The story about the people from the fictitious Native settlement of Lynnx River begins when Eric Olssen moves from Vancouver to begin a new life after his marriage has failed and his partner has died. Eric tries to fit in with the residents, but he will find it hard to adapt to their customs. Written by Jim Lankin

Eric becomes involved in a fight between Leon Deela and his wife Rosie when Leon files charges. Eric also tries to put Albert Golo and his sons out of business.

The residents of Lynx River have mixed feelings towards two government surveyors who announce their plans for a new highway through the town. Al Bishop returns and desperately tries to get along with Sarah.

Teevee Tenia and Joey Small Boat find an old skeleton of a lost hunter and prepare to return it to the man's family. Albert Golo steals it and demands to get his family's bones out of a museum. RCMP Inspector Cormier comes to Lynnx River to see how is Eric doing. Written by Jim Lankin

Elsie Tsa Che draws attention to the obvious attraction between Eric and Sarah. Joey Small Boat and Teevee Tenia convince Hannah Kenidi to steal candies from Gerry's store. When Hannah's father comes Lynnx River, she sees the chance to dodge her troubled connection with Michelle. Written by Jim Lankin

U.S. Air Force pilots are forced to make a stop in Lynx River after a food poisoning emergency. While the captain is resting in the clinic, Eric is surprised to find Marie Tenia and Donna Kizha entertaining the others. Teevee fells guilty for the way his sister Marie was acting. Written by Jim Lankin

Eric's wife Lindy and two children come to Lynx River, but their reunion doesn't turn out the way they hoped, mostly because of Eric and Lindy's marriage difficulties. Michelle suspects a Wolverine Lake resident.

Eric establishes a boxing program for local boys. Teevee isn't happy to see that Joey wants a relationship with his sister. Ellen refuses to give birth in Yellowknife. Harris Miller decides to establish a midwifery school.

Teevee wants to publish a videotape of Eric and Sarah in a compromising situation on cable television. Donna begins to act rebellious, which recovers Michelle's memories as a teenager.

Eric is frustrated by Sarah's recent strange behaviour. Andre LeBret attacks Peter because he thinks that Peter slept with his wife. Albert wants Eric to investigate Peter.

Eric and Sarah try to convince Joe Gomba to stop eating meat because it hurts his stomach. Michelle suspects that Rico Nez, a new man in town, isn't working legally.

Eric's estranged son Andy comes to Lynx River and starts hanging out with Teevee--against his father's advice. Andy refuses to listen to his father and ends up in trouble. Hannah has difficulty at school.

A night of drinking becomes a disaster for Leon Deela and his friend Ray Jhikhe when Ray dies. Leon blames Albert for Ray's death. An unknown person decides to resolve the issue by shooting Albert. Sarah is frustrated when Eric starts avoiding her. Rosie can't forgive Leon. Written by Jim Lankin

A new student named Leslie attracts all the men in town, and both Teevee and Harris try to seduce her. But she only has eyes for Eric, and she will do anything to make him notice her. Rosie is driving everyone crazy with the wedding preparations. Written by Jim Lankin

Eric (who was meant to go to Hawaii on vacation, with Sarah) goes to Vancouver to find Teevee, who is trying to find Leslie. Teevee soon learns that Leslie has a boyfriend.And things get even worse.

Teevee has a fight with Michelle and becomes the prime suspect when her house burns down. To make room for Michelle and Hannah, Eric has to move into Sarah's apartment. He then has to decide whether to take the new job offer.