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Last year, Skeena Valley opened on March 26. This year’s opening date is more typical for the club

Red Deer parents regret calling police after officer fatally shoots their mentally ill son

CMH says it used artist Alano Edzerza’s artwork to incorporate its connection to Tahltan Territory

One session of the Pacific Northwest Music Festival was cancelled, but will be rescheduled

One of Russia’s most active volcanoes erupted Tuesday, wrecking havoc on air travel internationally

Heliskiers were touring north of Stewart, B.C.

Kelly Haines, returned to ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake for puppetry and ventriloquism. Lakes District Arts Council, Sandra and John Barth seen here with Haines, had her come in for a free show on April 1 at the Lakes District Secondary School MPR at 2 p.m. The show was free and it was for children and families. More pictures on page 19. (Submitted photos/Lakes District ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ)

How one ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake businesswoman continues to persevere through tough times

There is nothing more Canadian than chasing a little black ball while trying to balance on slick ice with footwear as sharp as a knife. Hockey. The crisp winter air pierced through the crowd as they gathered around the ice rink, downtown ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake in 1912. The sound of blades cut through the ice echoed throughout the streets and would draw people together as a gathering place to visit and socialize. This was no different then vs now - the hockey scene continues to bring communities together.

This big guy is a pileated woodpecker. He is one of the biggest, most striking forest birds, mostly black with a bright red cap. (Laura Blackwell photo/Lakes District ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ)