A dangerous heat wave is headed towards Northern regions of British Columbia this weekend according to Environment Canada.

Tourism-related jobs dropped by almost 29 per cent

Almost 87 per cent of businesses in accommodation and food services report lower revenues in 2020

Waste turns into lip balm

The Pines nursing home in ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake received a $3,000 funding from the Bulkley Valley Credit Union (BVCU) to acquire a snoezelen cart for its residents. Karen Dueck, a volunteer for the Pines Family Council collected the cheque on behalf of the nursing home from BVCU’s Branch Manager Nathan Way. A snoezelen cart, is a mobile version of a snoezelen room. It is basically a mobile sensory station that has various items like light tubes, vibrating pillows, textured items, gentle sounds, etc.

Skeena gets full control of mine, Barrick gets 12 per cent of Skeena and a one per cent royalty

The ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake and District Chamber of Commerce held a Canada Day Business Decorating Contest for the local businesses. The contest attracted 13 local businesses who participated in decorating their window displays to get in the spirit of Canada Day. Wild Roots Flowers and Gifts took the first place with a $250 cash prize, Alternative Grounds Coffee and Tea House stood second with a $100 cash prize, while IDA - Rx Drug Mart stood in the third place with a $75 cash prize.

The ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake and District Chamber of Commerce organized the first Community Market for 2020 on July 3. Despite the dampening rains, the community’s spirits were high and many people ventured out to the CNC parking lot to enjoy this year’s community market.

The ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake and District Chamber of Commerce started a second location for summer at the Radley Beach Park on July 1. This beach shack, unlike the tourist centre at the chamber, will be open seven days a week and would not only have brochures and information but would also sell ice-cream. Courtney Warkentin and Meghan Olson, the summer students with the chamber set up the shop along with Manager Randi Amendt, on the occasion of Canada Day. (Priyanka Ketkar photo)

Kat Gellerman has spent more than 20 years working in the food business