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Goats at Graham Acres Homestead & Creamery, a family-run, micro-dairy farm in Terrace, on June 27. (Hunter Wild/Black Press Media)

Terrace welcomes British Columbia’s first licensed micro-dairy farm

Graham Acres Homestead Creamery, a family-run farm in the city, produces artisan goat cheese

Goats at Graham Acres Homestead & Creamery, a family-run, micro-dairy farm in Terrace, on June 27. (Hunter Wild/Black Press Media)
Last year one of the beneficiaries of the Northern Savings Credit Union Inspire Fund was Ecotrust Canada, which received $10,000 to support its efforts to grow fresh produce for people in need and promote community gardening. (Photo: Supplied)

Credit union amps up new community grant program

Northern Savings’ Inspire Fund to support local initiatives grows from $50K to $75K+

Last year one of the beneficiaries of the Northern Savings Credit Union Inspire Fund was Ecotrust Canada, which received $10,000 to support its efforts to grow fresh produce for people in need and promote community gardening. (Photo: Supplied)
A lynx got up close and personal with visitors to the Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter during its annual open house July 1. (Thom Barker/Black Press Media)

Wildlife shelter open house thrills visitors despite weather

Current residents include 8 black bears, a mountain goat and a rare white porcupine

A lynx got up close and personal with visitors to the Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter during its annual open house July 1. (Thom Barker/Black Press Media)
Greater Vancouver Zoo is opening a new Wallaby Walkthrough Experience at the Aldergrove facilities on Canada Day. (screengrab)

VIDEO: Stepping into the outback on Canada Day can pay off

B.C. zoo hosts a grand opening for its new Wallaby Walkthrough Experience on July 1

Greater Vancouver Zoo is opening a new Wallaby Walkthrough Experience at the Aldergrove facilities on Canada Day. (screengrab)
The $2 toonie coin is in use around Canada. Previously, Canada had a $2 banknote. What colour was this banknote? (Keili Bartlett / The Northern View)

QUIZ: How much do you really know about Canada?

Saturday, July 1 is Canada Day, a day to celebrate the nation’s 156th birthday

The $2 toonie coin is in use around Canada. Previously, Canada had a $2 banknote. What colour was this banknote? (Keili Bartlett / The Northern View)
Amelia Williams-Thomas received one of Caledonia Secondary’s two top student awards at the school’s scholastic, bursaries and scholarship achievement evening held June 15 at the R.E.M. Lee Theatre. (Courtesy of Caledonia Secondary School)

Terrace’s Caledonia Secondary School recognizes graduates with scholarships, bursaries

Over 100 scholarships and bursaries were awarded to during a special ceremony

Amelia Williams-Thomas received one of Caledonia Secondary’s two top student awards at the school’s scholastic, bursaries and scholarship achievement evening held June 15 at the R.E.M. Lee Theatre. (Courtesy of Caledonia Secondary School)
Centennial Christian School in Terrace. (Staff photo)

Terrace’s Centennial Christian School honors 2023 graduates with awards, scholarships

Among the scholarships and awards was one covering four years of tuition

Centennial Christian School in Terrace. (Staff photo)
Stylist Pearl Mercer gives Nita Tashoots a much-appreciated update during a community hairstyling day June 12 hosted by the Gitlaxdax Nisga’a Terrace Society. (Staff photo)

Hairstyling day appeals to Terrace community members

The event was organized through the Gitlaxdax Nisga’a Terrace Society

Stylist Pearl Mercer gives Nita Tashoots a much-appreciated update during a community hairstyling day June 12 hosted by the Gitlaxdax Nisga’a Terrace Society. (Staff photo)
Musicians provide entertainment June 10 as the Terrace Regional Historical Society noted its 40th anniversary at the Heritage Park Museum. The society founded Heritage Park by disassembling and moving log structures from around the area to the museum location. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Zimmerman)

Terrace Regional Historical Society celebrates 40 years of preserving city’s history

Society commemorated four decades of preserving local history, accompanied by speeches and festivities

Musicians provide entertainment June 10 as the Terrace Regional Historical Society noted its 40th anniversary at the Heritage Park Museum. The society founded Heritage Park by disassembling and moving log structures from around the area to the museum location. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Zimmerman)
Caledonia Secondary School students and staff stand in front of their artwork at Terrace’s Grand Trunk Pathway, also known locally as the Millennium Pathway, on June 14. Back, left to right: Lloyd Hyzims, Terrace Art Gallery Coordinator and ArtStarts artist Laura McGregor, Gracie Boehm, Mark Faithful, Laura Lincoln, Calvin Benson, teacher Kim Hoekstra and educational assistant Lynn Pearless. Front, left to right: Katrina Aitken and Shelby Lincoln. (Viktor Elias/Terrace Standard)

Terrace high school students add artistic touch to Grand Trunk Pathway

The project involved Terrace Art Gallery Coordinator Laura McGregor and other supporting artists

Caledonia Secondary School students and staff stand in front of their artwork at Terrace’s Grand Trunk Pathway, also known locally as the Millennium Pathway, on June 14. Back, left to right: Lloyd Hyzims, Terrace Art Gallery Coordinator and ArtStarts artist Laura McGregor, Gracie Boehm, Mark Faithful, Laura Lincoln, Calvin Benson, teacher Kim Hoekstra and educational assistant Lynn Pearless. Front, left to right: Katrina Aitken and Shelby Lincoln. (Viktor Elias/Terrace Standard)
For many people, waarm summer temperatures are ideal for camping trips. warHow much do you know about camps and camping-related facts? (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

QUIZ: Are you ready for a summer camping trip?

