Prince Rupert Amateur Swim Club head coach Chris Street, left, and Stella Kafka, a PRASC board member, accept a $2,600 cheque from Terry Sawka on behalf of the Islander Hall Society. The money will be purposed for an upcoming regional swim meet PRASC is hosting in June. Photo by Bevan Hamilton.

Prince Rupert Amateur Swim Club head coach Chris Street, left, and Stella Kafka, a PRASC board member, accept a $2,600 cheque from Terry Sawka on behalf of the Islander Hall Society. The money will be purposed for an upcoming regional swim meet PRASC is hosting in June. Photo by Bevan Hamilton.

Prince Rupert Rapids receive generous donation from Islander Hall Society

Islander Hall Society contributes money to Prince Rupert Amateur Swim Club

By Bevan Hamilton

Islander Hall Society contributes money to Prince Rupert Amateur Swim Club

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