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Jupiter St. Pierre practices her skating routine on Nov. 22, before the Kla How Ya completion on Dec. 2 to 4 in Prince Rupert. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Kla How Ya skating competition in Prince Rupert, first time in 7 years

Public invited to watch skaters from across the north in free event Dec. 2 to 4

Mariena Johansen celebrated with friends and family after coming second place in three categories at Vancouver’s Fall Classic bodybuilding competition on Nov. 12. (Photo: supplied)

Bodybuilding to success — Prince Rupert woman wins 3 silvers in first competition

Mariena Johansen qualified for nationals after wins at Vancouver Fall classic

Swimmers take to the blocks at he BC Maritime Employers Association Invitational, Prince Rupert Oct 28-30. (Ashley Wilson photo)

The BC Maritime Employers Association Invitational, Prince Rupert Oct 28-30

Team Scores: Prince Rupert Amateur Swim Club – 1310 Terrace Bluebacks Swim…

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The Haida Gwaii Islanders after winning their second game 5-4 during the Prince Rupert Old Timers Hockey tournament on Oct. 29, 2022. (Photo: Supplied)

Haida Gwaii Islanders win all three games in Prince Rupert’s Old Timers Hockey Tournament

It was like winning the Stanley Cup, player Behn Cochrane said

The Haida Gwaii Islanders after winning their second game 5-4 during the Prince Rupert Old Timers Hockey tournament on Oct. 29, 2022. (Photo: Supplied)
The Prince Rupert Rampage defeated the Nechako North Stars 5-2 on October 29 at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre arena to improve its season record to 5-0-0-0.

Rampage improve to 5-0 on season with win over Northstars

Prince Rupert dominates team from Vanderhoof area 5-2

The Prince Rupert Rampage defeated the Nechako North Stars 5-2 on October 29 at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre arena to improve its season record to 5-0-0-0.
Phat Tran placed first in men’s 30+ singles at the 2022 Nanaimo Open and Masters Tournament Oct. 7 to 9. (Photo: Simon Siu)

Prince Rupert’s Phat Tran comes first place in badminton tournament

He and four teammates travelled to the Nanaimo tournament Oct. 7 to 9

Phat Tran placed first in men’s 30+ singles at the 2022 Nanaimo Open and Masters Tournament Oct. 7 to 9. (Photo: Simon Siu)
The North Coast Mountain Bike Association secured a location for their proposed pump track in McClymont Park. (Image: North Coast Mountain Bike Association website)

Prince Rupert bike pump track wheeling along

Land licence approved, ground breaking anticipated in 2023

The North Coast Mountain Bike Association secured a location for their proposed pump track in McClymont Park. (Image: North Coast Mountain Bike Association website)
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BCHL says Hockey Canada is biased towards major junior

A 35-page paper suggests Hockey Canada needs to recognize junior A as a legit development path

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Smithers Golf and Country Club director of golf operations Steven Coulthard presents the Men’s Northern Open trophy to 2022 winner Joel Veenstra. (Submitted photo)

Smithereen takes back Men’s Northern Open title in tight battle with defending champ from Terrace

Joel Veenstra shot a one-under-par 215 over three days to best Scott Rigler’s even-par 216

Smithers Golf and Country Club director of golf operations Steven Coulthard presents the Men’s Northern Open trophy to 2022 winner Joel Veenstra. (Submitted photo)
Galen Rupp, of the United States, and Cam Levins of Canada (right) compete during the men’s marathon at the World Athletics Championships Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Patrick Smith/Pool Photo via AP

B.C. marathoner Cam Levins finishes historic 4th at world championships

Black Creek-born runner beat his previous Canadian record by about 2 minutes

Galen Rupp, of the United States, and Cam Levins of Canada (right) compete during the men’s marathon at the World Athletics Championships Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Patrick Smith/Pool Photo via AP
Longtime B.C. sports media personality Bob Marjanovich will present his podcasts via Black Press media. (Submitted art)

