Community

The Prince Rupert Make Children First group and the Prince Rupert Early Years Committee recently gave cheques to five childcare centers.

Paws and Claws Thrift Store in Prince Rupert donated $350 to the Cannery Road Animal Rescue society on August 18.

Many of Prince Rupert's youth have been setting up refreshment stands to earn themselves some extra cash.

The Dance Academy of Prince Rupert held its annual Summer World of Dance workshop with classes running from August 6 until August 10.

Young Jacob Daniele helped raise money to buy the hospital special medical chairs for the hospital's cancer treatment room.

The Salvation Army, Rotary Club, Northern Savings Credit Union and Bargain Store will be giving away 300 backpacks on August 23 and 24.

Last week, the 23rd annual Chance to Dance summer intensive dance workshop took place at the Spectrum City Dance Studio.

While many 8 year-olds may be hoping for the newest gadgets for their birthday, Prince Rupert's Hopper Kendregan was wanting to help others.

The Prince Rupert Rampage's charity golf tournament was held on Saturday and raised over $5,000 for the wildlife shelter.

Prince Rupert author, Ronnie Ray Jenkins, will be signing his second novel, The Flynn City Egg Man, at Rainforest Books on Thursday.