Alex Kurial

Auction-goers examine the items up for bid at the 8X8 Ice House Gallery Scholarship Auction on Saturday night.

Place your bids: Art auction returns to Ice House Gallery

Annual scholarship fundraiser held to assist a promising local arts student

Auction-goers examine the items up for bid at the 8X8 Ice House Gallery Scholarship Auction on Saturday night.
Prince Rupert Red were the silver medalists following an impressive tournament. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Prince Rupert places second in Atom House Tournament

Silver for the home team, while Kitimat sides grab gold and bronze

Prince Rupert Red were the silver medalists following an impressive tournament. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Riley Murphy brings the puck up ice for Prince Rupert Red in a group stage game against Smithers. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Prince Rupert and Kitimat set for a showdown in Atom Tournament final

Rupert Red and Kitimat Orange each bring unbeaten records to Sunday’s championship game

Riley Murphy brings the puck up ice for Prince Rupert Red in a group stage game against Smithers. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
The puck dropped on the Atom House Tournament on Friday night at the Civic Centre. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Pair of wins for Prince Rupert on opening day of Atom House Tournament

Kitimat grabs big win over Terrace Red in Friday finale

The puck dropped on the Atom House Tournament on Friday night at the Civic Centre. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Wildwood Ave. is set for some much needed repairs in the coming months.

Council Briefs: District of Port Edward

Muskeg, crime, road repair and more all on the agenda

Wildwood Ave. is set for some much needed repairs in the coming months.
Special Olympics Prince Rupert is having a bake sale at the Northern Savings Credit Union today until 2 p.m. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Special Olympics bake sale on now

All proceeds going to support local sports at afternoon fundraiser

Special Olympics Prince Rupert is having a bake sale at the Northern Savings Credit Union today until 2 p.m. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Samantha Wiley (centre) was one of six Northwest winners of the Premier’s Award, selected by I-SPARC and the Province of British Columbia. (Submitted photo)

Premier’s Award for Prince Rupert athlete

Samantha Wiley adds prestigious honour to her already accomplished athletic résumé

Samantha Wiley (centre) was one of six Northwest winners of the Premier’s Award, selected by I-SPARC and the Province of British Columbia. (Submitted photo)
Scenes such as these are becoming all too common in pro sports these days, as far as Kurial is concerned. (Keith Allison photo, via Wikimedia Commons)

KURIAL: Let’s pick up the pace

Over analyzing of replay has left small town sports with a superior speed of play

Scenes such as these are becoming all too common in pro sports these days, as far as Kurial is concerned. (Keith Allison photo, via Wikimedia Commons)
PRMS students Natalia White and Nikisha Johnson helping sort some of the already donated winter wear. (Arlene McMillan photo)

Winter clothing donation drive for kids is underway

Prince Rupert Middle School is asking for your help to collect warm wear as days get colder

PRMS students Natalia White and Nikisha Johnson helping sort some of the already donated winter wear. (Arlene McMillan photo)
Starting on Oct. 29 the community health care team will be helping patients from the health unit at 300 Third Avenue West. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Prince Rupert healthcare services moving downtown

The community health team will have a new address starting next week

Starting on Oct. 29 the community health care team will be helping patients from the health unit at 300 Third Avenue West. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
The Old Massett Raiders basketball team is hoping they’ll be off the bench and on the court during the upcoming All Native Tournament in Prince Rupert. (Old Massett Raiders photo)

Basketball team hoping All Native Tournament is in their future

Old Massett Raiders seeking to raise funds to cover costs of participation

The Old Massett Raiders basketball team is hoping they’ll be off the bench and on the court during the upcoming All Native Tournament in Prince Rupert. (Old Massett Raiders photo)
Marisca Bakker / Smithers Interior News                                New Democrat Taylor Bachrach will be headed to Ottawa as the new MP for the Skeena-Bulkley Valley. He was declared the winner at approximately 8:30 p.m. Below: Bachrach enjoyed his win with family and friends at the Smithers Brewing Co.

