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The Terrace Community Band performing at the Canada Day pancake breakfast, July 1 2017. (Black Press file photo)

Community Band sharing their expertise in Kitimat

The band will be traveling to teach young musicians in February

The Terrace Community Band performing at the Canada Day pancake breakfast, July 1 2017. (Black Press file photo)
Peter Finnigan was not letting go after winning the coveted Sugar Shack Moose at the 14th annual festival hosted by AFFNO on Jan. 28, at the Jim Ciccone Centre. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

PHOTOS: Fervent sweetness at Sugar Shack 2023

It was celebrations all around at the AFFNO 2023 Sugar Shack’s full…

Peter Finnigan was not letting go after winning the coveted Sugar Shack Moose at the 14th annual festival hosted by AFFNO on Jan. 28, at the Jim Ciccone Centre. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Christine Mason smiling towards the camera at the Terrace Arena. (Photo courtesy of Christine Mason)

Local woman starts sobriety support group for Terrace

The group will be open to anyone and will not rely on pre-existing sobriety frameworks

Christine Mason smiling towards the camera at the Terrace Arena. (Photo courtesy of Christine Mason)
Sandy with her RCMP gift presented to her on her 100th Birthday. (Submitted photo)

Seniors’ corner: Sandy’s grocery store

Stefania Chaba was born 102 years ago in the little village of Forest Lawn. She was number six of ten kids. Today she’s the only one left.

  • Jan 27, 2023
Sandy with her RCMP gift presented to her on her 100th Birthday. (Submitted photo)
Three fishermen show off a halibut while on a guided fishing trip with CMF Charters, based out of Prince Rupert. (Photo: Supplied)

Haida Gwaii named one of the best Canadian fishing destinations

‘One-stop shop for fantastic angling action’: online booking site

Three fishermen show off a halibut while on a guided fishing trip with CMF Charters, based out of Prince Rupert. (Photo: Supplied)
Sustain presented the Kimmunity Angels Society with a cheque at a Tim Hortons in Terrace, Jan. 12. Left to right: Gerry Johnson, Parrish Miller, Dustin Burns, Kristie Ebeling and Josh Bolen. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/Terrace Standard)

Rockers raise money for local families’ medication

The band also gave away instruments to youth in the community

Sustain presented the Kimmunity Angels Society with a cheque at a Tim Hortons in Terrace, Jan. 12. Left to right: Gerry Johnson, Parrish Miller, Dustin Burns, Kristie Ebeling and Josh Bolen. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/Terrace Standard)
Left to right: Penticton Vees Bradly Nadeau, Ryan Hopkins, Aydar Suniev and Josh Nadeau will be participating in BCHL’s 60th Anniversary Prospects game at the SOEC Friday night. The weekend All Star and Alumni games continue Saturday at the outdoor rink. (Logan Lockhart Western News)

Expect large crowds, road closure near Penticton’s outdoor rink for BCHL all-star games

Martin Street partially closed Saturday while alumni, skills and all star games take place

Left to right: Penticton Vees Bradly Nadeau, Ryan Hopkins, Aydar Suniev and Josh Nadeau will be participating in BCHL’s 60th Anniversary Prospects game at the SOEC Friday night. The weekend All Star and Alumni games continue Saturday at the outdoor rink. (Logan Lockhart Western News)
Chris Simms (left) and Garin Bahr (right) outside their residence building, Orchard Commons, on January 13, 2023 (Photo courtesy Chris Simms)

Terrace robotics program alumni pursue degrees at UBC

The duo cut their teeth at Caledonia Secondary School’s robotics club

Chris Simms (left) and Garin Bahr (right) outside their residence building, Orchard Commons, on January 13, 2023 (Photo courtesy Chris Simms)
Members of staff place the copies of the new book by Prince Harry called “Spare” at a book store in London, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. Prince Harry’s memoir “Spare” went on sale in bookstores on Tuesday, providing a varied portrait of the Duke of Sussex and the royal family. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

QUIZ: How well do you know the royals?

