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Smithers Figure Skating Club presents “Under the Big Top” at this years’ carnival on ice, March 17, at the Smithers Civic Centre (Arena). (Submitted photo)

Smithers Figure Skating Club carnival returns with “Under the Big Top”

Carnival on Ice is the skating club’s biggest annual fundraiser

Toan Krauskopf tops the podium March 4, at the B.C. Snowboard Provincial Series SlopeStyle competition. (Submitted photo)

Toan Krauskopf hits the top of the podium at provincials

Toan Krauskopf hit the top of the podium at SilverStar Mountain Resort,…

Smithers' own Ava Wimbush took to the Canada Games in PEI last week. (Contributed photo)

Smithers teen skis at Canada Winter Games

Ava Wimbush places 17th and 21st out of 70 competitors in two cross country ski races in PEI

The team also traveled to compete at the BCSS Provincials at the Pacific Coliseum. (Left to right)Addison Bree, Eavan Sullivan, Taya Endacott, Tristan Harris, Travis Stephens. (Contributed photo)

Smithers Secondary Wrestling Club Hosts Northwest Zone Championships

Largest wrestling tournament held west of Vanderhoof in years, with many top athletes in attendance.

  • Mar 9, 2023
The team also traveled to compete at the BCSS Provincials at the Pacific Coliseum. (Left to right)Addison Bree, Eavan Sullivan, Taya Endacott, Tristan Harris, Travis Stephens. (Contributed photo)
Julietter Fleury-Allen is all smiles during the Teck Northern Cup 7 and 8 Races on Hudson Bay Mountain March 4. (Contributed photo)

The Bulkley Valley Cross Country Ski Club hosts Teck Northern Cup #7 and #8

BV Ski Club brought together racers from across the north

  • Mar 9, 2023
Julietter Fleury-Allen is all smiles during the Teck Northern Cup 7 and 8 Races on Hudson Bay Mountain March 4. (Contributed photo)
Cassidy Collingwood skis her way to a gold medal at the Western Canadian U16 Championships at Red Mountain in Rossland March 6. (Submitted photo)

Smithers skier wins gold in Western Canadian U16

Over two events last week, Smithers skiers proved they belong in the upper echelon

Cassidy Collingwood skis her way to a gold medal at the Western Canadian U16 Championships at Red Mountain in Rossland March 6. (Submitted photo)
On the podium. Left, Tosh Krauskopf, Silver medalists, Centre, Eli Bouchard, Gold Medalist and Laurent Ethier, Bronze Metalist at the 2023 Canada Winter Games in P.E.I. (FB photo)

Krauskopf brings home silver and bronze from the 2023 Canada Winter Games

Smithers boarder places second in slopestyle, third in big air and sixth in snowboardcross

On the podium. Left, Tosh Krauskopf, Silver medalists, Centre, Eli Bouchard, Gold Medalist and Laurent Ethier, Bronze Metalist at the 2023 Canada Winter Games in P.E.I. (FB photo)
Ronnie Paterson (inset) was a member of the Canadian men’s national hockey team that competed at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y. The White Rock Whalers owner is a B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductee. (The Canadian Press photo)

Junior ‘B’ hockey team owner Ronnie Paterson ‘very proud’ to be BCHHF 2023 inductee

Former Team Canada goalie saw ‘Miracle’ game at Lake Placid at 1980 Olympics

Ronnie Paterson (inset) was a member of the Canadian men’s national hockey team that competed at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y. The White Rock Whalers owner is a B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductee. (The Canadian Press photo)
Finn Rosenberger gets settled into the course with his competitors. (Submitted photo)

Bulkley Valley nordic skiers all revved up

Local skiiers do well at provincial competition

  • Mar 2, 2023
Finn Rosenberger gets settled into the course with his competitors. (Submitted photo)
Patrick Flynn, 9, swims to a strong second place finish in the 25 butterfly in his first time swimming that race during a regional swim meet in Smithers Feb. 25 and 26. (Marisca Bakker photo)

Bulkley Valley Otters host regional swim meet

Otters performance outstanding as hosts of regional meet

  • Mar 2, 2023
Patrick Flynn, 9, swims to a strong second place finish in the 25 butterfly in his first time swimming that race during a regional swim meet in Smithers Feb. 25 and 26. (Marisca Bakker photo)
Tosh Krauskopf wins a spot on the Canadian national team in SlopeStyle snowboarding in Calgary. (Submitted photo)

Tosh Krauskopf wins spot on BC team for 2023 Canada Winter Games

The Smithers SlopeStyle snowboarder qualified at an international event in Calgary two weeks ago

Tosh Krauskopf wins a spot on the Canadian national team in SlopeStyle snowboarding in Calgary. (Submitted photo)
The Creative Roots competitive dance team. Left to right: Payton Harding, Piper Johns, Ava Forslund, Sienna Seaborn, Shyanne Noordhof and McKinley Groves. (Submitted photo)

Smithers competitive dancers place first four times in Quesnel

Six dancers from Creative Roots competed against 11 other studios from across northern B.C.