The start of summer is a time for all forms of camping

For many people, waarm summer temperatures are ideal for camping trips. warHow much do you know about camps and camping-related facts? (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
It’s time to celebrate dad. Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 18. (Pixabay)

QUIZ: How much do you know about famous fathers?

Sunday, June 18 is Father’s Day, a day set aside to honour fathers

It’s time to celebrate dad. Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 18. (Pixabay)
Elliott Knight and MP Taylor Bachrach at Kitimat’s Pride Prom on June 3. (Viktor Elias/Terrace Standard)

Pride Month celebrated in Kitimat with second-ever Pride Prom

This year’s event saw 175 people party at Riverlodge Recreation Centre

Elliott Knight and MP Taylor Bachrach at Kitimat’s Pride Prom on June 3. (Viktor Elias/Terrace Standard)
Balraj Partridge after completing the Drop Zone at last years Easter Seals BC/Yukon’s annual Drop Zone fundraiser. (Jennifer Vasarhely/Contributed to Black Press Media)

Young B.C. man in wheelchair rappels down building to raise money for Easter Seals

Balraj Partridge suffers from spina bifida, a birth defect in an area of the spinal column

Balraj Partridge after completing the Drop Zone at last years Easter Seals BC/Yukon’s annual Drop Zone fundraiser. (Jennifer Vasarhely/Contributed to Black Press Media)
Master of Arts graduate Julia Adams received her degree May 30 at a ceremony at Gitwinksihlkw in the Nass Valley. (Photo courtesy the University of Northern B.C.)

Nass Valley residents recognized for academic achievements in UNBC ceremony

Wilp Wilxo’oskwhl Nisga’a Institute holds 30th annual graduation ceremony

Master of Arts graduate Julia Adams received her degree May 30 at a ceremony at Gitwinksihlkw in the Nass Valley. (Photo courtesy the University of Northern B.C.)
The Terrace University of Northern B.C. grad class gathered outside the REM Lee Theatre May 29 for a photo. (Photo courtesy the University of Northern B.C.)

UNBC grads receive degrees at Terrace ceremony

Students praise ability to study at local campus

The Terrace University of Northern B.C. grad class gathered outside the REM Lee Theatre May 29 for a photo. (Photo courtesy the University of Northern B.C.)
Artist Kyle Tallio has been practising Northwest Coast art for nearly 15 years (Kyle Tallio/Contributed to Black Press Media)

Terrace teen awarded scholarship

Kyle Tallio’s art career started by mere chance. When he was 15,…

Artist Kyle Tallio has been practising Northwest Coast art for nearly 15 years (Kyle Tallio/Contributed to Black Press Media)
Bulkley Valley Christian School group arrives in Nanfayie, Sierra Leone. (Contributed photo)

Sierra Leone trip fosters cultural connection for Bulkley Valley Christian School

Two staff and three students visit sister school in Nanafayie, Sierra Leone

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Bulkley Valley Christian School group arrives in Nanfayie, Sierra Leone. (Contributed photo)
There’s drama and comedy in ‘The Best Little Theatre in Town’ featuring Uplands Elementary students at the REM Lee Theatre June 9 and June 10. Even rats play a role. Left to right back row are Linnea Hicks and Abigail Thibeau. Front row, left to right, Madison Newman, Jacob Earl and Avery Williamson. (Photo courtesy Robin Hollett)

Humans, rats combine in Terrace’s Uplands Elementary musical theatre production

‘The Best Little Theatre in Town’ runs June 9 and June 10

There’s drama and comedy in ‘The Best Little Theatre in Town’ featuring Uplands Elementary students at the REM Lee Theatre June 9 and June 10. Even rats play a role. Left to right back row are Linnea Hicks and Abigail Thibeau. Front row, left to right, Madison Newman, Jacob Earl and Avery Williamson. (Photo courtesy Robin Hollett)
Tickets are now on sale for Charcuterie on the Pier, hosted by Sheila’s Catering owners Brant Darling, left, and Wes Levesque. The fundraising event, scheduled for Sept. 2, 2023, will also attempt to break the Guinness World Record for longest charcuterie board. (contributed photo)

Tickets now on sale for Charcuterie on the Pier event

Fundraiser aims to break Guinness World Record with 500-foot consecutive charcuterie board

Tickets are now on sale for Charcuterie on the Pier, hosted by Sheila’s Catering owners Brant Darling, left, and Wes Levesque. The fundraising event, scheduled for Sept. 2, 2023, will also attempt to break the Guinness World Record for longest charcuterie board. (contributed photo)