Coast Mountain News Thursday, December 3, 2015
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Vol. 31 | No. 24 Thursday, December 3, 2015
Serving the Bella Coola Valley and the Chilcotin CoastMountainNews.com
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Don't forget the smiling faces of your local business owners this holiday season when you head out shopping!
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Holiday season a chance to support homegrown businesses and shop local BY CAITLIN THOMPSON Christmas is about to begin knocking down your door so it’s the perfect chance to knock on the doors of some our many local businesses. Bella Coola may be small but it hosts a large number of unique storefronts, many operating out of people’s homes and residences, a testament to the entrepreneurial business spirit of the Valley. There are also several new businesses on the block this year. Beginning in Hagensborg you’ll find
Licensed Esthetician Laura Kloss’s new salon, Bella Coola Beauty Essentials. Offering a full range of spa procedures at competitive prices, Laura’s new space sparkles with a genuine salon feeling, and is as bright and welcoming as the hostess herself. Her recently renovated space includes a cozy fireplace for those chilly days, and ample room to relax and feel pampered. She provides expert skin advice and carries an exclusive product line from Europe. Her business offers monthly specials
and services for men, women, and children; something new to the Valley that hasn’t been offered before. “I really wanted to do something for children because it is so much fun for both them and their parents,” she explained. “It’s an experience everyone can enjoy.” Bella Coola Beauty Essentials is located on 2480 Douglas Drive South in Hagensborg and open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Gift certificates are available. For an appointment call 250 982
2738. Traveling into central Hagensborg it’s the first Christmas season at Abra Silver’s organic grocery store, Mountain Valley Organics. This month Abra will be doing a draw for a fresh, organic turkey just in time for your Christmas dinner. Her store is a smorgasbord of pleasant aromas, textures and visual treats. Abra’s a natural designer so shopping at Mountain Valley Organics feels like you’re entering your favourite neighbour’s kitchen, and it kind of is! “I
want to provide a venue for local sell their goods,” said Abra. “There is so much wonderful food and locally made gifts here, we don’t need to go elsewhere.” Mountain Valley Organics stocks all organic produce and dried goods, as well as items such as reusable stainless steel lunch containers, Buff’s, local art, baskets, cards, jewelry, gift certificates and handmade chocolates. This month will also feature Sie Padgett’s famous bake sale. If you are in need of some pampering there is
one great option you can’t miss. Walleah Moody of Coastal Spirit Massage is trained in reiki, acupressure, reflexology and Shiatsu massage and operates out of her beautifully renovated new massage room at her home in Hagensborg. This month Coastal Spirit Massage is joined by fellow practitioner Joel Fox, who is also accepting clients. They are available by appointment - call 250 982 2580 to book. Located in the Hagensborg Shop Easy you SEE 'MORE' ON PAGE 3, 6 & 7
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