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David Armstrong was a founding member of the Charles Hays Debate Club. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

MVP of the Week: Soccer to Socratic

David Armstrong is showing his skills on the soccer field, debate team, and beyond

David Armstrong was a founding member of the Charles Hays Debate Club. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Hughes has taught at PRMS for 15 years, during which time he has had the chance to mould countless kids with his philosophy focusing on active living being a pathway to a successful life. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

MVP of the Week: Barton Hughes

It would be hard to find a youth sport this volunteer is not involved with

Hughes has taught at PRMS for 15 years, during which time he has had the chance to mould countless kids with his philosophy focusing on active living being a pathway to a successful life. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Rupert Rampage drown Steelheads in Smithers home opener

Rupert Rampage drown Steelheads in Smithers home opener

Steelheads have one more chance for revenge on Jan. 5

Rupert Rampage drown Steelheads in Smithers home opener
Prince Rupert Red were the silver medalists following an impressive tournament. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Prince Rupert places second in Atom House Tournament

Silver for the home team, while Kitimat sides grab gold and bronze

Prince Rupert Red were the silver medalists following an impressive tournament. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Riley Murphy brings the puck up ice for Prince Rupert Red in a group stage game against Smithers. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Prince Rupert and Kitimat set for a showdown in Atom Tournament final

Rupert Red and Kitimat Orange each bring unbeaten records to Sunday’s championship game

Riley Murphy brings the puck up ice for Prince Rupert Red in a group stage game against Smithers. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
The puck dropped on the Atom House Tournament on Friday night at the Civic Centre. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Pair of wins for Prince Rupert on opening day of Atom House Tournament

Kitimat grabs big win over Terrace Red in Friday finale

The puck dropped on the Atom House Tournament on Friday night at the Civic Centre. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Samantha Wiley (centre) was one of six Northwest winners of the Premier’s Award, selected by I-SPARC and the Province of British Columbia. (Submitted photo)

Premier’s Award for Prince Rupert athlete

Samantha Wiley adds prestigious honour to her already accomplished athletic résumé

Samantha Wiley (centre) was one of six Northwest winners of the Premier’s Award, selected by I-SPARC and the Province of British Columbia. (Submitted photo)
The Old Massett Raiders basketball team is hoping they’ll be off the bench and on the court during the upcoming All Native Tournament in Prince Rupert. (Old Massett Raiders photo)

Basketball team hoping All Native Tournament is in their future

Old Massett Raiders seeking to raise funds to cover costs of participation

The Old Massett Raiders basketball team is hoping they’ll be off the bench and on the court during the upcoming All Native Tournament in Prince Rupert. (Old Massett Raiders photo)
Lauryn Fontaine, Isaac Dolan, Hannah Toye, Josh Joubert, Jonah Stacey, Warren Barton, Heidi Bellis, Annabelle DeMille (with her sisters medal), Iona Riesen and Kasha Pottle. (photo courtesy of Chris Street)

Prince Rupert swimmers come out champions in regional swim meet

Handful of swimmers qualify for provincials

Lauryn Fontaine, Isaac Dolan, Hannah Toye, Josh Joubert, Jonah Stacey, Warren Barton, Heidi Bellis, Annabelle DeMille (with her sisters medal), Iona Riesen and Kasha Pottle. (photo courtesy of Chris Street)
McArthur’s relationship with hockey has been an important one throughout his life. He wasn’t ready for it to end simply because he had grown older, so he founded the Old Chums hockey league. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

MVP of the Week: Hockey and McArthur are like a pair of old chums

Gary McArthur founded a league for those who aren’t quite ready to hang up their skates

McArthur’s relationship with hockey has been an important one throughout his life. He wasn’t ready for it to end simply because he had grown older, so he founded the Old Chums hockey league. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Nolan Stave (left) and Ashton Shepert won’t let Keromodes forward, Bryton Gaudet, get to the puck that easy. (Jenna Cocullo / The Northern View)

Prince Rupert and Terrace midget hockey teams have a rowdy weekend, two suspensions served

Midget Kermodes pile on the points against Seawolves

Nolan Stave (left) and Ashton Shepert won’t let Keromodes forward, Bryton Gaudet, get to the puck that easy. (Jenna Cocullo / The Northern View)
Rampage goalie Devon Gerrits tracks the puck through a sea of red. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Back on track: Rampage cruise past Hazelton

Kory Movold hat trick, strong goaltending from Devon Gerrits aid Rampage in scrappy affair

Rampage goalie Devon Gerrits tracks the puck through a sea of red. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Two streaks end at Prince Rupert Rampage first away game

Two streaks end at Prince Rupert Rampage first away game

The Kitimat Ice Demons won their first game after two year drought

Two streaks end at Prince Rupert Rampage first away game
Amy Hill returns Coast Tsimshian Academy’s serve during the Grade 8 girls volleyball matchup. (Jenna Cocullo / The Northern View)

PRMS Grade 8 girls welcome Coast Tsimshian Academy for first home volleyball game

Sportsmanship was on display in Prince Rupert over the weekend

Amy Hill returns Coast Tsimshian Academy’s serve during the Grade 8 girls volleyball matchup. (Jenna Cocullo / The Northern View)
National Newspaper Week ramps up with the Prince Rupert Rampage. Newspapers matter “because local newspapers get our story out and we really appreciate it,” said Kory Movold, captain of the Rampage. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View) Jared Carter, number 25 for the Rampage, taking the shot. (Jenna Cocullo / The Northern View)

Return of the Rampage, and more Prince Rupert weekend sports briefs

Snooker season has started at the Legion, with five matches already in the books

National Newspaper Week ramps up with the Prince Rupert Rampage. Newspapers matter “because local newspapers get our story out and we really appreciate it,” said Kory Movold, captain of the Rampage. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View) Jared Carter, number 25 for the Rampage, taking the shot. (Jenna Cocullo / The Northern View)
A brief bench break before the Timbits head back out on the ice. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

WATCH: Minor hockey, major fun

Rupert Rampage drop by to teach some skills at Timbits hockey

A brief bench break before the Timbits head back out on the ice. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
George Kuntz still found a little time to putt this year, despite spending many of his hours at the course helping things flow smoothly.

MVP of the Week: Retirement? Not in George Kuntz’s vocabulary

Kuntz’s newest role saw him make sure golfers hit the greens all season long

George Kuntz still found a little time to putt this year, despite spending many of his hours at the course helping things flow smoothly.
#Newspapersmatter to the teachers and students of Pacific Coast School, SD52, because they keep up to date with all local matters. (Jenna Cocullo / The Northern View)

WATCH: From Prince Rupert and Port Edward politicians to business owners, why #newspapersmatter to them

Local athletes, teachers and politicians help The Northern View wrap-up #NationalNewspaperWeek

#Newspapersmatter to the teachers and students of Pacific Coast School, SD52, because they keep up to date with all local matters. (Jenna Cocullo / The Northern View)
This will be the scene at the curling rink this year while the club upgrades its facilities to meet safety standards. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

This House will be closed for the season

A need to adpot safety regulations means there will be no curling in Prince Rupert this year

This will be the scene at the curling rink this year while the club upgrades its facilities to meet safety standards. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
The ILWU charity golf scramble in support of the NCHIS was held on Labour Day. (ILWU photo)

ILWU charity golf day brings in big money for local hospital

$20,000 will be going to the Cancer Care Unit upgrade thanks to the Labour Day scramble

The ILWU charity golf scramble in support of the NCHIS was held on Labour Day. (ILWU photo)