Community

Public health nurses Kara Wood and Dawn Banser take turns giving one another flu immunizations in preparation for next week.

For the 30th consecutive year in a row, the Prince Rupert Harley Riders Club held the local Toy Run event on Saturday, October 1, where members of the community fundraise money and collect toys for the Salvation Army Christmas Hamper.

Wayne Lundman and president Paul Rajendram from the Prince Rupert Lions Club presented a $1,500 cheque from the club to Bev Killbery, to go towards Halloween Fest at the civic centre.

Officers and volunteers were out last weekend to finish painting the Prince Rupert RCMP detachment, which now includes the RCMP colours of red, blue and yellow all around the exterior of the building.

The SPCA Paws for a Cause on September 11 raised more money than hoped.

Both new and returning students attending the Prince Rupert campus of Northwest Community College crowded into the school’s library on Wednesday for their new-year orientation.

When Terry Fox began his Marathon of Hope across Canada in 1980, he knew he was embarking on a challenging journey that could potentially affect many lives.

Work got underway last week on brightening up the Prince Rupert RCMP detachment, with this vibrant colour appearing on the side facing toward Annunciation School.

Georgette Malfair enjoys the new 50-inch high definition TV she won for entering her picks in the Prince Rupert Northern View Reader’s Choice Awards.

Captain Gary Sheils of the Salvation Army distributed 300 backpacks containing a certificate for 15 per cent off school supplies from the Bargain Shop to families in need over the course of three days last week.