http://www.bellacoola.ca News from Bella Coola Valley Tourism en Copyright (c) 2000-2010 Bella Coola Valley Tourism web@www.bellacoola.ca PawPrint XDe News Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:46:36 -0600 120 http://www.bellacoola.ca/news/index.php?action=view&nid=14 http://www.bellacoola.ca/news/index.php?action=view&nid=14 Bella Coola's healthy coastal rivers and streams promise to produce another strong and sustainable sport trout-fishing recreational opportunity for avid fly fishers on BC's Central Coast. With mild winter temperatures from December through February, it is expected that some salmon fry will be hatching a little bit early, prompting the sea-run cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden, and resident rainbow trout to be seeking the hatching salmon fry early this year. Look for sheens of silver salmon fry headi... http://www.bellacoola.ca/news/index.php?action=view&nid=13 http://www.bellacoola.ca/news/index.php?action=view&nid=13 Bella Coola Valley's own Bella Coola Resource Society and Community Forest Company were the proud donators of select Sitka Spruce wood cuttings sculpted by local mills to be delivered to the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games for production of athlete medal podiums. [url=http://www.bccfa.ca/images/stories/podiums/Podium_Profile_Whistler%20Medals%20Plaza_Bella%20Coola.pdf]Wood donated from Bella Coola [/url]was selected to be used in team victory ceremonies in the Whistler medals plaza from February ... http://www.bellacoola.ca/news/index.php?action=view&nid=12 http://www.bellacoola.ca/news/index.php?action=view&nid=12 2010 marks the 18th anniversary of Bella Coola Valley Tourism's service. Formed in the late 1980's, the volunteer organization has become an industry leader in the province. Some fresh faces now work along side the long serving members of the board. Wendy Kingsley has joined, creating a link to the Valley's Museum and Archives. Wendy will be ensuring the Visitors Centre operates this summer. Rosemary Smart rejoined the board and has accepted the portfolio of Marketing. The Marketing efforts... http://www.bellacoola.ca/news/index.php?action=view&nid=11 http://www.bellacoola.ca/news/index.php?action=view&nid=11 So far in 2010 the local heli-ski scene is enjoying mild weather on the valley floor while powder is piling up in the alpine. Bella Coola's location in the transition from coastal mountains to the interior alpine peaks is proving to offer the best of both worlds for skiers looking for fresh powder in the hills while relaxing in coastal climates on the valley floor. While snowmobile enthusiasts, cross country and back country skiers, and snow shoers are all enjoying fresh powder on their favorite... http://www.bellacoola.ca/news/index.php?action=view&nid=10 http://www.bellacoola.ca/news/index.php?action=view&nid=10 An instructional Yoga Retreat will be held in Bella Coola between February 16 and 21, 2010 and will be open to all participants interested in practicing or learning about Yoga. Taking place in the peaceful mountain surroundings of the Bella Coola Valley, our February 2010 yoga retreat promises instruction to beginners and accomplished yogis alike as well as a workshop for our local yoga leaders to hone their technique in sharing the beauty and vitality of yoga practice with others. With a qua...