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The Prince Rupert Amateur Swim Club Rapids’ best category was the age 13 and 14 boys performances, with a silver and a bronze. Jarred McMeekin, left, won silver and Isaac Mastroianni, right, took the bronze medal. Prince George’s Sam Marchand, centre, claimed gold.

Rapids excel at first meet of season

The Prince Rupert Rapids enjoyed a strong start to its season, winning six medals at the North Coast Invitational Swim Meet last weekend.

The Prince Rupert Amateur Swim Club Rapids’ best category was the age 13 and 14 boys performances, with a silver and a bronze. Jarred McMeekin, left, won silver and Isaac Mastroianni, right, took the bronze medal. Prince George’s Sam Marchand, centre, claimed gold.
L:R Ryan Staschuk, Emma Payne, Brittane O'Connor, Crystal Sawatzky and Christine Franes after they finished the Goodlife Fitness Victoria Marathon on Oct. 9. Jamie Komadina also ran the race.

Six Rupert Runners endure to the end at Victoria Marathon

Six Prince Rupert runners took part in the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon in Victoria on Oct. 9.

L:R Ryan Staschuk, Emma Payne, Brittane O'Connor, Crystal Sawatzky and Christine Franes after they finished the Goodlife Fitness Victoria Marathon on Oct. 9. Jamie Komadina also ran the race.
Defenceman Ashton Sheppert carries the puck into the Kitimat zone during Saturday’s 6-0 Seawolves loss at the hands of the Winterhawks.

STORY AND VIDEO: Bantam Seawolves shut out in home opener

It wasn’t the home debut the Prince Rupert Bantam Rep Seawolves were hoping for, as they lost 6-0 to the Kitimat Winterhawks last Saturday.

Defenceman Ashton Sheppert carries the puck into the Kitimat zone during Saturday’s 6-0 Seawolves loss at the hands of the Winterhawks.
Redesign Rupert Recharge took place at the civic centre on Saturday, Oct. 22.

Residents add their voices to Redesign Rupert Recharge

More than 150 people came to the civic centre last Saturday to give their input to the Redesign Rupert Recharge event

Redesign Rupert Recharge took place at the civic centre on Saturday, Oct. 22.
Mitchell Mann and the Peewee Rep Prince Rupert Seawolves started off their season with a bang last Saturday, Oct. 15, beating Fraser Lake 24-2. Mann led the charge with two goals and four assists. But he wasn’t alone. Noah Aceto had four goals and three assists, Chase Leighton-Stevens had three goals and three assists and everyone on the team contributed in the offensive onslaught.

Seawolves devour Fraser Lake opponents

Mitchell Mann and the Peewee Rep Prince Rupert Seawolves started off their season with a bang last Saturday, beating Fraser Lake 24-2

Mitchell Mann and the Peewee Rep Prince Rupert Seawolves started off their season with a bang last Saturday, Oct. 15, beating Fraser Lake 24-2. Mann led the charge with two goals and four assists. But he wasn’t alone. Noah Aceto had four goals and three assists, Chase Leighton-Stevens had three goals and three assists and everyone on the team contributed in the offensive onslaught.
The CHSS senior rugby girls battled the snow during last weekend's zones in Houston. Here, Rupert's Hannah Scherr takes down a Houston player.

Sports Briefs: Oct. 19

Brief sport stories from Prince Rupert and surrounding area.

The CHSS senior rugby girls battled the snow during last weekend's zones in Houston. Here, Rupert's Hannah Scherr takes down a Houston player.
Dave Belling holds the trophy he won at the United States Golf Teachers Cup in Phoenix, Arizona last week. Belling won the senior division by one shot.

Dave Belling wins trophy in Phoenix

Prince Rupert Golf course manager Dave Belling won the senior division at the United States Golf Teachers Cup in Phoenix.

Dave Belling holds the trophy he won at the United States Golf Teachers Cup in Phoenix, Arizona last week. Belling won the senior division by one shot.
Kevin Sawka wears many hats in the Prince Rupert community because he wants to teach kids the sport of basketball that he loves.

VIDEO and Story: Basketball a way for Kevin Sawka to give back

Prince Rupert resident Kevin Sawka is involved in basketball from beginning to end in this community.

Kevin Sawka wears many hats in the Prince Rupert community because he wants to teach kids the sport of basketball that he loves.

