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Madison Richter (right) and her father and coach Greg show off the championship banner she won at the Youth Bowl Canada national championships in Saskatoon. It was her second national title.

Second national bowling title for Madison Richter

Madison Richter, 14, is getting used to going out of town and coming home as a national champion.

Madison Richter (right) and her father and coach Greg show off the championship banner she won at the Youth Bowl Canada national championships in Saskatoon. It was her second national title.
Wynona Creyke is a veteran on the B.C. Aboriginal women’s hockey team. Contributed photo

Creyke she’s good

Wynona Creyke gets 9 points in 6 games at National Aboriginal Hockey Championships.

Wynona Creyke is a veteran on the B.C. Aboriginal women’s hockey team. Contributed photo
Konrad Thummerer of Smithers Secondary flies his first win of the contest as he dominates the 400 meter race. He also took the 800 and 1,500-metre races. Tom Best Photo

Ready, set, go for track and field team

Smithers Secondary out ran, threw and jumped competition in first high school meet of the season.

Konrad Thummerer of Smithers Secondary flies his first win of the contest as he dominates the 400 meter race. He also took the 800 and 1,500-metre races. Tom Best Photo
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Soccerfest

Local soccer legend Dan Imhof and Regan Mostat of Soccer BC put together a day of drills and games.

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Smithers hosts provincial softball championships

Smithers hosts provincial softball championships

Hundreds on 24 teams sliding into Smithers this summer to have a ball.

Smithers hosts provincial softball championships
Fergus Hobson took the 200 fly in setting a club record for 16-year-olds in an exciting race a the Rio Tinto meet. (Tom Best Photo)

Otters knock down records and swim to top in Kitimat

All nine locals had finishes in the top three, with six scoring at least one individual win.

Fergus Hobson took the 200 fly in setting a club record for 16-year-olds in an exciting race a the Rio Tinto meet. (Tom Best Photo)
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Peas of cake

Photos of Bulkey Valley Christian School's Princess and the Pea.

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The show started began with a humorous attempt at teaching the audience how to speak duck. (Tom Best photo)

Divas and Friends Variety Show

Emphasis on the variety for sold-out show.

The show started began with a humorous attempt at teaching the audience how to speak duck. (Tom Best photo)
New pro and clubhouse manager Anouk Guelidi is looking forward to working with a committed group of volunteers and the challenges of using her diverse range of skills. Tom Best photo

New golf club pro ready for the challenge

Amateur champion Anouk Guelidi sees great potential in Smithers

New pro and clubhouse manager Anouk Guelidi is looking forward to working with a committed group of volunteers and the challenges of using her diverse range of skills. Tom Best photo
Chantal Gammie (left) and Robin Price (right) at provincial competition. Contributed photo

Another TRU Smithers soccer star

Chantal Gammie joins fellow Smithers student Robin Price at Thompson Rivers University.

Chantal Gammie (left) and Robin Price (right) at provincial competition. Contributed photo
Liam Belanger (left) plows his way to a second place finish in the challenging 200 butterfly race. Tom Best photos

Bulkley Valley Otters chew up pool with five firsts at Moose Meet

Five first places, 13 second places and seven thirds at the Prince George Dental Moose Meet.

Liam Belanger (left) plows his way to a second place finish in the challenging 200 butterfly race. Tom Best photos
Ceremony by Arlene Ness depicts traditional head gear in silhouette. (Tom Best photo)

Something mysterious about art and life that is not perfect

Gitxsan artist explains her exhibit at Smithers Art Gallery.

Ceremony by Arlene Ness depicts traditional head gear in silhouette. (Tom Best photo)
Girls from around the region were at the Civic Centre to practise their fast pitch skills as they start to prepare for the BC Summer Games. Tom Best photo

Girls fastpitch returns to Northwest

Regional squad practises in preparation for BC Games

Girls from around the region were at the Civic Centre to practise their fast pitch skills as they start to prepare for the BC Summer Games. Tom Best photo
According to Peter Krause of McBike and Sport, there were not as many as the last couple of years but he felt that this was probably due to the later spring weather. Sales were down to around 100 from 120. (Tom Best photo)

Bike Swap a sign of spring

There is still quite a bit of snow to go, but the Bike Swap is always a sign of spring.

According to Peter Krause of McBike and Sport, there were not as many as the last couple of years but he felt that this was probably due to the later spring weather. Sales were down to around 100 from 120. (Tom Best photo)
Callie Lancaster (left) in the relay. (Contributed photo)

Callie Lancaster national biathlon masters’ champion

Bulkley athletes Callie Lancaster and Lea-Marie Bowes-Lyon dominate nationals.

Callie Lancaster (left) in the relay. (Contributed photo)
After seven years, Smithers Art Gallery Manager is moving on. She is satisfied with the work she has done and with the increased profile the gallery has developed in the community. Tom Best photo

Smithers Art Gallery seeks new manager

Caroline Bastable is to be the new literacy coordinator for Smithers Community Services.

After seven years, Smithers Art Gallery Manager is moving on. She is satisfied with the work she has done and with the increased profile the gallery has developed in the community. Tom Best photo
Angus Tweedie in the mass start at the Canadian National Biathlon championships in Charlo, N.B. Michael Leveseque photo

Bulkley Valley biathlete shoots way to top finishes at nationals

Angus Tweedie recently competed at the national championships as part of Team B.C.

Angus Tweedie in the mass start at the Canadian National Biathlon championships in Charlo, N.B. Michael Leveseque photo
(L-R) Logan Johnston, Toan Krauskopf, and Jayden Apperloo show their medals from the 10-13 age division in the Trix in the Sticks snowboard competition. Contributed photo

Mega Cross this weekend finishes season for snowboarders

Ages of participants on Hudson Bay Mtn range from as young as five to over 60.

(L-R) Logan Johnston, Toan Krauskopf, and Jayden Apperloo show their medals from the 10-13 age division in the Trix in the Sticks snowboard competition. Contributed photo
Gitxsan youth headed to Hawaii soccer tournament

Gitxsan youth headed to Hawaii soccer tournament

Gitsegukla April 8 all clan feast raising donations to help players get to Hawaii.

Gitxsan youth headed to Hawaii soccer tournament
The brewing equipment, the heart of the new microbrewery, is right in the back room where it is constantly monitored for quality by a highly motivated staff member. (Tom Best photo)

Brewing success with grand opening

Bulkley Valley Brewery owner Dave Harris said his establishment offers "lifestyle."

The brewing equipment, the heart of the new microbrewery, is right in the back room where it is constantly monitored for quality by a highly motivated staff member. (Tom Best photo)