Prince Harry’s book, Spare, has been attracting plenty of attention

Members of staff place the copies of the new book by Prince Harry called “Spare” at a book store in London, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. Prince Harry’s memoir “Spare” went on sale in bookstores on Tuesday, providing a varied portrait of the Duke of Sussex and the royal family. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
At 82, Bruce Ives from Daajing Giids broke the Guinness World Record as the oldest male to perform a headstand. (Photo: Megan Romas’ Facebook)
At 82, Bruce Ives from Daajing Giids broke the Guinness World Record as the oldest male to perform a headstand. (Photo: Megan Romas’ Facebook)
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Stand up against dementia stigma this Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Jana Schulz of Cranbrook, B.C. – a registered social worker, working as…

  • Jan 9, 2023
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Alvin Azak with family and friends serving soup at George Little Park. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/Terrace Standard)

Alvin Azak turns 75 while serving soup to those less fortunate

Man spends milestone sharing food, reflects on death of local man in tent

Alvin Azak with family and friends serving soup at George Little Park. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/Terrace Standard)
Bella and Chan Kim with their daughter who is Terrace’s New Year’s baby, born 9:44 a.m. January 1 at Mills Memorial Hospital. (Contributed photo)
Bella and Chan Kim with their daughter who is Terrace’s New Year’s baby, born 9:44 a.m. January 1 at Mills Memorial Hospital. (Contributed photo)
Rotary Club of Prince Rupert Annual 2023 Polar bear dip had a big welcome back splash on Jan 1, after a two-year pandemic hibernation. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View

Polar plunge attracts hundreds in Prince Rupert, with no sharks spotted, organizers said

Rotary’s annual Polar Bear Dip event was back after a three-year pandemic hibernation

Rotary Club of Prince Rupert Annual 2023 Polar bear dip had a big welcome back splash on Jan 1, after a two-year pandemic hibernation. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View
Team Canada forward Marie-Philip Poulin (29) celebrates with her gold medal after defeating the United States in women’s hockey gold medal game action at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. How many medals did Canada win in the 2022 Winter Olympics? THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

QUIZ: How much do you know about the news of 2022?

A lot happened during the past 12 months

Team Canada forward Marie-Philip Poulin (29) celebrates with her gold medal after defeating the United States in women’s hockey gold medal game action at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. How many medals did Canada win in the 2022 Winter Olympics? THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Richard Nelson, who belonged to the Nisga’a Eagle Clan, will be remembered as a loving brother by his family and as a father figure by the Terrace homeless community. (Submitted photo/Diana Guno)

His last words were ‘I love you’: Sister mourns brother found dead in Terrace tent

Richard Nelson, a Tsimshian and Nisga’a man living on the street, was found dead in -20 weather

Richard Nelson, who belonged to the Nisga’a Eagle Clan, will be remembered as a loving brother by his family and as a father figure by the Terrace homeless community. (Submitted photo/Diana Guno)
Christmas lights account for much of the light bulb waste found in landfills, according to Product Care Recycling. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)

One way to support the Earth this holiday season? Recycle old decorations

Product Care Recycling is urging British Columbians to take care of holiday waste responsibly

Christmas lights account for much of the light bulb waste found in landfills, according to Product Care Recycling. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)
Santa and Mrs. Claus take a well-deserved break after reading through all the Black Press Media papers in Greater Victoria to update the naught and nice list. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

10 questions with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Black Press Media staffers put together a line of questioning for the…

Santa and Mrs. Claus take a well-deserved break after reading through all the Black Press Media papers in Greater Victoria to update the naught and nice list. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
The Right Rev. Paul Williams, Dean of St. Andrews Cathedral Church said in the Views of Faith column that God is with everyone no matter what their circumstance. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

God rest you merry everyone!

God is with us whatever the circumstance, says Right Rev. Paul Williams, St. Andrews Anglican Church

The Right Rev. Paul Williams, Dean of St. Andrews Cathedral Church said in the Views of Faith column that God is with everyone no matter what their circumstance. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
A helpful crew from A&J Roofing patched up the Terrace Little Theatre on Friday amid high winds. (Submitted photo)

Roofers rescue Terrace Little Theatre as roof blows off in morning blizzard

“It’s humbling and very much in the Christmas spirit,” say theatre staff

A helpful crew from A&J Roofing patched up the Terrace Little Theatre on Friday amid high winds. (Submitted photo)