Alex Kurial

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The Prince Rupert Raiders are champions of the Apex Mountain Shotgun Outdoor Hockey Tournament after their top showing in the Penticton tournament from Jan. 9-12. (Submitted photo)

Rupert Raiders prove themselves the Apex competitors

Team had to battle the elements, in addition to their opponenets, at Apex Outdoor Tournament

The Prince Rupert Raiders are champions of the Apex Mountain Shotgun Outdoor Hockey Tournament after their top showing in the Penticton tournament from Jan. 9-12. (Submitted photo)
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Senior Boys Rainmakers charge into the new year with tourney win

Mix of high powered offensive and shutdown defence lead Charles Hays to victory

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Charles Hays fly to victory at Prince George Condor Classic

Charles Hays fly to victory at Prince George Condor Classic

Junior Rainmakers soared through first two games to set up a dramatic final

Charles Hays fly to victory at Prince George Condor Classic
The Prince Rupert All-West Glass Seawolves brought back a bronze medal from Quesnel after scoring a 4-3 overtime victory in the Peewee Rep Tournament from Jan. 10-12. (Submitted photo)

Prince Rupert brings home bronze medal from Quesnel

All-West Glass Peewee Seawolves score overtime victory at Rep Tournament

The Prince Rupert All-West Glass Seawolves brought back a bronze medal from Quesnel after scoring a 4-3 overtime victory in the Peewee Rep Tournament from Jan. 10-12. (Submitted photo)
The summit of Sleeping Beauty Trail outside of Queen Charlotte. (Flavien Mabit photo)

Haida Gwaii makes New York Times 52 Places list

Newspaper includes the islands on its annual list

The summit of Sleeping Beauty Trail outside of Queen Charlotte. (Flavien Mabit photo)
Foul play not suspected in sudden death in Prince Rupert

Foul play not suspected in sudden death in Prince Rupert

Incident occurred on the morning of Jan. 9

Foul play not suspected in sudden death in Prince Rupert
BC Ferries’ Northern Expedition is held up in Skidegate after severe weather has delayed the departure. (Shannon Lough photo)

High winds and adverse weather lead to ferry delays for North Coast

Northern Expedition routes affected, starting with Skidegate to Prince Rupert

BC Ferries’ Northern Expedition is held up in Skidegate after severe weather has delayed the departure. (Shannon Lough photo)
Construction at Pembina’s Redwater Fractionation and Storage Facility. (Pembina Pipelines photo)

Pembina announces expansion for Prince Rupert LPG Export Terminal

Propane export capacity will increase significantly

Construction at Pembina’s Redwater Fractionation and Storage Facility. (Pembina Pipelines photo)
Lauryn Fontaine, Natalie DeMille, Josh Joubert, Isaac Dolan, Lily McDonald, Heidi Bellis, Warren Barton and Lia Crump were part of the winning Prince Rupert Amateur Swim Club team at the Northwest Holiday Invitational in Terrace in December. Prince Rupert beat teams from Terrace, Kitimat and Smithers to win the competition. (PRASC photo)

Prince Rupert swimmers leave no doubt at Holiday Invitational

PRASC team and individuals top the Northwest meet with a number of new records

Lauryn Fontaine, Natalie DeMille, Josh Joubert, Isaac Dolan, Lily McDonald, Heidi Bellis, Warren Barton and Lia Crump were part of the winning Prince Rupert Amateur Swim Club team at the Northwest Holiday Invitational in Terrace in December. Prince Rupert beat teams from Terrace, Kitimat and Smithers to win the competition. (PRASC photo)
Hoff currently serves as vice-president of the Eagle Eye Archery Club. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

MVP of the Week: Rink, range and lanes, Cory Hoff has done it all

Hoff has dabbled in many sports during his life, now settling on a few he is proud to be a part of

Hoff currently serves as vice-president of the Eagle Eye Archery Club. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Kai Leighton feeds a pass to a waiting Brendan Eshom during first half action in the Rainmakers home opener against Caledonia. Charles Hays took full advantage of their boisterous home crowd, coming away with a 95-62 victory. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

MVP of the Week: Leighton’s Heights

Kai Leighton has plenty left to achieve in his final season as a Rainmaker — and beyond

Kai Leighton feeds a pass to a waiting Brendan Eshom during first half action in the Rainmakers home opener against Caledonia. Charles Hays took full advantage of their boisterous home crowd, coming away with a 95-62 victory. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Micheala Marentette and Alan Moore were last known to be hiking in the Yakoun Lake Area. (Facebook photos)

UPDATE: Missing hikers found safe

Micheala Marentette and Alan Moore have been found after going missing two days ago

