Life

Heading into the spring, chicken usually becomes a larger part of the menu; it’s a little lighter, it’s very versatile and wonderful in all kinds of dishes as a main ingredient or simply one component.

Members of the Gitmaxmak’ay Nisga’a Dancers traveled to Vancouver earlier this month to take part in the Lower Mainland Hobiyee celebrations.

Three Prince Rupert residents - Gordon Simonds, his daughter Christa Simonds and Francis Wolfe - have decided to participate again in the Ride to Conquer Cancer, a fundraiser for caner research where participants will go on a two-day ride from Vancouver to Seattle.

An innovative educational program starting in early March will help caregiving family members from Prince Rupert deal with the loss and grief issues associated with dementia.

The Museum of Northern B.C. has told city council the Visitor Information Centre will be open from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. seven days a week from the May long weekend until the end of August, with the exception of Thursdays when it will be open until at least 8 p.m. because of the cruise ships.

Communities around the North Coast will be receiving information shortly seeking bids to host the 2013/2014 BC Senior

Whist: Ladies’ 1st-Anne R., 2nd-Cathie, Pool-Della. Men’s 1st-Lynne, 2nd & Pool-James Strand. We know who “should” buying coffee this week

Although Chinese New Year is not until tomorrow, celebrations for the Year of the Rabbit began early in Prince Rupert with people joining together at the Nisga’a Hall on Sunday, January 30 to take part in the traditional and pleasurable commemoration.

Although the beginning of 2011 was marked nearly a month ago, in traditional Chinese beliefs the new year is now just shortly arriving and will occur shortly.