Short-term emergency assistance for people evacuated from their homes.
The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Emergency Support Services team provides short-term help during emergencies, including referrals for food, clothing and lodging, family reunification, information, emotional support and emergency pet care. Access is available when an emergency activates ESS; use the designated reception centre or contact the program for instructions. In its 2022 Usk evacuation notice, the RDKS directed affected residents to register at the Thornhill Community Centre or call its ESS number. Support depends on the emergency and available resources; this is not a day-to-day service.
Service Areas: Alice Arm, Bell II, Bob Quinn, Brauns Island, Butedale, Cedarvale, Chimdemash, Copperside, Dease Lake, Dutch Valley, Gingolx, Gitanyow, Gitaus, Gitlaxt'aamiks, Gitwangak, Gitwinksihlkw, Glenora, Gossan, Hazelton, Iskut, Jackpine Flats, Kemano, Kispiox Valley, Kispiox Village, Kitima’at Village, Kitimat, Kitsault, Kitsumkalum, Kitwanga, Kleanza, Klemtu, Kulspai, Lakelse Lake, Laxgalts'ap, Meziadin, Moricetown, New Hazelton, New Remo, North Terrace, Old Remo, Rosswood, Sik-e-Dakh, South Hazelton, Stewart, Tatogga, Telegraph Creek, Terrace, Thornhill, Two Mile, Usk
Emergency road-rescue response on Highway 37 north to Cranberry Junction and area service roads.
The New Hazelton Volunteer Fire Department provides road-rescue services across an approximate 18,000 km² Upper Skeena area. Its published coverage runs on Highway 37 north to Cranberry Junction and includes service roads in that area. For emergencies call 911. The department lists 250-842-6571 for non-emergency calls.
Service Areas: Cedarvale, Cranberry Junction, Hazelton, New Hazelton, Witset
Home health services, support for adults with developmental disabilities, and intake for publicly funded assisted living and residential care.
Provides Health Services for Community Living for adults with developmental disabilities, including nursing, rehabilitation, care planning, dental hygiene, nutrition, swallowing assessments and family support, in partnership with Community Living BC. Assesses eligible home support clients for Choice in Supports for Independent Living. Coordinates intake for publicly funded assisted living and residential care. Other home health services can include personal care, medication assistance, respite, nutrition consultation and health education. Residential care provides 24-hour care, nursing and personal care, medication administration, meals, laundry and social and recreational activities; public bed fees are up to 80% of the client’s after-tax income per month. The 211 listing names South Hazelton among communities served. Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Service Areas: Gitanmaax, Hazelton, Kispiox, New Hazelton, South Hazelton
Intercommunity bus service between Kispiox and Smithers with a stop in Two Mile.
Route 163 serves Two Mile and operates Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The published timetable shows four runs each direction on those days. It is a community bus: bike rack use is limited to daylight hours and standees are not allowed. Check the current timetable and alerts before travelling.
Service Areas: Gitanmaax, Glen Vowell, Hagwilget, Hazelton, Kispiox, New Hazelton, Smithers, Two Mile, Witset