The Creative Roots competitive dance team. Left to right: Payton Harding, Piper Johns, Ava Forslund, Sienna Seaborn, Shyanne Noordhof and McKinley Groves. (Submitted photo)
Steelhead Bonspiel A Event winners from left, Mark Hidber (lead), Tracey Hittel (skip), Maurice Bulleid (third) and Trevor Feduniak (second). (submitted photo)

Kitimat Curlers sweep Smithers bonspiels

The Edelweiss and Steelhead bonspiels were Smithers events, but it was Kitimat…

  • Mar 2, 2023
Steelhead Bonspiel A Event winners from left, Mark Hidber (lead), Tracey Hittel (skip), Maurice Bulleid (third) and Trevor Feduniak (second). (submitted photo)
The NK’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course presents stunning views of the South Okanagan Valley. (nkmipcanyon.ca)

B.C.’s first Indigenous Golf Championship tees off in South Okanagan

The event, hosted at Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course, will see 128 golfers compete

The NK’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course presents stunning views of the South Okanagan Valley. (nkmipcanyon.ca)
Prince Rupert Rampage played Hazelton Wolverines in a best-of-three game challenge, losing two back-to-back games on Feb 17 and 10, 4-6 and 3-4. The losses ended the 2022-2023 CILH season for the team who was number one in the league during the regular season. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Hazelton upsets top seed in CIHL playoffs; Smithers ousted by second seed

The Wolverines swept the Rupert Rampage 6-4 and 4-3 in overtime Feb. 17 and 18

Prince Rupert Rampage played Hazelton Wolverines in a best-of-three game challenge, losing two back-to-back games on Feb 17 and 10, 4-6 and 3-4. The losses ended the 2022-2023 CILH season for the team who was number one in the league during the regular season. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Rupert Rampage and Hazelton Wolverines go head to head in a best-of-three game challenge, losing two back-to-back games on Feb 17 and 10, 4-6 and 3-4. The losses ended the 2022-2023 CILH season for the Rupert team who was number one in the league during the regular season. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Journey to Coy Cup ends for Rampage in playoff sweep by Hazleton

Hazelton Wolverines win 4-3 in overtime of second game in the best-of-three series

Rupert Rampage and Hazelton Wolverines go head to head in a best-of-three game challenge, losing two back-to-back games on Feb 17 and 10, 4-6 and 3-4. The losses ended the 2022-2023 CILH season for the Rupert team who was number one in the league during the regular season. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
After winning the Intermediate Division title at the All Native Basketball Tournament against the Skidegate Saints, tournament MVP Rylan Adams of the Prince Rupert Cubs rushed into the stands to celebrate with his grandparents. (Thom Barker photo)

Hometown team prevails in Intermediate Division at All Native tourney

Prince Rupert takes down Skidegate in championship game by comfortable margin 81-67

After winning the Intermediate Division title at the All Native Basketball Tournament against the Skidegate Saints, tournament MVP Rylan Adams of the Prince Rupert Cubs rushed into the stands to celebrate with his grandparents. (Thom Barker photo)
Seniors Division MVP Desi Collinson prepares to make a move on Burnaby’s Ronnie Battle during the final at the All Native Basketball Tournament Feb. 18 in Prince Rupert. (Melissa Ash photo)

Skidegate finds its way back to All Native tourney glory with Seniors Division championship

Veteran Haida squad prevails over upstart Burnaby powerhouse

Seniors Division MVP Desi Collinson prepares to make a move on Burnaby’s Ronnie Battle during the final at the All Native Basketball Tournament Feb. 18 in Prince Rupert. (Melissa Ash photo)
Gitmidiik celebrates their victory over Hydaburg in the Masters Division final at the All Native Basketball Tournament in Prince Rupert Feb. 18. (Thom Barker photo)

Gitmidiik three-peats as All Native Masters champion

Hydaburg squeezed out 66 - 59 in tight final

Gitmidiik celebrates their victory over Hydaburg in the Masters Division final at the All Native Basketball Tournament in Prince Rupert Feb. 18. (Thom Barker photo)
Similkameen Starbirds’ Lanae Arcand (left) and Teighan Peterson celebrate their victory over the Haisla Ladies in the Women’s Division final at the All Native Basketball Tournament Feb. 18. (Thom Barker photo)

All Native tourney crowns Similkameen as Women’s champion

The Starbirds shut down the Haisla Ladies for a 66-25 win and the 2023 title

Similkameen Starbirds’ Lanae Arcand (left) and Teighan Peterson celebrate their victory over the Haisla Ladies in the Women’s Division final at the All Native Basketball Tournament Feb. 18. (Thom Barker photo)