Micheala Marentette and Alan Moore were last known to be hiking in the Yakoun Lake Area. (Facebook photos)
Ian Lihou joins his Ring System Music Studio students on stage during the Jingle Bell Rock concert on Dec. 14 at the Lester Centre. A record $3,877 was raised for the Salvation Army thanks to donations for the event. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Jingle Bell Rocks its way to a charity record

Ring System singers and musicians ring in the season with the Jingle Bell Rock

Ian Lihou joins his Ring System Music Studio students on stage during the Jingle Bell Rock concert on Dec. 14 at the Lester Centre. A record $3,877 was raised for the Salvation Army thanks to donations for the event. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Alex Kurial, sports reporter, The Northern View

Kurial: 2019 Reflections and Thank Yous

Rupert’s sporting community is something truly special

Alex Kurial, sports reporter, The Northern View
The PRMS jazz band performs at the Lester Centre on Dec. 15. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Prince Rupert school bands trumpet in the holidays

Student performances from PRMS, Charles Hays & elementary schools make for a lively Christmas season

The PRMS jazz band performs at the Lester Centre on Dec. 15. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
The Skeena Salmon mural, created by artist Kelli Clifton and the Grade 5 students of Conrad Elementary, now hangs prominently on the front wall of the school. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Brand new mural hangs at Conrad Elementary

Artist Kelli Clifton created “Skeena Salmon”, with some youthful assistants

The Skeena Salmon mural, created by artist Kelli Clifton and the Grade 5 students of Conrad Elementary, now hangs prominently on the front wall of the school. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
The Charles Hays Junior Rainmakers in action at the Prince George Polars Tournament in December. (Submitted photo)

Junior Rainmakers rattle off wins at Polars Tourney despite tough draw

Charles Hays comes up a game short of the title, but leave Prince George with several statement wins

The Charles Hays Junior Rainmakers in action at the Prince George Polars Tournament in December. (Submitted photo)
Kai Leighton feeds a pass to a waiting Brendan Eshom during first half action in the Rainmakers home opener against Caledonia. Charles Hays took full advantage of their boisterous home crowd, coming away with a 95-62 victory. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Rainmakers start defence of home court with a splash

The rain was coming down outside and on the court as Charles Hays ran over Caledonia

Kai Leighton feeds a pass to a waiting Brendan Eshom during first half action in the Rainmakers home opener against Caledonia. Charles Hays took full advantage of their boisterous home crowd, coming away with a 95-62 victory. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Mason Dileta looks to inbound the ball against the defending Tyler Jones during an inter-squad scrimmage among the Charles Hays Senior Rainmakers boys basketball team on Dec. 14. The Rainmakers were supposed to play a pair of season opening games at Charles Hays during the weekend, but bus and highway difficulties encountered by their opponents Caledonia and Nisga’a led to both games being cancelled. The team didn’t allow this to slow their intensity levels at all though, giving their teammates no quarter as they played a mock game in place of the real thing. Head coach Mel Bishop liked what he saw out of the boys, saying that the competitive nature of the scrimmage is a good sign heading into the eventual start of the Rainmakers season. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Charles Hays Rainmakers reschedule, Jim Ciccone Memorial Rainmaker Alumni Tourney underway

Rainmakers senior boys wait for season to get underway following Kermodes cancellation

Mason Dileta looks to inbound the ball against the defending Tyler Jones during an inter-squad scrimmage among the Charles Hays Senior Rainmakers boys basketball team on Dec. 14. The Rainmakers were supposed to play a pair of season opening games at Charles Hays during the weekend, but bus and highway difficulties encountered by their opponents Caledonia and Nisga’a led to both games being cancelled. The team didn’t allow this to slow their intensity levels at all though, giving their teammates no quarter as they played a mock game in place of the real thing. Head coach Mel Bishop liked what he saw out of the boys, saying that the competitive nature of the scrimmage is a good sign heading into the eventual start of the Rainmakers season. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Ray Hallock photo Rampage goalie Kieran Sharpe dives to make a save on River Kings captain Steve Cullis as the rival teams met at the Terrace Sportsplex on Dec. 14. Despite Sharpe’s best efforts, the barrage of shots was too much to withstand as the home side came away with a 6-3 victory.

River Kings double up the Rampage to take back first place

Terrace peppers Prince Rupert net in rebound victory over rivals

Ray Hallock photo Rampage goalie Kieran Sharpe dives to make a save on River Kings captain Steve Cullis as the rival teams met at the Terrace Sportsplex on Dec. 14. Despite Sharpe’s best efforts, the barrage of shots was too much to withstand as the home side came away with a 6-3 victory.