“I just love making connections with the residents and getting to know their lives,” says Alex Anderson, a volunteer at The Pines. “One resident told staff that she wishes I could be there every...
I’m excited to share the creative ways that School District 91 recently celebrated their graduates. Lakes District Secondary School (Burns Lake), Nechako Valley Secondary School (Vanderhoof), and Fr...
It can be challenging enough to have a loved one living in a long-term care home, but the COVID-19 pandemic has made it even harder, requiring visiting restrictions in Northern Health (NH) facilities ...
The work-life balance Heather has in Burns Lake makes it an ideal place for her to live, work, and play! Check out why it’s so great to be an occupational therapist in this tight-knit community. ...
Burns Lake has extended its home support hours to include overnight coverage. Now, town residents who use the Lifeline program have access to scheduled or unscheduled home support services through the...
Increase access to care Community paramedics are changing patient care in some communities in Northern Health. They’re helping increase access to basic health care services in non-urgent settings...
The courtyard within the Burns Lake Community Garden, where people can gather around the fire to relax, socialize, and learn. Healthy communities are much like gardens – they don’t just happen....
