Jackie Lieuwen

Laura Haley (Comet crush’her) holds off the opposing blocker while Janelle Fortin (Ms Fortunate) scores. Photo by Greg McKinnon

North Coast Nightmares smash third in Chilliwack tourney

The Terrace roller derby team faced eight teams, won six games in the Lower Mainland tournament

Laura Haley (Comet crush’her) holds off the opposing blocker while Janelle Fortin (Ms Fortunate) scores. Photo by Greg McKinnon
These lights on the back wall of each of the arenas in the Terrace Sportsplex warn people to evacuate in the case of an emergency ammonia leak.

Safety structure in place with ammonia system at Terrace Sportsplex

Grappling with safety after three killed in Fernie ammonia leak

These lights on the back wall of each of the arenas in the Terrace Sportsplex warn people to evacuate in the case of an emergency ammonia leak.
Thornhill Elementary School and Thornhill Primary are aging and have extra capacity, putting them second on a list for replacement in the school district.

School district plans to demolish and replace schools

The long-term plan lists replacing Thornhill Primary and Thornhill Elementary as second priority

Thornhill Elementary School and Thornhill Primary are aging and have extra capacity, putting them second on a list for replacement in the school district.
Kenny Nordstrom fires a shot on net in the game against Williams Lake on Saturday.

Terrace River Kings overcome Williams Lake Stampeders 6-5

It was a back-and-forth game, played into second overtime before the team secured the win

Kenny Nordstrom fires a shot on net in the game against Williams Lake on Saturday.
City of Terrace Public Works contractors dig a hole in Kalum St. between Lazelle and Park Ave., detouring traffic for several days in order to lay down water and storm lines for the new union office. The B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) contracted Wales McLelland Construction from Richmond to build their Terrace office, relocated from the Lazelle Mini Mall where they’ve previously rented space, and the project is set to be finished July 2018.

Contractors dig into construction of union office in Terrace

Traffic has been detoured on Kalum St. by Lazelle and Park Ave. for work on the BCGEU office

City of Terrace Public Works contractors dig a hole in Kalum St. between Lazelle and Park Ave., detouring traffic for several days in order to lay down water and storm lines for the new union office. The B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) contracted Wales McLelland Construction from Richmond to build their Terrace office, relocated from the Lazelle Mini Mall where they’ve previously rented space, and the project is set to be finished July 2018.
Kermode girls take fourth in Kelowna

Kermode girls take fourth in Kelowna

The Caledonia senior girls volleyball team took fourth place out of 40 teams in a recent Kelowna invitational tournament Oct. 5-8.

Kermode girls take fourth in Kelowna
Concept drawing of what the front of the trades building is expected to look like when complete next August.

Renovations continue at Northwest Community College trades building

The upgrade will include a large glass entrance, and glass walls between classrooms and shops

Concept drawing of what the front of the trades building is expected to look like when complete next August.
Among those who competed were, L-R, Desean McDonald, Leo Strimbold, Damian Knox, Thayna Healey.

Terrace taekwondo team claims medals

Eight from Atlantis Taekwondo took medals at the recent ITF provincials in Vancouver

Among those who competed were, L-R, Desean McDonald, Leo Strimbold, Damian Knox, Thayna Healey.
Jesse Lanterman was one of a handful of Terrace racers who earned medals in the motocross racing series this year. He earned second place in two different intermediate divisions.

Terrace motox racers skid into top standings

Medals were earned in the BC Championship series and the MCQMX north series

Jesse Lanterman was one of a handful of Terrace racers who earned medals in the motocross racing series this year. He earned second place in two different intermediate divisions.
HASH(0xbfddf8)

Northern B.C. school district continues efforts to address math decline

A teachers group is forming to develop a plan and review math assessment

HASH(0xbfddf8)
Forward Ben Reinbolt chips the puck into the Quesnel net in the River Kings season opener in Quesnel last weekend. The River Kings won their first game 2-1, and went on to beat Williams Lake on Sunday. Photo by Michael Dobson.

River Kings sieze double victory in season openers

The Terrace River Kings ripped into their season with two victories on the road, overcoming Quesnel 2-1 and then beating Williams Lake 5-4.

Forward Ben Reinbolt chips the puck into the Quesnel net in the River Kings season opener in Quesnel last weekend. The River Kings won their first game 2-1, and went on to beat Williams Lake on Sunday. Photo by Michael Dobson.
Lakes District News file photoGreyhound Canada has recently filed an application with the B.C. Passenger Transportation Board to discontinue passenger service on five routes, including their daily route through Burns Lake.

Northern B.C. leaders secure meeting with Greyhound

The hope is to work with Greyhound and find options to stay

Lakes District News file photoGreyhound Canada has recently filed an application with the B.C. Passenger Transportation Board to discontinue passenger service on five routes, including their daily route through Burns Lake.
HASH(0x292e6f8)

Terrace River Kings hitting the road for season opener

They play Quesnel and Williams Lake this weekend, with their first home game Oct. 7.

HASH(0x292e6f8)
Twain Sullivan Elementary School. All elementary schools in Houston will be starting a new grading system this school year. Secondary schools soon to follow.Brian Vike photo

New grading system for Houston

Broad descriptive terms to replace specific scores

Twain Sullivan Elementary School. All elementary schools in Houston will be starting a new grading system this school year. Secondary schools soon to follow.Brian Vike photo
HASH(0x292e818)

NWCC decides on new name

With few more approvals, the northwest college plans to officially request the name change this fall

HASH(0x292e818)
HASH(0xbf05c4)

Terrace youth contend in tight league finals

There were some intense, close matches in Terrace Youth Soccer (TYSA) finals this week

HASH(0xbf05c4)
HASH(0xbf05c4)

Terrace youth contend in tight league finals

There were some intense, close matches in Terrace Youth Soccer (TYSA) finals this week

HASH(0xbf05c4)
Byron and Wendy Guenter are two of many Terrace people who have enjoyed the new pickleball courts set up at the former tennis courts below the Sportsplex. The City of Terrace re-did the courts this spring, and pickleballers who play in the mornings Monday, Wednesday and Friday switched from the Thornhill gym to the outdoor courts this summer. “We love them! Love them, love them, love them!” said Wendy of the new courts.

New courts for Terrace pickleball players

Local players are loving the brand new outdoor courts, set up by the city of Terrace in the spring

Byron and Wendy Guenter are two of many Terrace people who have enjoyed the new pickleball courts set up at the former tennis courts below the Sportsplex. The City of Terrace re-did the courts this spring, and pickleballers who play in the mornings Monday, Wednesday and Friday switched from the Thornhill gym to the outdoor courts this summer. “We love them! Love them, love them, love them!” said Wendy of the new courts.
HASH(0xb3d320)

Terrace River Kings hit the ice for tryouts

A number of new hockey players are trying out, and a game schedule is now posted

HASH(0xb3d320)
The Terrace Northmen were provincial champions again this year, claiming the Saratoga Cup in Penticton at the end of July.

Northmen wrap up with honours

After another provincial victory, the Terrace rugby team awarded several players in a season wrap up

The Terrace Northmen were provincial champions again this year, claiming the Saratoga Cup in Penticton at the end of July.