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They came, they saw, they shot. The final test event for the 2015 Canada Winter Games was held on the weekend at CNC, as shooters from B.C., Alberta and the Northwest Territories competed in the Hinterland Air Gun Match. Many of the participants in the junior categories will be back at the same site in a few weeks to take part in the Games. Organizer George Hohnisch says everything went well, especially with reactions to the Megalink Target System in place for the event. “Kids who hadn’t...

There may not have been any skating in this year’s Prince George Iceman, but that didn’t seem to hurt the registration numbers. The recent warm weather forced the closure of the Outdoor Ice Oval, where competitors in the multi-discipline winter sports race normally skate, but the cross-country skiing, two different runs and a swim were plenty to do on Sunday. In the solo race, Alexander Nemethy had a slight lead after the skiing at Otway Nordic Centre, and increased that during the two...

The Prince George Spruce Kings are on a big road trip this week, and coach Dave Dupas isn’t underselling the importance of it. “When you’re trying to catch teams ahead of you,” he said Monday, “you want to be playing them because it gives you a chance to catch up faster. You win, they lose. If you’re playing different teams, even if you win your game, they might win theirs, and you don’t make up any ground.” The Kings opened the three-game swing in Langley Thursday night, then play...

Trevor Sprague figures the Cariboo Cougars must like the sound of the puck hitting glass. That’s the only reason the coach of the BC Major Midget League leaders can come up with for what happened Saturday against the Valley West Hawks. “I guess they didn’t want to score, based on how many missed nets we had that game,” he said of a 3-2 loss. “We made a few mistakes in our own end, and they buried them.” On Sunday, the Cougars picked up a 2-1 win to get a split in the series. The weekend...

Dawn Ryland wants to carry on the First Nations traditions and artistry of her forefathers. Her intricately woven cedar baskets, small and large mats and Haida hats are a testament to that. Born to a Norwegian father and Haida descent mother, Ryland wants to help preserve her own First Nations culture and ancestry – she’s a member of Yahgulanaas (Raven) Clan – by teaching and passing on her weaving tips and skills to the next generation. In the meantime, shes showing and selling her woven...

  It’s a daunting task. Keeping track of 4,500 volunteers, even in the volunteer capital that is Prince George, is a tough job. That’s the job Christine Nicholls has at the 2015 Canada Winter Games, along with handing registration and accreditation. And it’s a job she’s been doing, at other major events, for 18 years. Her official title here is manager, volunteer workforce, 2015 Canada Winter Games. Last week they were just shy of 4,500 volunteers, but Nicholls is confident they will...

It wasn’t as bad as it looked. That was the message administration gave School District 57 trustees about the amended 2014-15 annual budget, which was presented at Tuesday’s public meeting. Looking at the basic numbers, it appeared the district would need to take another $4 million from its surplus, this after already budgaeting for a similar $3 million during initial discussions last March. “The accounting department made some changes to the way the budget was prepared,” board chairman...