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Daniel Repko throws a rock while curling with Lynne George's grade 6 class from David Hoy on Wednesday, March 16.

Quinn Moeller spots his landing during the Big Air competition at Murray Ridge on Sunday, March 14. The Ruckus.-sponsored event won Moeller a pair of new skis.

The art exhibit showcasing works by local visual artist Pat Gauthier was a great success.

Local Pharmacist Shadi Al-hawari and Lisa Hilde, pharmacy technician were on hand at the local I.D.A. to talk to people about keeping healthy on their Spring Break holidays.

Evalie Murdock’ birthday was on Tuesday, March 8, and was celebrated by around 100 people from all over the province on the previous Saturday at Nak’albun Elementary School.

Amongst the many different strong women I have met in this community is one who recently inspired me. She turned her pain into power, and now wears her garden on her sleeve to give back to the community. It also is Nutrition month and I thought this would be an opportune time to talk about Sif’s Grove and it’s owner, Kirstin Rudolph.

Snowmobilers enjoy fresh snow in an open field during the Fort St. James 2011 Poker Ride.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the annual Fort St. James Snowmobile Club Poker Ride.

Jered Prince took the reins at David Hoy Elementary School for the day on Tuesday, March 1. The 10-year-old grade 5 student won the chance to be the temporary big boss at the school in a draw.

On Saturday, February 26, while Fort St. James was focussed on the dog sled races, Hargina was competing against 39 students from Grades 4 to 8 for the regional title, which includes a trophy and a $5,000 academic award and a chance to compete at the national level. Three of the winners nationally get to compete internationally in Washinton, D.C.