Bella Coola : A Closer Look
Law Enforcement
The R.C.M.P. (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) in the Bella Coola valley have four full time officers. If there is no one in the office, calls will automatically be put through to the head office in Kamloops, who will inform local officers about your call. Phone : (250) 799-5363.
Postal Service
Postal service is available via post offices in both Bella Coola and Hagensborg.Post office box and general delivery are available. Incoming and outgoing mail on Monday, Wednesday and Friday by road from William's Lake.
Medical & Dental
The Bella Coola General is a United Church Mission Hospital. This facility is the largest and best equipped to handle any medical situation west of William's Lake. There are 15 beds, two extended care and three long term care included. Specialists are scheduled to visit, varying from once a year to every three months.
The Clinic (a part of the hospital) has two full time, two part time doctors and one family practice resident. There is also a pharmacy attached with one full time pharmacist.
Dentist : Dr. Martin Lehr (250) 799-5770
Fire Service
Below is the fire service offered by Electoral Area :
| AREA |
SERVICE VIA |
| C
| - Hagensborg Waterworks
Improvement District
- Noosatsum Fire Department |
| D
| - Hagensborg Waterworks
Improvement District
- Nuxalk Volunteer Fire Department |
| E
| - Bella Coola Volunteer Fire
Department (CCRD) |
Water Service
Below is the water service offered by Electoral Area :
| AREA |
SERVICE VIA |
| C
| - Hagensborg Waterworks
Improvement District
- Noosatsum Fire Department |
| D
| - Hagensborg Waterworks
Improvement District
- Nuxalk Nation |
| E
| - Bella Coola Waterworks (CCRD) |
(Areas A and B are outside the Bella Coola Valley)
BC Hydro
Bella Coola's BC Hydro is a non-integrated system, zone 2 and the power is slighlty less reliable than an integrated system. Average reliable hours of usage per customer is 99.98% and the total current capacity is 7.5 MW. This capacity is generated by two sources : a Hydro Electric Plant (2.0MW) and Diesel Generators (5.5MW). Check out the Clayton Falls Recreation Site.
Local Products
Here are just some of the many local products produced in the Bella Coola Valley :
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