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House on Bluff

Road to north coast landscape leads to gallery

The current Smithers Art Gallery show by Suzo Hickey is all paintings of scenes from Prince Rupert.

House on Bluff
Erin Mutrie, Sarah Doolin, Alexie Stephens, Rheannon Brooks, Shannon Lough, Jamie Komadina all participated in the Tyhee Lake Triathlon July 9.

Tyhee Lake Triathlon this weekend

Pre-registration ends Wednesday and volunteers still needed for big Bulkley Valley event.

Erin Mutrie, Sarah Doolin, Alexie Stephens, Rheannon Brooks, Shannon Lough, Jamie Komadina all participated in the Tyhee Lake Triathlon July 9.
Local golfer Sarah Kerbrat is a veterinary student in New Zealand. She recently bested the field ot the Ladies Jubilee in Prince Rupert after no golf for four months.

Sister’s clubs help win Prince Rupert tournament

Sarah Kerbrat, home from veterinarian school in New Zealand, wins Prince Rupert golf tournament.

Local golfer Sarah Kerbrat is a veterinary student in New Zealand. She recently bested the field ot the Ladies Jubilee in Prince Rupert after no golf for four months.
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Bike events on streets and mountains

Tour de Smithers and Upchuk gave very different cycling options on a beautiful weekend.

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Luke Smith head for finish line in front of the pack in the final of the 400 meter run.

Smithers Special Olympics Sports Day

PHOTOS: Local athletes came out to give their best but the Special O competitors were hard to beat.

Luke Smith head for finish line in front of the pack in the final of the 400 meter run.
Brianne Jenner looks for a pass as Canada takes on the USA in women's hockey action on February 12, 2014 at the Shayba Arena during the XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.

Olympic gold medalist helps host hockey camp

Also: Smithers Minor Hockey president leaving growing program.

Brianne Jenner looks for a pass as Canada takes on the USA in women's hockey action on February 12, 2014 at the Shayba Arena during the XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.
The Northern Cup playdowns featured teams from northern B.C. in girls 13 and under and girls 15 and under. Tom Best photo

Third for Bulkley Valley teams vs big city soccer squads

Competition with players from across North to select teams for provincial championships in Kamloops.

The Northern Cup playdowns featured teams from northern B.C. in girls 13 and under and girls 15 and under. Tom Best photo
The triathlon was a family event in many ways as family members helped in the transition sections of the race. Tom Best photo

Triathlon draws 140 to cycle, swim and run through Smithers

In the end conditions were just about perfect for the Bulkley Valley Pool Triathlon.

The triathlon was a family event in many ways as family members helped in the transition sections of the race. Tom Best photo
Nathan Steenhof of BVCS putting at the recent Single A championships. (Contributed photo)

BVCS golfers fifth in tough provincials

BVCS team gets fifth place at the recent Single A Golf High School Provincials.

Nathan Steenhof of BVCS putting at the recent Single A championships. (Contributed photo)
Smithers Steelheads not playing again

Smithers Steelheads not playing again

The Smithers CIHL team will not be participating for a second year in a row with a lack of players.

Smithers Steelheads not playing again
Kanna Kurihara, 10, strokes her way to a strong first in the 400 freestyle at the Prince Rupert Invitational Swim Meet. This season she set 18 club records in the 10 and under category.

90% personal bests for Bulkley Valley Otters

Top finishes in Prince Rupert were made sweeter with best swims of their lives.

Kanna Kurihara, 10, strokes her way to a strong first in the 400 freestyle at the Prince Rupert Invitational Swim Meet. This season she set 18 club records in the 10 and under category.
A goal is scored and the shooter reacts with joy last year at Chandler Park. (Tom Best photo)

Smithers hosts BC Soccer Northern Playdown

Ten teams are coming to play at the BC Soccer Northern Playdown in Smithers.

A goal is scored and the shooter reacts with joy last year at Chandler Park. (Tom Best photo)
Group photo of the athletes and staff of Smithers Special Olympics at Smithers airport in July 2017. (contributed photo)

Special Olympics Sports Day in Smithers June 16

Smithers Special Olympics hopes the fundraising activity will become an annual event.

Group photo of the athletes and staff of Smithers Special Olympics at Smithers airport in July 2017. (contributed photo)
Participants in last year’s BV Pool Triathlon set a record with close to 110 participants. (Tom Best photo)

Sunday’s BV Pool Triathlon filling fast and needs volunteers

"The event has been successful in the past because of the number of volunteers and sponsors..."

Participants in last year’s BV Pool Triathlon set a record with close to 110 participants. (Tom Best photo)
Canadian record holder Jonathan Dieleman needs to add the demanding butterfly stroke to his abilities. Tom Best photo

Pan Am Games next for Dielemen after disappointing reclassification

Jonathan Dieleman muscled his way to a new Canadian Record in Italy.

Canadian record holder Jonathan Dieleman needs to add the demanding butterfly stroke to his abilities. Tom Best photo
The Huckin’ Eh Upchuck cross-country mountain bike race last September was not for the faint of heart with it’s tough hill climb followed by a challenging downhill descent. The first Upchuk of 2018 is June 17, the day after Tour de Smithers. File photo

Big bike season on Bulkley roads and trails

Tour de Smithers and Upchuk coming up during bump in SMBA membership.

The Huckin’ Eh Upchuck cross-country mountain bike race last September was not for the faint of heart with it’s tough hill climb followed by a challenging downhill descent. The first Upchuk of 2018 is June 17, the day after Tour de Smithers. File photo
The Valley Youth Show has a wide variety of artwork from young local artists. Tom Best photo

An exhibit of student expression

Valley Youth Show is a biennial event that features works from students from Houston to Hazelton.

The Valley Youth Show has a wide variety of artwork from young local artists. Tom Best photo
Northern Wolfpack regional girls hockey team recently won the Canada West tournament championship.

Wolfpack win Canada Cup West in OT thriller

Competitions don't get much bigger, and the girls from northern B.C. rise to the challenge.

Northern Wolfpack regional girls hockey team recently won the Canada West tournament championship.
Smithers Secondary dominated the Zone Championships in track and field setting numerous records and taking many event titles.

Gryphons soar over track and field records at zone championships

Smithers Gryphons dominated the meet with many personal bests and numerous Zone and school records.

Smithers Secondary dominated the Zone Championships in track and field setting numerous records and taking many event titles.
Jonathan Dieleman is on the national paralympic swimming team. He holds Canadian and Americas records in the breaststroke events. Tom Best photo

Paralympian Dielemen put to the test again in Italy

Rio Games finalist was recently reclassified and now compete vs athletes with much greater movement.

Jonathan Dieleman is on the national paralympic swimming team. He holds Canadian and Americas records in the breaststroke events. Tom Best photo