While not an official regional district, the Lakes District refers to a cluster of unconnected lakes found in the BC central Interior. First Nations local to the Lakes District are the Wetʼsuwetʼen First Nation, Lake Babine Nation, Cheslatta Carrier Nation, Ts’il Kaz Koh First Nation, Skin Tyee First Nation and Nee-Tahi-Buhn Band. One of the main hubs in this area is the town of Burns Lake, which has just under 2,000 residents, with 13% of the population being seniors 65+.
Communities Served:
- Burns Lake
- Decker Lake
- Rose Lake & Palling
- Francoise Lake Communities
- Southside
- Granisle
- Topley
Coordinator:
Elaine Wiebe
Regional Mentor:
Anjali Marshall
Community Contact List:
Local Community Contact List – Lakes District
This contact information will put you in touch with people who are able to give you more information about services in your area. They are typically available during business hours Monday to Friday. Should this be an emergency situation, please consider calling your local RCMP detachment or the Police authority for your area.