B.C. sports media legend ‘The Moj’ joins Black Press Media’s podcast team

Marjanovich also slated to pen sports-related column

Longtime B.C. sports media personality Bob Marjanovich will present his podcasts via Black Press media. (Submitted art)
Prince Rupert basketballer, Liam McChesney, accepted an invitation to training camp being held prior to the GLOBL Fives tournament in Toronto, Basketball Canada announced on June 14. (The Northern View file photo)

Prince Rupert basketball prodigy accepts invite to Team Canada event

Liam McChesney is one of 22 U23 to be part of training camp prior to Toronto GLOBL Fives tourny

Prince Rupert basketballer, Liam McChesney, accepted an invitation to training camp being held prior to the GLOBL Fives tournament in Toronto, Basketball Canada announced on June 14. (The Northern View file photo)
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BCHL adopts franchise scorecard at AGM

The scorecard will measure the strengths and weaknesses of each team, so improvements can be made

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Sunshine greets golfers as the Prince Rupert Men’s Jubilee kicked off May 21. (Facebook photo)

Rupert twosome prevail in Men’s Jubilee golf tourney

Robinson and Deschamp card a 6-under-par 136 as Jubilee is played as a scramble for the first time

Sunshine greets golfers as the Prince Rupert Men’s Jubilee kicked off May 21. (Facebook photo)
All Aboard - Emotion, Prince Rupert Demi Character group at the showcase gala for the BC Annual Dance Competition on May 6. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Results from the 32nd BC annual Dance Competition

More than 600 performances throughout the week

All Aboard - Emotion, Prince Rupert Demi Character group at the showcase gala for the BC Annual Dance Competition on May 6. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Intermediate Hip Hop Junior ballet division performed at the 2022 Showcase for Spectrum Dance on March 5 at the Lester Centre. (Photo: supplied/Mike Ambach, From The Treehouse Photography)

33rd BC Annual Dance Competition returns to the centre stage

Dancers perform from May 1 to May 6 - Schedule of Events

Intermediate Hip Hop Junior ballet division performed at the 2022 Showcase for Spectrum Dance on March 5 at the Lester Centre. (Photo: supplied/Mike Ambach, From The Treehouse Photography)

DAPR students take winning steps at Terrace dance competition

More than 40 students from DAPR participated

Kitkatla’s Jacob Thom (#9, white) is double-teamed by Metlakatla’s Brad Martinez (left) and Jason Enright on his way to 29 points in the All Native Basketball Tournament Seniors Division final and tournament MVP title. (Thom Barker photo)

Kitkatla wins third All Native Basketball Tournament seniors title in four years

Jacob Thom named Seniors Division Most Valuable Player; Joe Lewis senior and junior receive awards

Kitkatla’s Jacob Thom (#9, white) is double-teamed by Metlakatla’s Brad Martinez (left) and Jason Enright on his way to 29 points in the All Native Basketball Tournament Seniors Division final and tournament MVP title. (Thom Barker photo)
The Burnaby Chiefs celebrate their championship in the Intermediate Division at the All Native Basketball Tournament in Prince Rupert April 9. (Thom Barker photo)

Burnaby downs Prince Rupert for Intermediate championship at All Native Basketball Tournament

With the way the Burnaby Chiefs burned through the Intermediate Division of…

The Burnaby Chiefs celebrate their championship in the Intermediate Division at the All Native Basketball Tournament in Prince Rupert April 9. (Thom Barker photo)
New Aiyansh’s Justin Adams, who was named ANBT Masters MVP, makes a layup through traffic during the championship game at the All Native Basketball Tournament in Prince Rupert April 9. (Thom Barker photo)

New Aiyansh repeats as All Native Basketball Tournament Masters champion

New Aiyansh’s Justin Adams repeats as Masters Most Valuable Player

New Aiyansh’s Justin Adams, who was named ANBT Masters MVP, makes a layup through traffic during the championship game at the All Native Basketball Tournament in Prince Rupert April 9. (Thom Barker photo)