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Local youngster Joel Veenstra is headed to Idaho on a golf scholarship. He has had a storied career as high school and junior player and is looking forward to the new challenges that await him. (submitted photo)

Veenstra off to Idaho

Joel Veenstra heads to Division 1 school in U.S., joining brother Adam there on a full scholarship.

Local youngster Joel Veenstra is headed to Idaho on a golf scholarship. He has had a storied career as high school and junior player and is looking forward to the new challenges that await him. (submitted photo)
The Boys of the Bush are foresters and engineers by day and an A Capella singing group by night. Contributed photo

Spirit of the North takes over Smithers

A big concert Saturday night headlines a weekend full of music.

The Boys of the Bush are foresters and engineers by day and an A Capella singing group by night. Contributed photo
Price (centre) led the group in the traditional Obon dances. Tom Best photo

Japanese traditional dance brought to Smithers

How did Canadian ballet teacher end up teaching traditional Obon odori to youngsters in Smithers?

Price (centre) led the group in the traditional Obon dances. Tom Best photo
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More RCMP Musical Ride photos

A second collection fo photos from the RCMP Musical Ride in Smithers.

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It looked like a page from the past as the Musical Ride of over 30 horses and riders approached the rodeo arena.

RCMP ride into equestrian past at Exhibition grounds

PHOTOS and story from the RCMP Musical Ride in Smithers.

It looked like a page from the past as the Musical Ride of over 30 horses and riders approached the rodeo arena.
While she has not been swimming a long time, Richter has shown steady improvement and will be a force to reckon with at the competition.

Kaylee Richter represents BC at Special Olympics Canada Summer Games

Bulkley Valley swimmer Kaylee Richter is swimming at Canada Games in Nova Scotia this week.

While she has not been swimming a long time, Richter has shown steady improvement and will be a force to reckon with at the competition.
Canadian record holder Jonathan Dieleman needs to add the demanding butterfly stroke to his abilities. (Tom Best photo)

Jonathan Dieleman sets Canadian swim record

Quick's Dieleman set a new Canadian record in the 100 breaststroke by over 12 seconds.

Canadian record holder Jonathan Dieleman needs to add the demanding butterfly stroke to his abilities. (Tom Best photo)
North West Zone 7 athletes march in at the opening ceremonies at BC Summer Games last weekend in Cowichan. BC Games photo

Logan Unruh BC javelin champion

Bulkley Valley BC Games athletes return from Cowichan.

North West Zone 7 athletes march in at the opening ceremonies at BC Summer Games last weekend in Cowichan. BC Games photo
Players got to hit their second shot from the furthest hit ball from the tee. Tom Best photo

Teeing up cancer fundraising drive

The 84 golfers were able to raise $3,895 for the Bulkley Valley Community Cancer Care Team.

Players got to hit their second shot from the furthest hit ball from the tee. Tom Best photo
It wasn't the World Cup but local players finished their season with exciting games last week.

Bulkley Valley adult soccer sees big enrolment

Men have about 62 men playing on four teams while the women have almost 130 players on six teams.

It wasn't the World Cup but local players finished their season with exciting games last week.
The adult guitar camp has attracted participants form Europe and has produced professional musicians in it’s 21 year history. (Contributed photo)

Music Camp on Tyhee Lake

Youth and adult camps are situated at Camp Caledonia on Tyhee Lake.

The adult guitar camp has attracted participants form Europe and has produced professional musicians in it’s 21 year history. (Contributed photo)
Grace Allen soared to the silver in the U20 pole vault event with this 2.75 m leap.

BV medals at BCs

Two Smithers Secondary School 2018 graduates medaled at the B.C. Athletis Championship in Coquitlam.

Grace Allen soared to the silver in the U20 pole vault event with this 2.75 m leap.
According to Jordan Young, the Onewheel is “super easy” to ride, needing just a little balancing ability. It has a battery that will run up to 18 miles. It has a headlight and brake lights. Tom Best photo

One wheeled skateboard ready for camps

Next Smithers skateboard camp is Aug. 7-9.

According to Jordan Young, the Onewheel is “super easy” to ride, needing just a little balancing ability. It has a battery that will run up to 18 miles. It has a headlight and brake lights. Tom Best photo
Crowd at 2017’s race. (Josh Casey photo)

Moricetown Mud Bog stuck in a rut for 2018

A busy personal life for organizers means there will be no Moricetown Mud Bog in Witset this year.

Crowd at 2017’s race. (Josh Casey photo)
The BC Summer Games run from July 19 to 22 in Cowichan.

Big Bulkley Valley contingent for BC Summer Games

26 young athletes are headed to what might be one of the biggest events of their lives so far.

The BC Summer Games run from July 19 to 22 in Cowichan.
The RCMP Musical Ride is a well known event which demonstrates

RCMP Musical Ride trots to Smithers

One of the most famous equestrian displays in the world will be here for two shows July 28.

The RCMP Musical Ride is a well known event which demonstrates
Hitting the ball is no easy task when it’s pitched by a skillful hurler. See the full story on the provincial tournament held in Smithers on page A15. Tom Best photo

Boys and girls of summer take over Elks Park for provincials

Elks Park ball fields were busy with 21 teams vying for supremacy in three different age classes.

Hitting the ball is no easy task when it’s pitched by a skillful hurler. See the full story on the provincial tournament held in Smithers on page A15. Tom Best photo
Swimmers get used to the water prior to the first leg of the Tyhee Lake Triathlon. Tom Best photo

Record setting Tyhee Triathlon

Record number of participants and record times at Lake Tyhee.

Swimmers get used to the water prior to the first leg of the Tyhee Lake Triathlon. Tom Best photo
Members of the dragon boat group cross Tyhee Lake. Chris Gareau photo

Unleashing the dragon on Tyhee Lake

Dragon boat open to all twice per week on Tyhee Lake.

Members of the dragon boat group cross Tyhee Lake. Chris Gareau photo
The Chicklets at the MIdsummer Music Festival (left to right)

Chicklets comeback decades in the making

Group formed before the first Midsummer back for its 35th.

The Chicklets at the MIdsummer Music Festival (left to right)