Welcome to the Omineca Regional Response

A working group set up to:

– Facilitate regular communications between agencies and the to the public –
– Identify and engage community resources early in an effective proactive manner –
– Identify areas of strength and areas needing support –
– Prepare to meet the needs of our residents in light of COVID-19 –

It encompasses the service area to the St John Hospital including the communities of Stellako, Fraser Lake, Nadleh, Fort Fraser, Saik’uz, Vanderhoof and a portion of the regional district. This website will be used to provide regular updates from this working group.

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Latest Updates

RDBN

COVID-19 INFORMATION AND UPDATES Source: Updated as of April 24, 2020 (COVID-19 Connectivity Concerns?) The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) is committed to ensuring citizens are kept informed of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.  The RDBN is actively monitoring the status of the pandemic and taking appropriate precautions.  We are taking direction from the Province of...

Fraser Lake

Source: Village of Fraser Lake is monitoring the Covid-19 situation closely.  Below are reputable links to provincial resources and to keep yourself informed.COVID 19 Useful Links & Phone NumbersPlease find below a list of important links and phone numbers that you may find useful.  PHONE NUMBERS: Non-medical information about COVID-19 (7:30 am- 8:00pm 7 days a week) 1-888-268-4319Northern...

Saik’uz

We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic can have us all on edge. The Saik’uz Chief, Council, and Health department are here to ensure you have all the up-to-date information you need to stay safe and to know that, together, we can get through this stronger than before. Sincerely,  The Saik’uz First Nation Chief and Council Closure Notices Due to COVID-19 precautions recommended...

Vanderhoof

Please note the below is a NEW schedule as of April 1, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. BUS SCHEDULE Destination #(See Map Below)StartingLocationLeavingTime1Vanderhoof Co-op11:002Riverside Place11:053Hospital11:104Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship Church11:155Nechako View11:206Bublitz/Loop Rd.11:257Victoria St. Apts11:308Fairview Apts – Osprey Drive11:359Independent Grocery11:4010Ryley...

yes you can!!

Get outside with your household family unit but remain distant from non household members.

Go for a walk. Clean up the yard. Prepare garden beds. Lots of outside tasks to do this time of year.

RDBN Connectivity During Covid-19

COVID-19 Connectivity Concerns? Are you a home or business customer experiencing challenges due to a lack of connectivity during the COVID-19 pandemic? All levels of Government are working on responses to the current issues facing our Country, Province and Communities.   If you have time to provide information on areas where poor broadband is impacting your ability to participate digitally during...

Northern Health Online Clinic and Information Line

Northern Health has launched a COVID-19 Online Clinic and Information Line to help answer questions and concerns from Northern BC residents. The NH COVID-19 Online Clinic and Information Line can be reached at 1-844-645-7811. We are launching this service to ensure Northern Health residents have access to information, health advice, and an online clinic to reduce the transmission of COVID-19...

Covid-19 Assessment resources

 We are all in this together. Let’s help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Resources to help:

🌡️ Symptom Self-Assessment Tool ❓ FAQ on BC Centre for Disease Control 🖥️ BC resources www.gov.bc.ca/COVID19

Non-medical questions📞 Call 1-888-COVID19📱 Text 604-630-0300

Medical questions only🏥 Call 8-1-1

St John Hospital

Northern Health emergency departments are still open, but patients are asked to follow different processes to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Most importantly, patients are asked to call the facility ahead of time, when possible, so that care providers can prepare for you. Look for further signage upon arrival.More COVID-19 information: Covid-19 Online Clinic & Information Line: 1-844-645...

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