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Last year one of the beneficiaries of the Northern Savings Credit Union Inspire Fund was Ecotrust Canada, which received $10,000 to support its efforts to grow fresh produce for people in need and promote community gardening. (Photo: Supplied)

Credit union amps up new community grant program

Northern Savings’ Inspire Fund to support local initiatives grows from $50K to $75K+

Last year one of the beneficiaries of the Northern Savings Credit Union Inspire Fund was Ecotrust Canada, which received $10,000 to support its efforts to grow fresh produce for people in need and promote community gardening. (Photo: Supplied)
A lynx got up close and personal with visitors to the Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter during its annual open house July 1. (Thom Barker/Black Press Media)

Wildlife shelter open house thrills visitors despite weather

Current residents include 8 black bears, a mountain goat and a rare white porcupine

A lynx got up close and personal with visitors to the Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter during its annual open house July 1. (Thom Barker/Black Press Media)
Greater Vancouver Zoo is opening a new Wallaby Walkthrough Experience at the Aldergrove facilities on Canada Day. (screengrab)

VIDEO: Stepping into the outback on Canada Day can pay off

B.C. zoo hosts a grand opening for its new Wallaby Walkthrough Experience on July 1

Greater Vancouver Zoo is opening a new Wallaby Walkthrough Experience at the Aldergrove facilities on Canada Day. (screengrab)
The $2 toonie coin is in use around Canada. Previously, Canada had a $2 banknote. What colour was this banknote? (Keili Bartlett / The Northern View)

QUIZ: How much do you really know about Canada?

Saturday, July 1 is Canada Day, a day to celebrate the nation’s 156th birthday

The $2 toonie coin is in use around Canada. Previously, Canada had a $2 banknote. What colour was this banknote? (Keili Bartlett / The Northern View)
From left, Autin Mathieson, produce clerk; Rampi Gill, produce manager; Navjot Chahal, 2nd assistant store manager; Mike McDowell, Prince Rupert Middle School principal; Olivier Lavigne, Grade 7; and Cassidy Nolos, Grade 6 try out some of the new workout room equipment purchased for the school by a $5,000 grant from Prince Rupert Safeway. (Thom Barker/Black Press Media)

Safeway funds new Middle School workout room

A community grant bought the school $5,000 of new equipment to be installed this summer

From left, Autin Mathieson, produce clerk; Rampi Gill, produce manager; Navjot Chahal, 2nd assistant store manager; Mike McDowell, Prince Rupert Middle School principal; Olivier Lavigne, Grade 7; and Cassidy Nolos, Grade 6 try out some of the new workout room equipment purchased for the school by a $5,000 grant from Prince Rupert Safeway. (Thom Barker/Black Press Media)
Representatives of the Big Rain quilters present a $7,000 donation to the Prince Rupert Seniors’ Centre Association (PRSCA) at Rain Forest Fabrics June 22. From left: Rita Daniele, president Big Rain Quilters; Sara Ridgway, owner Rain Forest Fabrics; Barry Cunningham, PRSCA president; Jacquie Jones, PRSCA secretary-treasurer; and Ellen Witherly. (Thom Barker/Black Press Media)

Quilters bring seniors centre 10% closer to new roof

The Big Rain Quilters group raised $6,000 at their second annual Rupert Retreat

Representatives of the Big Rain quilters present a $7,000 donation to the Prince Rupert Seniors’ Centre Association (PRSCA) at Rain Forest Fabrics June 22. From left: Rita Daniele, president Big Rain Quilters; Sara Ridgway, owner Rain Forest Fabrics; Barry Cunningham, PRSCA president; Jacquie Jones, PRSCA secretary-treasurer; and Ellen Witherly. (Thom Barker/Black Press Media)
Canada Day Drumming organizers Amy Wong, left, and Andrea Anderson at Kwinitsa Station where the 2023 event will take place at 11 a.m. on July 1. (Contributed photo)

Canada Day drumming event switches locations

The seventh annual event will take place at Rotary Waterfront Park by Kwinitsa Station

Canada Day Drumming organizers Amy Wong, left, and Andrea Anderson at Kwinitsa Station where the 2023 event will take place at 11 a.m. on July 1. (Contributed photo)
For many people, waarm summer temperatures are ideal for camping trips. warHow much do you know about camps and camping-related facts? (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

QUIZ: Are you ready for a summer camping trip?

