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Mother’s Day Rotary Run returns after two years of modified events

Mother’s Day Rotary Run returns after two years of modified events

Registration is $25 plus a $2 processing fee, while children under 10 are free.

The first 300 people registered will receive a race package with swag from local sponsors and a bagged breakfast after their run. The first 300 children will receive a child’s bagged breakfast. All those who registered will be entered into prize draws.

The scavenger hunt starts at noon and will run until 3 p.m.

The entry fee is a non-perishable item, a most needed item or a cash donation to the Women’s Resource Society.

The starting point and donation drop-off area will be located at the Surerus Ball Diamond parking lot.

Participants will be given a list with hints to local businesses and surrounding areas where they will find a Rotary logo, take a selfie with it, and post it to the Mother’s Day Run Facebook page to be entered for draw prizes from local sponsors.

To register, click here.

For more information and to post the selfies for the event, visit the Facebook page here.

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Fort St. John North Peace Museum update: Back to more events and programs

Fort St. John North Peace Museum update: Back to more events and programs

Admission is free but donations are appreciated. Masks are recommended and attendance will be capped at the first 50 people to arrive. For more information, call 250-787-0430.

We were excited to host some programs and guided tours for camps over spring break and we have just released our program information to schools. Information on all our programs can be found at fsjmuseum.com.

Lastly, we are very happy to be updating our display case in the hospital lobby again with a brand new exhibit.

Access has been limited during the pandemic and we are thrilled to be teaming up with the Fort St. John Hospital Arts Committee once again. This new display looks at surgery in the North Peace from the 1930s to the 1970s through equipment, photographs, and stories. Look for it in the lobby between reception and Cool Beans Café.

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Fivestar Boxing’s first event in two years selling fast

Fivestar Boxing’s first event in two years selling fast

He says he’s excited to host what will be the gym’s first promoted show since the pandemic.

“It’s amazing. It’s been a hard couple of years, like many other businesses trying to try to get by without being able to do what you do. But this will be good. We’re raising some funds for the gym and our boxers,” Donally said.

Fivestar’s Resurrection event will be held Saturday, April 16th, at the Fort St. John Curling Rink, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.

The event boasts 16 fights, with 10 of those fights featuring local boxers.

The main event will feature three-time Canadian heavyweight champ and Fort St. John product Bryan Colwell versus Fort Nelson boxer Axel Anderson.

Tickets are available at United Rentals, Crooked Corner Clothing, and Fivestar Boxing Academy.

View the full fight card below:

BOUT 1

Wyatt Bowler (Fivestar Boxing)

Fort St. John BC.

VS

Dash Marshall (Marshall Boxing)

Edmonton AB.

Kids 70lbs Bout

BOUT 2

Ashton Mockler (Fivestar Boxing)

Fort St. John BC.

VS

Quincey Jamison (Champion Gym)

Grande Prairie AB.

Kids Lightweight Bout

BOUT 3

Marshall Krafczyk (Fivestar Boxing)

Fort St. John BC.

VS

Jakson Skia (Champion Gym)

Grande Prairie AB.

Kids 95lbs Bout

BOUT 4

Seth Shriber (Marshall Boxing)

Edmonton AB.

VS

Carter Bennett (D.C. Boxing)

Dawson Creek BC.

Light Welterweight Bout

BOUT 5

Eddie Scarfo (Fivestar Boxing)

Fort St. John BC.

VS

Jude Ledinski (Two Rivers Boxing)

Prince George BC.

Light Welterweight Bout

BOUT 6

Trent Jack (Team 700 Boxing)

Nanaimo BC.

VS

Hector Baroy (D.C. Boxing)

Dawson Creek BC.

Lightweight Bout

BOUT 7

Cruz Gordon (Fivestar Boxing)

Fort St. John BC.

VS

Emerson Beatty (Beatty Boxing)

Grande Prairie AB.

