Jackie Lieuwen

Slow down for winter driving conditions. (Citizen file)

Storm warning issued for North coast, Terrace, Kitimat

Storm expected to hit tonight and Sunday, bringing hazardous winter conditions and icy roads.

Slow down for winter driving conditions. (Citizen file)
(Wikimedia Commons photo)

Storm warning issued for North Coast, Terrace, Kitimat

Storm expected to hit tonight and Sunday, bringing hazardous winter conditions and icy roads.

(Wikimedia Commons photo)
Sports scope

Sports scope

Here's a quick blitz of recent sports hightlights and upcoming events

Sports scope
Five of the Technicon owners, Reina VanGenne, Brandy Contumelias, Daniel Contumelias, Danielle Contumelias and Andrew Contumelias. Brandon VanGenne is missing from the picture.

Technicon a finalist for apprenticeship award

The northern B.C. company is now top-five in the Small Business BC award category

Five of the Technicon owners, Reina VanGenne, Brandy Contumelias, Daniel Contumelias, Danielle Contumelias and Andrew Contumelias. Brandon VanGenne is missing from the picture.
Graduation rates climb significantly in Coast Mountains School District

Graduation rates climb significantly in Coast Mountains School District

Schools are showing increases up to 20 per cent, 30 per cent for Aboriginal students

Graduation rates climb significantly in Coast Mountains School District
New Terrace squash court opens at Summit Square Apartments

New Terrace squash court opens at Summit Square Apartments

For the first time in years, squash players will be able to play on weekends in Terrace

New Terrace squash court opens at Summit Square Apartments
Jackrabbits coach Aron Nenninger instructs the kids as they gear up to hit the trails at the program last Saturday. Photo by Cathy Vandenberg.

Cross country ski club breaks membership record

They glided into a new record thanks to the early-season start

Jackrabbits coach Aron Nenninger instructs the kids as they gear up to hit the trails at the program last Saturday. Photo by Cathy Vandenberg.

New funding available for industry innovation

Northern Development Initiative Trust opened new funds, focused on areas impacted by the pine beetle

Terrace River Kings win CIHL regular season

Terrace River Kings win CIHL regular season

The boys held a strong enough lead in points to claim the banner after a 15-2 win Saturday

Terrace River Kings win CIHL regular season
Shane Simpson, minister of social development and poverty reduction, discusses what he hopes B.C.’s poverty reduction strategy will look like when it comes out near the end of March.

Terrace residents discuss poverty at provincial engagement meeting

80 people were there as well as the Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Shane Simpson, minister of social development and poverty reduction, discusses what he hopes B.C.’s poverty reduction strategy will look like when it comes out near the end of March.
Kateri Clay photo

Shames Mountain named one of the world’s Top 10 ski resorts

The UK magazine listed Shames alongside Whistler and hills in Italy, Japan and Austria

Kateri Clay photo
Kateri Clay photo

Shames Mountain named one of the world’s Top 10 ski resorts

The UK magazine listed Shames alongside Whistler and hills in Italy, Japan and Austria

Kateri Clay photo
Bashful no more as World Cup draws near

Bashful no more as World Cup draws near

North Coast Nightmares jammer Sasheen Wesley is nervous but excited for the global championship

Bashful no more as World Cup draws near
Caledonia Kermode Elijah Azak drives past a GW Graham defenceman in a home game yesterday, Jan. 4.

Terrace Kermodes hold their own against 7th ranked AAA team

The Caledonia boys kept it close to GW Graham 54-49 in game one, but dropped the last one 68-49

Caledonia Kermode Elijah Azak drives past a GW Graham defenceman in a home game yesterday, Jan. 4.
Terrace moving toward downtown video surveillance

Terrace moving toward downtown video surveillance

Once legal approval is received, city council's next step is public consultation and framing policy

Terrace moving toward downtown video surveillance
Terrace Peaks Gymnastics Club branching into cross training, yoga

Terrace Peaks Gymnastics Club branching into cross training, yoga

New coach equips club to train skiers, dancers, hockey players and more

Terrace Peaks Gymnastics Club branching into cross training, yoga
Skeena Sawmills accredited for sustainable practices

Skeena Sawmills accredited for sustainable practices

Two independent, non profits have given their stamp of national and international approval

Skeena Sawmills accredited for sustainable practices
Class composition crisis in northern B.C. school district

Class composition crisis in northern B.C. school district

Sheer number of violations tally up to $550,000 in remedies

Class composition crisis in northern B.C. school district
Photo contributed Macey Hogg bumps up the ball in a Northwest Rage match in Emerald City early this year.

Terrace volleyball player signed by TRU Wolfpack

Kermode middle Macey Hogg will spike in university ball next September

Photo contributed Macey Hogg bumps up the ball in a Northwest Rage match in Emerald City early this year.
Photo contributedThe Terrace PeeWee reps hoist their team trophy from the Tier 2 Prince George tournament.

Terrace PeeWees win in Prince George

The Tier 2 tournament had six teams, and Terrace won 8-1 in finals

Photo contributedThe Terrace PeeWee reps hoist their team trophy from the Tier 2 Prince George tournament.