CHSS debuts hockey academy

For any student that wished they could play hockey instead of sitting in class, now they can at Charles Hays Secondary School (CHSS).

Terry Sawka, on behalf of the Islander Hall Society, donates $5,000 to Prince Rupert Minor Basketball Association representatives Kristy Maier, left, Kerry Crump and Yvonne Campbell.

PRMBA gets $5,000 donation

The Prince Rupert Minor Basketball Association received a donation from the Islander Hall Society.

Terry Sawka, on behalf of the Islander Hall Society, donates $5,000 to Prince Rupert Minor Basketball Association representatives Kristy Maier, left, Kerry Crump and Yvonne Campbell.
Rampage forward Craig Munro circles the Terrace net during Saturday night's 6-3 loss to the River Kings at Frank Pyde Memorial Arena.

VIDEO AND STORY: Rampage fall to Terrace in rough affair

Despite a third period comeback, the Rupert Rampage lost its first game of the season 6-3 to the Terrace River Kings in Prince Rupert.

Rampage forward Craig Munro circles the Terrace net during Saturday night's 6-3 loss to the River Kings at Frank Pyde Memorial Arena.

Sports in brief: Oct. 12

Rupert senior girls win silver, Whitehorse to host Coy Cup, PRMHA rep games start up

Noriko Ikari, right, tries to steal the ball from a Terrace player during a skill development play day between the Rupert and Terrace U12 girls teams at CHSS field on Oct. 1. Rupert lost the game 4-0.

Ball Thief

Noriko Ikari, right, tries to steal the ball from a Terrace player during a skill development play day

Noriko Ikari, right, tries to steal the ball from a Terrace player during a skill development play day between the Rupert and Terrace U12 girls teams at CHSS field on Oct. 1. Rupert lost the game 4-0.

KISL top awards handed out

The Kaien Island Slo Pitch League handed out the hardware at its awards banquet on Saturday.

Randy Kujawa, centre, poses for the judges at the Iron Ore Classic in Prince George. The bodybuilder placed fifth and came away with a medal.

Kujawa plants himself in fifth

It's a huge step forward for vegan bodybuilder Randy Kujawa, who came home from the Iron Ore Classic with a medal after placing fifth.

Randy Kujawa, centre, poses for the judges at the Iron Ore Classic in Prince George. The bodybuilder placed fifth and came away with a medal.
The Prince Rupert Minor Basketball Association has 250 kids on 18 different teams  in four divisions,  with a specific focus on driving fundamentals of team play.

Teamwork, not competition

Basketball is a team sport, and that’s why Prince Rupert Minor Basketball Association (PRMBA) has kept its league non-competitive.

The Prince Rupert Minor Basketball Association has 250 kids on 18 different teams  in four divisions,  with a specific focus on driving fundamentals of team play.
Defenceman Jacob Santurbano guards the net during the Rupert Rampage 3-2 win over the Kitimat Ice Demons at the Frank Pyde Memorial Arena on Saturday.

VIDEO and Story: Rampage win gritty season opener

It wasn’t pretty, but the Prince Rupert Rampage welcomed the regular season in with a 3-2 victory over the Kitimat Ice Demons.

Defenceman Jacob Santurbano guards the net during the Rupert Rampage 3-2 win over the Kitimat Ice Demons at the Frank Pyde Memorial Arena on Saturday.
Members of the North West zone participate in the opening ceremony festivities during the 2016 BC 55+ Games in Coquitlam last week.

Rupert 55+ athletes bring home 12 medals

Prince Rupert athletes brought home 12 of the 35 medals won by its zone in the BC 55+ Games in Coquitlam last week.

Members of the North West zone participate in the opening ceremony festivities during the 2016 BC 55+ Games in Coquitlam last week.

Sports Briefs: Sept. 28

Brief sports stories and updates for the week of Sept. 21 to 28.

Randy Kujawa meal preps for the coming week at his home last week. Kujawa will be competing in the Iron Ore Classic on Oct. 1 in Prince George.

VIDEO and story: Bodybuilding meets veganism

Randy Kujawa, both bodybuilder and vegan, will be competing in the Iron Ore Classic on Oct. 1 in Prince George.

Randy Kujawa meal preps for the coming week at his home last week. Kujawa will be competing in the Iron Ore Classic on Oct. 1 in Prince George.