Alex Kurial

George Kuntz still found a little time to putt this year, despite spending many of his hours at the course helping things flow smoothly.

MVP of the Week: Retirement? Not in George Kuntz’s vocabulary

Kuntz’s newest role saw him make sure golfers hit the greens all season long

George Kuntz still found a little time to putt this year, despite spending many of his hours at the course helping things flow smoothly.
Firefighter Troy Leighton shows off how to check your smoke detector during a visit to Conrad Elementary during Fire Prevention Week.

Prince Rupert Fire Department hits the schools for Fire Prevention Week

Two ways out of your house among the focus for the department as they look to keep kids safe

Firefighter Troy Leighton shows off how to check your smoke detector during a visit to Conrad Elementary during Fire Prevention Week.
The Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre will once again be able to offer IV cancer treatment to its patients. (Andrew Hudson photo)

IV cancer treatment returning to Haida Gwaii

Arrival of a new pharmacy technician means the service can resume

The Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre will once again be able to offer IV cancer treatment to its patients. (Andrew Hudson photo)
This will be the scene at the curling rink this year while the club upgrades its facilities to meet safety standards. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

This House will be closed for the season

A need to adpot safety regulations means there will be no curling in Prince Rupert this year

This will be the scene at the curling rink this year while the club upgrades its facilities to meet safety standards. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
The ILWU charity golf scramble in support of the NCHIS was held on Labour Day. (ILWU photo)

ILWU charity golf day brings in big money for local hospital

$20,000 will be going to the Cancer Care Unit upgrade thanks to the Labour Day scramble

The ILWU charity golf scramble in support of the NCHIS was held on Labour Day. (ILWU photo)
Logging on Graham Island. (Archie Stocker Sr. / Haida Gwaii Observer)

Logging moves forward as court rules against Haida Gwaii protesters

Injunction won against activists seeking to protect culturally and archaeologically significant site

Logging on Graham Island. (Archie Stocker Sr. / Haida Gwaii Observer)
Kaden and Dennay Yaroshuk with coach Robin MacDowell at the MacDowell Rugby Academy on Vancouver Island. (Jason Scherr submitted photo)

No stopping these siblings

Kaden and Dennay Yaroshuk leaving their mark on the rugby field, and around the province

Kaden and Dennay Yaroshuk with coach Robin MacDowell at the MacDowell Rugby Academy on Vancouver Island. (Jason Scherr submitted photo)
The Northern View reporter, Alex Kurial, loves sports and newspapers. #newspapersmatter to him because they give athletes a voice. (Jenna Cocullo / The Northern View)

KURIAL: Box scores and so much more

Why #newspapersmatter to this sports journalist

The Northern View reporter, Alex Kurial, loves sports and newspapers. #newspapersmatter to him because they give athletes a voice. (Jenna Cocullo / The Northern View)
Cedar logs in a working cutblock at Collison Point/St’alaa Kun. (Andrew Hudson photo)

Haida artist and protesters fight to protect cedar forest in Masset, court decision looms

Robert Davidson filed an affidavit seeking to stop the cutting, while protesters form blockade

Cedar logs in a working cutblock at Collison Point/St’alaa Kun. (Andrew Hudson photo)
Cedar logs in a working cutblock at Collison Point/St’alaa Kun. (Andrew Hudson photo)

Haida artist and protesters fight to protect cedar forest in Masset, court decision looms

Robert Davidson filed an affidavit seeking to stop the cutting, while protesters form blockade

Cedar logs in a working cutblock at Collison Point/St’alaa Kun. (Andrew Hudson photo)
The Northern Sea Wolf. (File photo)

Northern Sea Wolf Wednesday sailing delayed

Adverse weather will lead to a late night arrival for passengers

The Northern Sea Wolf. (File photo)
Scout Skibidee sits at a table full of wild-crafted remedies and treats at the second annual Sandspit Wild Harvest Festival in 2016. (File photo)
Scout Skibidee sits at a table full of wild-crafted remedies and treats at the second annual Sandspit Wild Harvest Festival in 2016. (File photo)
Members of the Easel Weasels took part in the weekend workshop run by Susie Cipolla. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Weasely weekend workshop comes to Prince Rupert

Artist guild Easel Weasels welcome a special artist for their bi-annual brush up

Members of the Easel Weasels took part in the weekend workshop run by Susie Cipolla. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
The Prince Rupert Rampage improved to 3-0 to start the year with their 5-1 win over the Williams Lake Stampeders on Saturday. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Rampage give Stampeders the boot at Civic Centre

Jeremy Boot scores a pair of goals for Prince Rupert to help his team roll over Williams Lake

The Prince Rupert Rampage improved to 3-0 to start the year with their 5-1 win over the Williams Lake Stampeders on Saturday. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
MVP of the Week: Engineering a successful career on and off the field

MVP of the Week: Engineering a successful career on and off the field

Jon Phelan may be retired from national play, but is still plenty involved with the sport he loves

MVP of the Week: Engineering a successful career on and off the field
Cole Atchison of the Rampage keeps an eye on Quesnel’s Adam Chapman during Prince Rupert’s 4-1 victory on Friday night. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Rampage jump to 2-0 with win over Quesnel Kangaroos

Special teams, goaltending and Kory Movold’s four point night grabbed another win for Prince Rupert

Cole Atchison of the Rampage keeps an eye on Quesnel’s Adam Chapman during Prince Rupert’s 4-1 victory on Friday night. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Rampage assistant captain Tyler Ostrom waits to steal the puck from a Steelheads player in the season opener. The Rampage took the game 4-2 over Smithers. (Jenna Cocullo / The Northern View)

SPORTS BRIEFS: Puck drops on pair of Rampage games this weekend

Also: Rainmakers in action, and winners in golf and softball tournaments

Rampage assistant captain Tyler Ostrom waits to steal the puck from a Steelheads player in the season opener. The Rampage took the game 4-2 over Smithers. (Jenna Cocullo / The Northern View)
Student drummers under the direction of Marlene Clifton played culturally significant songs at Orange Shirt Day. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

WATCH: Orange Shirt Day in Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert marks seventh annual Orange Shirt Day with morning of reflective thought and march

Student drummers under the direction of Marlene Clifton played culturally significant songs at Orange Shirt Day. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Harold Leighton won re-election as chief councillor with 157 votes to 133 over Randall Cobb. (Metlakatla First Nation photo)

New Metlakatla council sworn in at ceremony

Chief councillor Leighton re-elected, while three new councillors join a trio of incumbents

Harold Leighton won re-election as chief councillor with 157 votes to 133 over Randall Cobb. (Metlakatla First Nation photo)
The seventh annual Orange Shirt Day took place on Sept. 30. Prince Rupert marked the occasion with a reconciliation walk at Prince Rupert Middle School. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Prince Rupert marks seventh annual Orange Shirt Day with morning of reflective thought and march

Hundreds of students walked to PRMS to participate in event recognizing residential school impacts

The seventh annual Orange Shirt Day took place on Sept. 30. Prince Rupert marked the occasion with a reconciliation walk at Prince Rupert Middle School. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)