The start of summer is a time for all forms of camping

For many people, waarm summer temperatures are ideal for camping trips. warHow much do you know about camps and camping-related facts? (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
Prince Rupert man, Michael Kitchener, 21 years old, was last seen on Oct. 22, 2021 running eastbound on Highway 16. Remains found on Mt. Hays last week were identified as his. Now his mother’s sister is doing fundraising to help her out. (Photo supplied)

Fundraiser underway to help Michael Kitchener’s mom

An aunt of the man whose remains were found recently has set up a bank account to collect donations

Prince Rupert man, Michael Kitchener, 21 years old, was last seen on Oct. 22, 2021 running eastbound on Highway 16. Remains found on Mt. Hays last week were identified as his. Now his mother’s sister is doing fundraising to help her out. (Photo supplied)
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Grace Robinson performs her Red Dress Tribute to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls during National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre in Prince Rupert, June 21, 2023. (Thom Barker/Black Press Media)

Rupert turns out en masse for National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations

Celebrations continue until 8 p.m. this evening (June 21) at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre

Grace Robinson performs her Red Dress Tribute to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls during National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre in Prince Rupert, June 21, 2023. (Thom Barker/Black Press Media)
Michael Nicholl Yahgulanaas at the Humboldt Forum in Germany with the JAJ mural for his new book. (Photo:supplied/Thilo Lenz)

Not all art is stolen – Michael Nicholl Yahgulanaas

Art is about establishing emotionally complex and positive relationships

Michael Nicholl Yahgulanaas at the Humboldt Forum in Germany with the JAJ mural for his new book. (Photo:supplied/Thilo Lenz)
Students and staff at Conrad Elementary School celebrate the opening of their new outdoor classroom. (Photo provided)

Conrad Elementary opens new outdoor classroom

The garden is named ‘Syndooynm Na Ḵ’oom’ (garden of hope) and is dedicated to truth and reconciliation

Students and staff at Conrad Elementary School celebrate the opening of their new outdoor classroom. (Photo provided)
Team T&T at Seafest 2023 Quick and the Daring race on June 11.

Quick and the Daring floats again

Prince Rupert’s Seafest event back after 5 year hiatus

Team T&T at Seafest 2023 Quick and the Daring race on June 11.
It’s time to celebrate dad. Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 18. (Pixabay)

QUIZ: How much do you know about famous fathers?

Sunday, June 18 is Father’s Day, a day set aside to honour fathers

It’s time to celebrate dad. Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 18. (Pixabay)
Elliott Knight and MP Taylor Bachrach at Kitimat’s Pride Prom on June 3. (Viktor Elias/Terrace Standard)

Pride Month celebrated in Kitimat with second-ever Pride Prom

This year’s event saw 175 people party at Riverlodge Recreation Centre

Elliott Knight and MP Taylor Bachrach at Kitimat’s Pride Prom on June 3. (Viktor Elias/Terrace Standard)
Balraj Partridge after completing the Drop Zone at last years Easter Seals BC/Yukon’s annual Drop Zone fundraiser. (Jennifer Vasarhely/Contributed to Black Press Media)

Young B.C. man in wheelchair rappels down building to raise money for Easter Seals

Balraj Partridge suffers from spina bifida, a birth defect in an area of the spinal column

Balraj Partridge after completing the Drop Zone at last years Easter Seals BC/Yukon’s annual Drop Zone fundraiser. (Jennifer Vasarhely/Contributed to Black Press Media)
Members of northern BC-based artist collective Raven-Tacuara work on the mural on Bulkley Valley District Hospital. (Marisca Bakker/The Interior News) Members of northern BC-based artist collective Raven-Tacuara, Amanda Hugon and Stephanie Anderson, work on the mural on Bulkley Valley District Hospital. (Marisca Bakker/The Interior News)

Raven-Tacuara

Northern BC-based artist collective recently finished a mural on BVDH

Members of northern BC-based artist collective Raven-Tacuara work on the mural on Bulkley Valley District Hospital. (Marisca Bakker/The Interior News) Members of northern BC-based artist collective Raven-Tacuara, Amanda Hugon and Stephanie Anderson, work on the mural on Bulkley Valley District Hospital. (Marisca Bakker/The Interior News)
Salmon Fest was held from May 26 to 28 with First Nations drummers and dancers celebrating. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Salmon Fest – Nations coming together to celebrate

The 9th annual Salmon Fest was hosted by Prince Rupert/Port Edward Gitmaxmak’ay…

Salmon Fest was held from May 26 to 28 with First Nations drummers and dancers celebrating. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Bulkley Valley Christian School group arrives in Nanfayie, Sierra Leone. (Contributed photo)

Sierra Leone trip fosters cultural connection for Bulkley Valley Christian School

Two staff and three students visit sister school in Nanafayie, Sierra Leone

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Bulkley Valley Christian School group arrives in Nanfayie, Sierra Leone. (Contributed photo)