Skeena-Bulkley Valley once again goes NDP

Smithers mayor Taylor Bachrach set to follow in Nathan Cullen’s footsteps

Marisca Bakker / Smithers Interior News                                New Democrat Taylor Bachrach will be headed to Ottawa as the new MP for the Skeena-Bulkley Valley. He was declared the winner at approximately 8:30 p.m. Below: Bachrach enjoyed his win with family and friends at the Smithers Brewing Co.
Taylor Bachrach will be headed to Ottawa as the new MP for the Skeena-Bulkley Valley. He was declared the winner at approximately 8:30 p.m. Bachrach ended up winning by more than 3,000 votes over Conservative candidate Claire Rattee. (Marisca Bakker / Smithers Interior News)

Skeena-Bulkley Valley once again goes NDP

Smithers mayor Taylor Bachrach set to follow in Nathan Cullen’s footsteps

Taylor Bachrach will be headed to Ottawa as the new MP for the Skeena-Bulkley Valley. He was declared the winner at approximately 8:30 p.m. Bachrach ended up winning by more than 3,000 votes over Conservative candidate Claire Rattee. (Marisca Bakker / Smithers Interior News)
McArthur’s relationship with hockey has been an important one throughout his life. He wasn’t ready for it to end simply because he had grown older, so he founded the Old Chums hockey league. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

MVP of the Week: Hockey and McArthur are like a pair of old chums

Gary McArthur founded a league for those who aren’t quite ready to hang up their skates

McArthur’s relationship with hockey has been an important one throughout his life. He wasn’t ready for it to end simply because he had grown older, so he founded the Old Chums hockey league. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Rampage goalie Devon Gerrits tracks the puck through a sea of red. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Back on track: Rampage cruise past Hazelton

Kory Movold hat trick, strong goaltending from Devon Gerrits aid Rampage in scrappy affair

Rampage goalie Devon Gerrits tracks the puck through a sea of red. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
National Newspaper Week ramps up with the Prince Rupert Rampage. Newspapers matter “because local newspapers get our story out and we really appreciate it,” said Kory Movold, captain of the Rampage. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)                                Jared Carter, number 25 for the Rampage, taking the shot. (Jenna Cocullo / The Northern View)

Return of the Rampage, and more Prince Rupert weekend sports briefs

Snooker season has started at the Legion, with five matches already in the books

National Newspaper Week ramps up with the Prince Rupert Rampage. Newspapers matter “because local newspapers get our story out and we really appreciate it,” said Kory Movold, captain of the Rampage. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)                                Jared Carter, number 25 for the Rampage, taking the shot. (Jenna Cocullo / The Northern View)
A brief bench break before the Timbits head back out on the ice. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

WATCH: Minor hockey, major fun

Rupert Rampage drop by to teach some skills at Timbits hockey

A brief bench break before the Timbits head back out on the ice. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Students from the Charles Hays Secondary band held a bake sale fundraiser at the mall last Saturday. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Prince Rupert’s students are baking it all the way to the bank

Charles Hays band students serve up goodies to fund summer trip

Students from the Charles Hays Secondary band held a bake sale fundraiser at the mall last Saturday. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
James Daniele of the PRFD had the crucial job of helping kids save a cardboard house from an imaginary blaze. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

WATCH: Fire department’s open house the hottest event of the weekend

Fire Prevention Week comes to a close with family fun, and some big numbers for charity

James Daniele of the PRFD had the crucial job of helping kids save a cardboard house from an imaginary blaze. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Students at Conrad Elementary School celebrated Thanksgiving early by taking part in a Friday feast on Oct. 4. Ham, potatoes, vegetables and jello were all part of the offerings, which the students and teachers enjoyed seated at decorated paper ‘tables’ placed on the gym floor. The food was made by volunteers, and served by teachers and students alike. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Conrad is giving thanks

Conrad students celebrate the holiday with a special meal

Students at Conrad Elementary School celebrated Thanksgiving early by taking part in a Friday feast on Oct. 4. Ham, potatoes, vegetables and jello were all part of the offerings, which the students and teachers enjoyed seated at decorated paper ‘tables’ placed on the gym floor. The food was made by volunteers, and served by teachers and students alike. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)