Kids 70lbs Bout

INTERMISSION (10 MIN)

BOUT 8

Dyson Felix (Fivestar Boxing)

Fort St. John BC.

VS

Brayden Cruz (Two Rivers Boxing)

Prince George BC.

Lightweight Bout

BOUT 9

Brian Bentley (Lestage Boxing)

Parksville BC.

VS

Brett Yurkewich (Beatty Boxing)

Grande Prairie AB.

Cruiserweight Bout

BOUT 10

Mike Valguaras (Fivestar Boxing)

Fort St. John BC

VS

Kostas Bach (Two Rivers Boxing)

Prince George BC.

Middleweight Bout

BOUT 11

Tyler White (Lestage Boxing)

Parksville BC.

VS

Kelly Doerkson (Champion Gym)

Grande Prairie AB.

Middleweight Bout

BOUT 12

Ryan Forbes (Fivestar Boxing)

Fort St. John BC.

VS

Tristan Novack (Two Rivers Boxing)

Prince George BC.

Cruiserweight Bout

BOUT 13

Lane Harris (Fivestar Boxing)

Fort St. John BC.

VS

Christian Mercer (Beatty Boxing)

Grande Prairie AB.

Heavyweight Bout

BOUT 14

Justin Lemire (Champion Gym)

Grande Prairie AB.

VS

Bryan Bazinet (Marshall Boxing)

Edmonton AB.

Heavyweight Bout

INTERMISSION (10 MIN)

CO-MAIN EVENT ️

Nick Young (Fivestar Boxing)

Fort St. John BC

VS

Josh Ofori (Marshall Boxing)

Edmonton AB.

Light Middleweight Bout

MAIN EVENT ️

Bryan Colwell (Lestage Boxing)

Victoria BC.

VS

Axel Anderson (Anderson Bro’s Boxing)

Fort Nelson BC.

Heavyweight Bout

 

 

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No vaccine passport means B.C. school events capped at 50% for spectators: minister

No vaccine passport means B.C. school events capped at 50% for spectators: minister

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has declared school-based activities an essential service, so visitors do not need to present a vaccine passport.

Meanwhile, Health Minister Adrian Dix says about two-thirds of all non-urgent cancelled surgeries in the province are in the Interior Health region. 

He says the proportion of health-care workers calling in sick is higher in that region, so there are some challenges in clearing backlogs.

“But most everywhere else, we’re going to be aggressively moving to rebook surgeries in the coming weeks because people need their surgeries. And even if we describe these as non-urgent scheduled surgeries, they’re all important, they’re all necessary,” he says.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 16, 2022.

The Canadian Press

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Gradfest society releases planning guidelines and proposed events following pushback from community

Gradfest society releases planning guidelines and proposed events following pushback from community

As a registered charity, the society says they are liable for the activities they organize and are required to follow all public health orders.

“We must keep the safety and interests of the students, volunteers and society a top priority and will be as inclusive as possible,” said the release.

The society says it will keep tabs on PHOs and make changes when needed and has reached out to Northern Health to ask about implementing special considerations and allowances for grad-related events.

The prom is being organized with the hopes that proof of vaccination won’t be needed, the society said.

The event is being proposed to take place at the curling rink on June 17th, and the society says the location allows them to adapt to a variety of health orders.

“Additionally, it ensures all volunteer time and preparations are not impacted by weather and security can be easily managed.”

If the prom event is not possible due to health orders, the society looks to plan an alternative that does meet the requirements.

The student prom committee is also providing input on many aspects associated with planning and will be sending surveys to graduating students for their input.

The Gradfest team also wants to clarify that the $80 grad fee is provided to the school to cover the graduation ceremony costs, which is not affiliated with the society.

“Our committee of volunteers is determined to do our best to ensure our grads have a variety of safe opportunities to enjoy and celebrate their achievement. We are hopeful that by June, the PHOs will be significantly reduced and we won’t face so many restrictions.”

The society’s letter to graduates and their parents can be viewed below: