity and then put a play on for their parents when they are picked up.

Still waiting for the lasagna to cook in the oven? Read together while you wait! Pick up a book, magazine or newspaper and open up a world of possibilities.

All of these activities can be done after dinner, outside in the backyard or before you go to bed. By the time they’re done, you’ll be surprised how short 15 minutes really is! Spending time doing learning activities

at home is crucial. Practicing these activities will help develop a love of learning for both parents and children, and help to develop important literacy skills.

While we may not think of it, most of the time spent at home can be seen as a learning activity between you and your child. Even time spent doing the dishes, eating dinner or having a bath can all have a focus on learning without you noticing.

In honour of Family Literacy Day, Acwsalcta School will host the 7th Annual Family Literacy Fair on the evening of Jan. 26. The theme is “Our Learning Journey” and includes a book fair featuring books from Core Learning Resources, live entertainment and the popular storytelling tent!

If you would like to volunteer or your organization would like to provide an activity at the Family Literacy Fair, please contact Tamara at (250) 799-5822 or email bellacoolaloc@live.ca. For more information, including literacy tips and activities and event listings, please visit www.FamilyLiteracyDay.ca.

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Cottages notes: “Some of our guests come here with a healthy fear of encountering a grizzly bear, and for those types afraid to go for a walk in the forest or wander far from their vehicles, the BVS appears to provide an opportunity for a close encounter and a bit of adventure with the comfort of rangers and other people nearby.”

On the other hand, Waugh has had other guests that were “most upset when the BVS first appeared. They, like us, were used to wandering wherever to see bears and took exception to the controlled atmosphere. One person who was upset expressed his feelings in a letter to the Ministry of Environment.

Although initially upset, [our guests have said they] will return and they will spend time at the platform, and even suggested there be a small fee [at the BVS] to support staffing, education, etc.”

The idea of a user fee is shared by other Valley tourism operators, including Fraser Koroluk of Kynoch Adventures. Koroluk holds one of three bear-viewing guiding licenses in the Valley.

He conducts river drift tours for nature and wildlife viewing as one aspect of his ecoadventure business.

“I estimate approximately 80 percent of our summer clients (June through October) are here for bear viewing or bear experiences. I have not met a tourist yet that has not expressed some level of interest in the bears,” he comments.

Koroluk further notes: “Drop-in traffic for tourists coming to our lodge to sign up for tours is down about 70 percent over the last two years. We are still doing approximately the same numbers of tours, but are having to market our product more aggressively to different markets, and because the BVS is free it means we have no way to raise our prices, as it is really difficult to compete with a free product from BC Parks.”

Koroluk also cites missed economic opportunities resulting from the absence of a user fee: “The BVS does not provide any local employment, as many rangers are brought in from out of town, and several local government agencies and community members volunteer time to

Every year around this time, we seem to hear a lot of the same phrases and quips: “Well, that year went by fast!” or, “Every year just seems to go by quicker and quicker as you get older.”

At any rate, doing a review of the recent past can be a valuable exercise. Taking of stock of where you’ve been can help to give direction in moving forward.

Following is an abbreviated list of the most significant events reported on by the Coast Mountain News in 2011.

The purpose of Hockey Day in Bella Coola was to promote healthy, active living for all ages, but it was geared mostly for the youth in the Bella Coola Valley. The SAMS outdoor education program helped run the BBQ and the proceeds were split between the SAMS OE program and the Hockey Rink.

Organizer Alex Boileau reported a great turn out throughout the day, with approximately 50 or so people at its peak. Events included a morning hockey clinic, youth tournament, family skate and general fun for all who attended.

A 2012 Hockey Day in Bella Coola is currently being planned by Alex through the SAMS Outdoor Education program. Of course, the event is weather-dependent!

make up schedule shortfalls.”

A different perspective is held by Swede of Tweedsmuir Park Lodge, who also holds a bear-viewing guiding license for the area. He and his guides conduct river-drift tours for nature and wildlife viewing.

Swede comments that 30 percent of his clientele on average from June through December are involved in bear viewing, although this percentage increases to 70 percent in the bear-viewing season from August 15 to October 15.

Of the BVS, Swede says, “I think it’s a very good thing that Parks has put in. We have people that walk in who have been to the BVS and they come to us wanting to experience a river drift for bear viewing.

“At the BVS, it is a quality experience to hang out with other people, and in a river drift setting, you are having a different experience. It is yourself and a guide, and more of a nature experience, floating down a river, where you also have a great opportunity to see bears.”

How is the BVS impacting local tourism? Opinions vary. Traveling photographers

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Sarah and Andy Skinner note: “My husband and I would be very keen to again visit Bella Coola and much of this is due to the three different options of bear viewing provided in this area: guided hikes, boat drifts, and the Bear Viewing Station.”

Data is being gathered at the BVS that is used and will continue to be used to draft a bear-viewing strategy for the area. Dalal notes, “The future plans for administration of the BVS are currently in development.”

Other aspects of the BVS

are also in development. “BC Parks continues to have ongoing discussions with First Nations regarding the development and implementation of the bear-viewing station and pilot project,” explains Dalal.

While no public community meeting has yet been planned to solicit general feedback on the BVS, BC Parks is currently discussing the type and appropriate level of public involvement, and is engaged in ongoing discussion with identified stakeholders.

2011: Year in Review JANUARY 2011 First ever Hockey Day in Bella Coola sees a great turnout

Liz Howard photo

Youth and adult participants alike enjoyed the first ever Hockey Day in Bella Coola

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Nimpo Lake community holds New Year’s on the Lake TED HLOKOFF Fireworks were on display at the Nimpo Lake Community New Year’s party, which was held on the frozen lake.

More than one hundred people attended this

annual event. Christmas trees, lights, curling, ice skating, fireworks, food, and bonfires were provided by volunteer efforts led by Andy and Jane Baker.

The kids really enjoyed the ice skating rink that took three days’ worth of work to get smooth (thanks Andy and Nick). The curling was enjoyed by many

and I even got lessons on "rock" building and values (thanks Len).

I'm sure Jane must be tired of cooking after seeing all the food presented at the party (thanks Jane).

Thanks to all the people that volunteered their time to make this a memorable event.

WANT TO RECYCLE YOUR UNWANTED ELECTRONICS? Here’s where you can recycle them safely and free of charge in Bella Coola:

Bella Coola Recycling Depot Walker Island Road, Bella Coola (250) 982-0039

WHAT IS THE ELECTRONICS STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (ESABC) PROGRAM? ESABC is a not-for-profit extended producer responsibility program set up by the producers and retailers of electronics in British Columbia to provide a province wide recycling system for unwanted electronics.

WHAT ARE THE ACCEPTABLE ELECTRONIC ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM? Effective July 1, 2010, the following items can be recycled free of charge at any Encorp Return-It Electronics™ Collection Site: display devices, desktop computers, portable computers, computer peripherals, computer scanners, printers and fax machines, non-cellular phones and answering machines, vehicle audio and video systems (aftermarket), home audio and video systems, and personal or portable audio and video systems.

ISN’T IT IMPORTANT TO REUSE BEFORE RECYCLING? While the program is designed to manage unwanted electronic products that have exhausted their reuse potential, we strongly encourage users to first reuse their products. If you choose to donate to a charity, make sure you have backed up your data and wiped your drives clean prior to donation.

HOW ARE ELECTRONICS RECYCLED? Electronics collected for recycling are sent to approved primary recyclers in North America. They are broken down using various manual and mechanical processes. Products are separated into their individual components for recovery. Through a variety of refining and smelting processes, the materials reclaimed from unwanted electronics are used as raw materials in the manufacturing of new products.

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FEBRUARY 2011 CCRD hosts thorough review of flood response and recovery efforts The CCRD held a series of meeting in February to review the response and recovery efforts focused on the September 2010 flood. Discussions involved the CCRD Board and administration, Emergency Operations Centre Staff and Volunteers, the Flood Recovery Committee, the community, and outside agencies.

A particularly good practice was identified in the use of ‘Marshals’ in several areas that were cut off by

road damage during the flood. These Marshals acted as the contact for the CCRD’s Emergency Operations Centre and were tasked with keeping in touch with the members in their community and making sure their needs were met.

The rescue efforts, conducted mainly by the Snootli Hatchery staff and Bella Coola Valley Search and Rescue volunteers went very well overall.

Community input centred mostly on the need for removal of flood

debris such as logs and gravel in the river. Because so many governmental agencies are involved in management of activities occurring in and around the river, the issue of bedload removal continues to present a complicated issue for flood mitigation efforts.

There was also a suggestion from the community that future land use planning take into consideration the new reality presented by the flood and that the planning be adjusted to reflect

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a more adaptive approach.

Overall, the community was very pleased with the response that came from within the community and outside of it. Neighbours reached out to neighbours, friends counted on friends, and complete strangers formed lifelong connections helping one another get through one of the biggest challenges this community has ever faced.

Cry Rock wins Best Short Documentary at Women in Film festival Vancouver

Andrew Andy elected as Chief Councilor of the Nuxalk Nation Andrew Andy was elected for his first term as Chief Councilor of the Nuxalk Nation, after receiving 242 votes. More than 500 votes were cast and the youth vote reportedly played a bigger role this year.

Twelve councilors were also elected from a roster of over thirty nominees: James Mack, Samuel Schooner, Terry Windsor, Larry Moody, Jr., Kiana Tallio, Marshall Hans, Harvey Mack, Marvin Mack, Ken Morton, Blair Mack, Billy Andy, Jr., and Richard Hall will sit on council for a two year-term.

Local filmmaker Banchi Hanuse’s directorial debut, Cry Rock, won Best Short Documentary at the Women in Film Festival in Vancouver.

While this was the first award for Cry Rock to date in March 2011, it wasn’t the first nomination for the film. Cry Rock was also nominated for Best Documentary Short at the American Indian Film

Festival last fall in San Francisco, CA. The film was also given an “Honorable Mention: Indigenous Voice” at the Fargo Film Festival in Fargo, North Dakota. Cry Rock was one of the films shown at the opening ceremonies of the Cowichan International Aboriginal Festival of Film and Art in Duncan, B.C. in April 2011.

APRIL 2011 Hagensborg Water District holds Annual General Meeting Hagensborg District water users gathered at the AGM to hear clarification about the District’s long-term capital development plans, and the proposed point of entry system.

Over the past few months, the public had been questioning the District’s plans for the point of entry system and the required upgrades, costs that were expect-

ed to exceed eight million dollars.

Many felt as that the Hagensborg Water District (HWD) was in over their heads financially, with costs above and beyond what water users could ever hope to afford.

Trustee Ken Dunsworth was quick to confirm that water users will not be expected to cover the eight million dollar

bill. “We are pursuing funding for 100 percent of this project,” he said. “If we cannot obtain this funding as an Improvement District we will have to explore other options, such as becoming part of the CCRD.” To date in 2012, work has not yet begun on implementation of a filtration system.

The HWD has informed members as to

the current state of their planning in a 2011 Fall newsletter. In the December 8, 2011 issue of the Coast Mountain News, HWD member Kevin O’Neill urged the HWD to apply to become a local service area under the CCRD. Look for notices for the HWD 2012 AGM in upcoming issues of the Coast Mountain News.

MAY 2011 Local family ecstatic as father a confirmed match for kidney donation Friends and family were overjoyed to hear that Challaine Yvonne Dettling-Morton will receive her father’s kidney in the summer of 2011.

Two-year old Challaine was born without functioning kidneys and has spent all of her life on dialysis. Early in 2011 she was transferred to BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver to begin hemodialysis, as her home-based peritoneal dialysis was no longer doing the job. Separated from her father and Bella

Coola family, she has been in Vancouver with her mother, Rhonda Morton, since that time.

On April 28, a week after Challaine’s second birthday, the family was told the good news.

“Our prayers have been answered,” said Rhonda.

“We all cried for hours the day it was confirmed that Darren was a match.

Finally!”

Challaine entered surgery for the transplant on June 8, the same day as her father. Her mother accompanied her into the operating room and

insisted she stay by her side up until the last possible moment. “I put on my scrubs and stayed with her until she fell asleep,” said Rhonda.

About four hours later the urology surgeon, Dr. Afshar, emerged with some good news – Challaine was doing well!

The family has since returned to Bella Coola after the mandatory three-month waiting period, and thanks everyone for their prayers, love and support.

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JUNE 2011 SAMS celebrates opening of brand new gymnasium Students, staff, administration, and community members gathered at Sir Alexander Mackenzie School to celebrate the opening of their long-awaited full size gym.

As SAMS Principal Jeremy Baillie expressed, the community had waited a long time for this day after the original gym was condemned in 2008.

Many were uncertain as to whether or not the gym

would be replaced or if the students would simply have to settle for the much smaller gym at the former Nusatsum Elementary School.

Thankfully, this proved not to be the case.

“The hard work of our superintendent Denise Perry, the Board of Education, and many community user groups have resulted in Meg Grieve photo this wonderful The SAMS gym ribbon was but by Noel Pootlass, Robyn Willis, Jim Alkins, new facility,” said Denise Perry, Billy Andy Jr., Carrigan Tallio, Jeremy Baillie, and Connor Baillie.

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Accident claims life of unidentified driver on Hill A single vehicle crash has claimed the life of a male whose identity was not released. The vehicle, reported to be a silver Toyota Tacoma truck, was discovered by road construction crew personnel mid-afternoon on Saturday, June 4.

“This is still being investigated by the coroner but we are confident that road conditions did not play a factor,” said Constable Jared Etsell of the Bella Coola RCMP. “We have identified the victim but are not releasing the name.

The family has been notified.”

While several vehicles have gone over the edge of the Hill since its construction over 50 years ago, this is the first fatality that has apparently gone unnoticed for so long. RCMP now believe that the vehicle had been there since late February or early March until it was discovered in early June.

JULY 2011 2011 Bella Coola rodeo!

A strong attendance at the three-day event revealed that the love for riding, roping, and racing can’t be shaken by a few raindrops.

Registration was down slightly for this year’s rodeo, and it was estimated the rising fuel costs may have been a

deterrent to traveling participants.

Several improvements have been made to the rodeo grounds infrastructure in the past year. Routine upgrades included the replacement of aging wooden bullpens with new steel pens. New

footings and porches were installed on the concession building in response to last fall’s flooding. Nearly all buildings had received a good scrubbing to remove the silt deposited from the flood as well.

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AUGUST 2011 12th Annual Discovery Coast Music Festival shines Celebrating its 12th year, the Discovery Coast Music Festival was once again a fun filled, exuberant celebration of song and dance, culture, diversity and community. The light drizzle that accompanied the soothing

sounds of some of Canada’s best folk singers didn’t stop the festival attendants from enjoying every minute.

Let’s keep supporting this event so we can enjoy it for years to come. The Discovery

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SEPTEMBER 2011 Historic family reunion: Remembering Kimsquit and moving forward together The Snow family hosted a historic family reunion on Saturday, August 27, celebrating the reunited family members of Niixutsayc (Annie Johnson), Begat (Johnny Quilt), and Joe Siwallace.

The fraternal twins Niixutsayc and Begat were separated as newborns in a tragedy brought on by British military activity in the village at Kimsquit in 1877. Niixutsayc went on to live and start a family in the Bella Coola Valley, whereas Begat led his life in the Nemiah Valley. Both family trees grew strong over the years, yet neither group knew of the connection between their families until recently.

The first gathering of the descendants of Niixutsayc and the descendants of Begat occurred in the Bella Coola Valley five years ago. This weekend in August 2011, the family members gathered for a second time to share stories of Niixutsayc, Begat, their family history, and their culture.

“Family is really important,” says Eila Quilt, descendant of Johnny Quilt.

“Today – to reunite and get to know our family is amazing and overwhelming.

I see a lot of potential here today. To see our children dancing, to see both cultures together and the pride in our youth, I am overwhelmed.”

Creekside Gallery now open for business Labour Day weekend marked the opening of a new art gallery and studio, Creekside Studio Gallery. Art media represented within include pottery, glasswork, painting, and sculpture.

Owners and artists Ernest and Jill Hall are excited both at the completion of the building and

Nuxalk Nation administration building and health facility opens Thursday, September 8 marked the beginning of a new phase for the Nuxalk Nation: the opening of a new administration and health facility on the Four Mile reserve site. The $4.5 million facility sponsored by Health Canada, INAC, and the Nuxalk Nation replaces a previous building lost in a fire in 2005.

The 1,444 square meter building is

Central Coast communities experience local state of emergency: Flood warning Rainfall began on the Central Coast in the week of September 19, falling at a steadily increasing pace. An estimated 100 to 175 mm had accumulated in the Bella Coola Valley as of Friday, September 24, when a local state of emergency was declared by the Central Coast Regional District (CCRD). The BC River Forecast Centre maintained a Flood Warning for the Central Coast.

The Hill was closed to both directions of traffic on Friday. There was no structural damage to the road on the Hill itself;

of the opportunities the gallery allows. “We’re just thrilled,” says Ernest of the opening weekend, commenting on the high volume of visitors to the building and the similarly rich interest that community members have expressed in the gallery.

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comprised of two wings, one housing administration offices, and one housing health services. The project additionally qualified for eco-energy funding for environmentally friendly measures such as the geothermal heat recovery field. The existing foundation, gravel access road, parking, septic field and tank were reused in the construction.

traffic on this section was closed mostly due to the highway being flooded at Floyd Mecham's field a few kms east of Firvale.

Public safety, especially at night, was also a consideration in the road closure.

As of Friday, Highway 20 was flooded to varying degrees in some areas of Firvale as well as Hagensborg. The flood event of 2011 was not as severe as the flood of record in 2010, but the magnitude and timing of the event in 2011 was felt strongly by many residents who were still at the time cleaning up from the previous year.

Chief Marilyn Baptiste wins award for her spirited defense of environment The Wilderness Committee announced today that Chief Marilyn Baptiste, of Xeni Gwet’in, was given the 2011 Eugene Rogers Environmental Award for her work on behalf of the Tsilhqot'in Nation to protect Teztan Biny (Fish Lake) from being destroyed by the proposed Prosperity Mine.

The Eugene Rogers Award has been given out once

a year since 1992 by the Wilderness Committee at its Annual General Meeting to a person who has made an outstanding contribution to environmental protection.

The award comes with a $1,000 prize.

Chief Baptiste is the elected leader of Xeni Gwet’in, one of the communities of the Tsilhqot’in Nation, whose territory largely lies to the west of the Fraser River and

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NOVEMBER 2011 Local elections yield new Central Coast Regional District Board as well as new School District #49 Board of Education Trustees Two relatively well-attended All Candidates Meetings were held in November for the local school board and regional district board positions.

Further to the November 19 General Local Election, newly elected directors

Cathi McCullagh (Area A), Ivan Tallio (Area D) and David Anderson (Area E) will join returning directors Rhoda Bolton (Area B) and Brian Lande (Area C) on the board of CCRD directors for the 2011/12 – 2014 term.

DECEMBER 2011 Rudolph Rock a successful fund-raiser for Discovery Coast Music Festival The annual fundraising event for the Discovery Coast Music Festival (DCMF), Rudolph Rock, was a hugely successful evening.

This year saw one of the largest and most diverse crowds in attendance in the festival’s history.

Lively dancing, good tunes, and holiday celebration were in no short supply.

“The crowd represented a nice mix of the community,” noted DCMF Board of Directors member Paul Grace-Campbell. “This year’s event was highly attended by young people, and it was great to see so much interest in supporting the festival and live music in the Valley.”

School District 49 East Zone Trustees elected to the local Board of Education include Marisa Blewett, Nicola Koroluk, and Russ Hilland.

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