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Salmon on Rocks- Lori Knorr

A Nature Diary in visual art

Visual works included in A Bulkley Valley Year nature diary were displayed at the gallery.

Salmon on Rocks- Lori Knorr
Butterfly expert Byron Greene, 12, showed lot of determination in the tough 200 meter distance of that stroke. He finshed with a second place overall in the event. (Tom Best photo)

Records fall when Otters swim

VIDEO and PHOTOS: The Bulkley Otters' small squad make a big impression in Prince Rupert pool.

Butterfly expert Byron Greene, 12, showed lot of determination in the tough 200 meter distance of that stroke. He finshed with a second place overall in the event. (Tom Best photo)
Lip sync battle for the kids

Lip sync battle for the kids

The Heart Soul Lip Sync Battle is raising funds for kids born with congenital heart disease.

Lip sync battle for the kids
Big results to start season at Big White

Big results to start season at Big White

Bulkley Valley boarders get top results at first snowcross event of the season.

Big results to start season at Big White
Josh Boone rolls in a reverse layup late in the game to help seal the esuklt for the Eagkes as they downed Centennial Seahawks 90-46.

BVCS Royals crowned victors at Mountain Invitational

VIDEO: Bulkley Valley Christian School looks to represent zone in provincials after tournament win.

Josh Boone rolls in a reverse layup late in the game to help seal the esuklt for the Eagkes as they downed Centennial Seahawks 90-46.
(Tom Best photo)

‘Cinematic’ music combines genres in BV Concert Association show

VIDEO: As they put together the piece, it was possible to hear and feel that beauty.

(Tom Best photo)
Rick Budhwa, principal with Crossroads Cultural Resource Management in Smithers, works with community members at the 2011 excavation in Hagwilget. The project was made into a film, which will be presented at this year’s Society for Applied Anthropology Film Festival in Philadelphia. Contributed photo

Sacred Ground ancient burial story goes to Philadelphia

VIDEO: Smithers cultural resource company filmed their work of BC Hydro discovery near Hagwilget.

Rick Budhwa, principal with Crossroads Cultural Resource Management in Smithers, works with community members at the 2011 excavation in Hagwilget. The project was made into a film, which will be presented at this year’s Society for Applied Anthropology Film Festival in Philadelphia. Contributed photo
Avalanche awareness can save lives

Avalanche awareness can save lives

Avalanche Canada experts were in Smithers to teach backcountry basics to survival.

Avalanche awareness can save lives
Caleb Smale (left) and Liam Huxtable (right) about to head downhill during one of their runs at the Teck race at Sun Peaks. (Contributed photo)

Top Teck finishes for Smithers club skiers

Four of the skiers will represent the zone in the upcoming BC Winter Games.

Caleb Smale (left) and Liam Huxtable (right) about to head downhill during one of their runs at the Teck race at Sun Peaks. (Contributed photo)
Hockey on the Smithers Central Park outdoor rink. (Tom Best photo)

Game on at outdoor rink

Boys and girls - and dogs - of all ages hit the ice laid down by Smithers firefighters.

Hockey on the Smithers Central Park outdoor rink. (Tom Best photo)
Skiers have been training hard for upcoming events. Recently, a clinic was held to help improve aspects of their technique. (Tom Best photo)

Cold temps put freeze on Nordic Centre events

All entrants are still going to represent the regional team at the BC Winter Games in February.

Skiers have been training hard for upcoming events. Recently, a clinic was held to help improve aspects of their technique. (Tom Best photo)
Enthusiastic young curlers got a chance to try the sport with an event hosted by the curling club.  (Tom Best photo)

Top sports stories of July to December 2017

A look back at the second half of 2017 in sports as we slide into a new year.

Enthusiastic young curlers got a chance to try the sport with an event hosted by the curling club.  (Tom Best photo)
Try Hockey a huge success at getting girls into the game

Try Hockey a huge success at getting girls into the game

Try Hockey program being offered to boys this month.

Try Hockey a huge success at getting girls into the game
Mike Grace-Dacosta (L) discusses the very basics with instructor Frankie Tam (R) before strapping on the snowboard for some moving around the gentlest of slopes..

World comes to Hudson Bay Mountain to help get footing in bindings

Instructors and workers on Hudson Bay Mountain with an international flavour help run slopes.

Mike Grace-Dacosta (L) discusses the very basics with instructor Frankie Tam (R) before strapping on the snowboard for some moving around the gentlest of slopes..
Some teacher goalie greatness robbed the Grads on more than one occasion. Tom Best photo

Grad class schools teachers

Smithers Secondary grad class defeat staff 6-4 in annual game.

Some teacher goalie greatness robbed the Grads on more than one occasion. Tom Best photo
This pre-Christmas break game was not just a practice with uniforms. The team dominated all aspects of the contest. Tom Best photo

Gryphons dominate on path to provincials

Maybe some of the minds were on the upcoming school break but anyone at the recent game between the Smithers Secondary Gryphons senior girls basketball squad and the Caledonia Kermodes could easily see why coach Chris van der Mark is seeking out some more challenging competitions with the tournaments he has his charges headed for.

This pre-Christmas break game was not just a practice with uniforms. The team dominated all aspects of the contest. Tom Best photo
Jason Oliemans interest in ski-cross has led him to Calgary where he trains and competes as a member of the Alberta Ski-Cross team.

Oliemans points skis towards Olympics

Jason Oliemans hopes to make the national ski-cross team and eventually the Olympics.

Jason Oliemans interest in ski-cross has led him to Calgary where he trains and competes as a member of the Alberta Ski-Cross team.
Twin brothers Tanner and Bailey Espersen are making a quick stop and Christmas dinner before heading out to training camps in Florida and Arizona. Tanner is swimming for the University of South Dakota where he is specializing n backstroke and medley. Bailey, with the U Vic Vikings, is ranked sixth nationally in the 200 breaststroke in Canadian universities. Tom Best photos

Top swimmers home for the holidays

Paralympian and university star swimmers back and practising in the Smithers pool.

Twin brothers Tanner and Bailey Espersen are making a quick stop and Christmas dinner before heading out to training camps in Florida and Arizona. Tanner is swimming for the University of South Dakota where he is specializing n backstroke and medley. Bailey, with the U Vic Vikings, is ranked sixth nationally in the 200 breaststroke in Canadian universities. Tom Best photos
Northwest region cross country skiers gather in the stadium area of the Bulkley Valley Nordic Centre to learn about proper and efficient techniques.

Skiers prepare for New Year’s Eve Winter Games qualifier

The Snow Camp attracted close to 50 young skiers and experienced coaches from all over the region.

Northwest region cross country skiers gather in the stadium area of the Bulkley Valley Nordic Centre to learn about proper and efficient techniques.
Milana Anokihina demonstrates perfect timing in the 50 breaststroke race. Tom Best photo

Pair of Bulkley Valley Otters named top swimmers

Zach Durnin was bronze medalist in 10 and under. Fergus Hobson, 16, took bronze in the senior boys.

Milana Anokihina demonstrates perfect timing in the 50 breaststroke race. Tom Best photo