Alex Kurial

Jared Meers got the scoring started with a shorthanded goal 8:12 into the game, his first goal of the year. Here, he and teammate Logan Morris keep an eye on Kitimat captain Derek Wakita. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Rampage exercise their demons

Offence goes to work as Prince Rupert scores 6-3 win to even season series with Kitimat

Jared Meers got the scoring started with a shorthanded goal 8:12 into the game, his first goal of the year. Here, he and teammate Logan Morris keep an eye on Kitimat captain Derek Wakita. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Rodney Proskiw and Yoriko Yamaguchi temporarily swapped the partners they came with, Sheryl Proskiw and Julian Mar, to show off their moves on the dance floor. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

WATCH: Métis heritage celebrated at Louis Riel Dance

Métis society event had people jigging all night long

Rodney Proskiw and Yoriko Yamaguchi temporarily swapped the partners they came with, Sheryl Proskiw and Julian Mar, to show off their moves on the dance floor. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
(Kristin Moraes photo)

Rainmakers roll in early season exhibition play

Perfect start on the road as new season begins with a new senior core

(Kristin Moraes photo)
Thai dancers were among the performers at the Multicultural Festival. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Dances on display at Prince Rupert multicultural festival

Food and activities filled the day as visitors took a trip around the world

Thai dancers were among the performers at the Multicultural Festival. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Dakota Swim-McNeil and Ava Clarance will be looking to book their tickets to the 2020 B.C. Winter Games, taking place in Fort St. John in February. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Prince Rupert gymnasts have eyes on winter games

Duo will look to lock up their spot during next weekend’s qualifiers in Terrace

Dakota Swim-McNeil and Ava Clarance will be looking to book their tickets to the 2020 B.C. Winter Games, taking place in Fort St. John in February. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Alison Sherman teaches jazz, acrobatic dance, and her favourite style - ballet - at the Spectrum City Dance studio. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

MVP of the Week: Alison Sherman lands her first position

Dance instructor and master of ballet is working her dream job at Rupert dance studio

Alison Sherman teaches jazz, acrobatic dance, and her favourite style - ballet - at the Spectrum City Dance studio. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Dancers from Prince Rupert and around the Northwest took part in the two days of workshops. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Tapping into talent: Spectrum City Dance workshops jazz up the studio

WATCH: Visit by Toronto teachers draws students from across the Northwest

Dancers from Prince Rupert and around the Northwest took part in the two days of workshops. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
The Prince Rupert Fire Department puts out a pickup truck that had gone ablaze on Drake Crescent on Monday morning. (PRFD photo)

Pair of fires ignite in Prince Rupert on Monday morning

Prince Rupert Fire Department says both incidents are under investigation

The Prince Rupert Fire Department puts out a pickup truck that had gone ablaze on Drake Crescent on Monday morning. (PRFD photo)
Martin Schouw ran all 150 kilometres of Highway 16 between Terrace and Prince Rupert to raise money for the Action for Animals in Distress Society.

Schouw-ing what’s possible

Martin Schouw recently made the grueling run from Terrace to Rupert — with some help from his friends

Martin Schouw ran all 150 kilometres of Highway 16 between Terrace and Prince Rupert to raise money for the Action for Animals in Distress Society.
The ‘Haida/Heiltsuk Peace Pole’, as carver Kihlguulaans calls it, was raised outside the new Heiltsuk Big House in Bella Bella on Oct. 14. (Submitted photo)

Nations coming together: Haida pole raised at opening of Heiltsuk Big House

‘Haida/Heiltsuk Peace Pole’ part of ceremony marking return of spiritual centre in Bella Bella

The ‘Haida/Heiltsuk Peace Pole’, as carver Kihlguulaans calls it, was raised outside the new Heiltsuk Big House in Bella Bella on Oct. 14. (Submitted photo)
Jarred McMeekin and Warren Barton pose with their medals at the 2019 CBIG Fall Invitational in Prince George. Barton won the Gold Aggregate in the 15 and over boys age group, while McMeekin grabbed the bronze. (Submitted photo)

Prince Rupert hits the pool at CBIG Fall Invitational

Rupert swimmers set a host of top times at Prince George swim meet

Jarred McMeekin and Warren Barton pose with their medals at the 2019 CBIG Fall Invitational in Prince George. Barton won the Gold Aggregate in the 15 and over boys age group, while McMeekin grabbed the bronze. (Submitted photo)
Dozens of vendors and thousands of items were on display at the 2019 Kaien Island Craft Fair. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

STORY & VIDEO: Crafty combo means even more entertainment at this year’s Kaien Island Craft Fair

Live music and food were 2019’s new arrivals at the popular event

Dozens of vendors and thousands of items were on display at the 2019 Kaien Island Craft Fair. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Dan Wong and Inderpol Bagri celebrate after winning their gold medals at the Western Canadian Martial Arts Championships in Burnaby. (Submitted photo)

Prince Rupert fights to the top of the podium

Dan Wong and Inderpol Bagri bring home the gold at martial arts tournament

Dan Wong and Inderpol Bagri celebrate after winning their gold medals at the Western Canadian Martial Arts Championships in Burnaby. (Submitted photo)
Mayor John Helin

Q&A with Lax Kw’alaams Mayor John Helin

Helin spoke about topics in his community ahead of the village’s upcoming election

Mayor John Helin
Hazelton are the Grade 8 Girls Volleyball Northwest Zone champions after going a perfect 4-0 in the tournament. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Hazelton aces their way to gold at Grade 8 girls volleyball zones

Smithers schools grab silver and bronze at Prince Rupert Middle School tournament

Hazelton are the Grade 8 Girls Volleyball Northwest Zone champions after going a perfect 4-0 in the tournament. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Duncan Ryan is a reliable member of the Prince Rupert community, whether he’s using his driving skills to haul freight, or the Rainmakers rugby team. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

MVP of the Week: Once a Rainmaker, always a Rainmaker

Duncan Ryan was one of the founding members of the rugby squad — now he’s securing the team’s future

Duncan Ryan is a reliable member of the Prince Rupert community, whether he’s using his driving skills to haul freight, or the Rainmakers rugby team. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Annunciation students let fly during the badminton playday on Nov. 9. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Badminton bonanza for Rupert’s elementary schools

Dozens of kids take part in annual city-wide playday

Annunciation students let fly during the badminton playday on Nov. 9. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Customers flocked to Clarity Cannabis for its first day of business. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Cannabis store buds in Prince Rupert

Clarity Cannabis opened on Saturday, making it the first cannabis store in the city

Customers flocked to Clarity Cannabis for its first day of business. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Prince Rupert’s minor hockey players are encouraged to come down and audition for a chance at a live appearance on Hometown Hockey in December. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Hometown Hockey contests hit Prince Rupert

Opportunities for behind the scenes experiences during Hometown Hockey weekend

Prince Rupert’s minor hockey players are encouraged to come down and audition for a chance at a live appearance on Hometown Hockey in December. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Jacob Santurbano wins a faceoff back to his Lightning teammate in the rec league final against the Whalers. Santurbano scored the opening goal of the game as his team went on to win 5-1.

Prince Rupert hockey roundup

Lightning bolt to victory in rec league tournament, Peewee Seawolves win pair of games in Vanderhoof

Jacob Santurbano wins a faceoff back to his Lightning teammate in the rec league final against the Whalers. Santurbano scored the opening goal of the game as his team went on to win 5-1.