Community

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.

City staff and the cemetery committee have come up with a policy to address upkeep concerns at Fairview Cemetery in Prince Rupert, but before adopting the policy, City Council wants to ensure that all of the community’s churches and faiths have been consulted.

The Ceremonial Room of the Museum of Northern BC was packed on the afternoon of August 25 as the Salmonberry Trading Company hosted a celebration of First Nations art and culture at the first ever Salmonberry Celebration.

The 824 passenger Oceania Regatta was in Prince Rupert for its only stop on the schedule, a rare Sunday docking at Northland Terminal.

Cruise guests and residents may have noticed a colourful visitor to Prince Rupert last week, as Barkerville Bella made her way to the North Coast.