Alex Kurial

The Skidegate Saints are the Seniors Division champions of the 2020 All Native Basketball Tournament. (Alex Kurial / Haida Gwaii Observer)

Skidegate Saints return to top of the Seniors Division with comeback effort against Metlakatla AK

Jesse Barnes wins MVP as Saints get revenge on Alaska side in All Native finale

The Skidegate Saints are the Seniors Division champions of the 2020 All Native Basketball Tournament. (Alex Kurial / Haida Gwaii Observer)
Tyler York (11) of Skidegate takes a three while being contested by Massett’s Cooper Wilson during opening round action at the All Native Basketball Tournament in Prince Rupert. For more on Haida Gwaii teams competing in the 61st annual tournament, see Page 3.

Haida Gwaii teams well in contention at All Native

Haida Gwaii teams well in contention at All Native

Tyler York (11) of Skidegate takes a three while being contested by Massett’s Cooper Wilson during opening round action at the All Native Basketball Tournament in Prince Rupert. For more on Haida Gwaii teams competing in the 61st annual tournament, see Page 3.
Kanisha Edinger of the Prince Rupert Rain watches her shot drop during her team’s 95-23 win over Kincolith. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

All Native Basketball Tournament: Day 1

Prince Rupert Rain score blowout victory as Women’s division kicks off in full swing

Kanisha Edinger of the Prince Rupert Rain watches her shot drop during her team’s 95-23 win over Kincolith. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Cameron Holland of Masset won all three of his matches to take gold in the 80 kg category. He’s joined by Janelle Edgars from Old Massett, who placed second in her event. (Alex Kurial / Haida Gwaii Observer)

Haida Gwaii wrestlers grab golds in Rupert

Competition served as a warm-up for the upcoming Zones

Cameron Holland of Masset won all three of his matches to take gold in the 80 kg category. He’s joined by Janelle Edgars from Old Massett, who placed second in her event. (Alex Kurial / Haida Gwaii Observer)
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Haida Gwaii, Prince Rupert and Port Hardy brace for heavy winds

Gusts ready to hit the communities at 120 km/h as Wednesday evening falls

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Skidegate man arrested following Queen Charlotte RCMP investigation

Skidegate man arrested following Queen Charlotte RCMP investigation

Man faces possible drugs and weapons charges

Skidegate man arrested following Queen Charlotte RCMP investigation
(Archie Stocker Sr. / Haida Gwaii Observer)

Council Briefs | Village of Queen Charlotte: January 6

Grant writing, flood mapping, and the Seventh St. cleanup on the agenda

(Archie Stocker Sr. / Haida Gwaii Observer)
The waters of Haida Gwaii have become too stormy for tonight’s sailings. (Pixabay photo)

Pair of Haida Gwaii sailings cancelled due to windstorm

MV Kwuna will be parked due to the adverse weather

The waters of Haida Gwaii have become too stormy for tonight’s sailings. (Pixabay photo)
(Aaron Hinks photo)

Severe wind warning for Haida Gwaii and the North Coast

Winds of more than 100 km/h are predicted for Wednesday afternoon

(Aaron Hinks photo)
Light beams from a test strand of the underground fibre-optic line that the islands’ non-profit GwaiiTel Society installed between Old Massett, Tow Hill, and Skidegate in 2016. (Haida Gwaii Observer file photo)

Telus to take charge of TV and internet on Haida Gwaii following acquisition of Gwaii Communications

Haida Gwaii telecommunications service provider begins transition to new ownership following sale

Light beams from a test strand of the underground fibre-optic line that the islands’ non-profit GwaiiTel Society installed between Old Massett, Tow Hill, and Skidegate in 2016. (Haida Gwaii Observer file photo)
The MPT (Marine Planning Team) that represents commercial fishing said while the government data is extensive, it does not fully take into account changing demographics and history of the fishing industry. (Shannon Lough photo)

Commercial fishing concerns over marine protected areas

Fishermen of the Northern Shelf Bioregion seek solutions through consultations

The MPT (Marine Planning Team) that represents commercial fishing said while the government data is extensive, it does not fully take into account changing demographics and history of the fishing industry. (Shannon Lough photo)
The only ones enjoying this arctic weather are these children who took advantage of the slight snow cover to ride the hills around Masset and Old Massett. (Archie Stocker Sr. / Haida Gwaii Observer)

Power saving measures in effect on Haida Gwaii

B.C. Hydro asks residents to conserve electricity to avoid outages during cold weather

The only ones enjoying this arctic weather are these children who took advantage of the slight snow cover to ride the hills around Masset and Old Massett. (Archie Stocker Sr. / Haida Gwaii Observer)
The summit of Sleeping Beauty Trail outside of Queen Charlotte. (Flavien Mabit photo)

Haida Gwaii makes New York Times 52 Places list

Newspaper includes the islands on its annual list

The summit of Sleeping Beauty Trail outside of Queen Charlotte. (Flavien Mabit photo)
BC Ferries’ Northern Expedition is held up in Skidegate after severe weather has delayed the departure. (Shannon Lough photo)

High winds and adverse weather lead to ferry delays for North Coast

Northern Expedition routes affected, starting with Skidegate to Prince Rupert

BC Ferries’ Northern Expedition is held up in Skidegate after severe weather has delayed the departure. (Shannon Lough photo)
(Aaron Hinks photo)

Wind warning for Haida Gwaii

Strong winds in storm for Thursday night and Friday morning

(Aaron Hinks photo)
Micheala Marentette and Alan Moore were last known to be hiking in the Yakoun Lake Area. (Facebook photos)

UPDATE: Missing hikers found safe

Micheala Marentette and Alan Moore have been found after going missing two days ago

Micheala Marentette and Alan Moore were last known to be hiking in the Yakoun Lake Area. (Facebook photos)
(Shannon Lough photo)

NCRD Briefs: Haida Gwaii

Board looking to get Towhill’s communications problems under control

(Shannon Lough photo)
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Tonight’s fireworks in Queen Charlotte postponed

Fireworks show rescheduled to ring in the new year

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A 22-year-old Robert Davidson and his grandfather Tsinii on the day of the pole raising. (NFB photo)

Haida film Now Is The Time selected for Sundance

Recognition continues for tale of Old Massett totem pole raising

A 22-year-old Robert Davidson and his grandfather Tsinii on the day of the pole raising. (NFB photo)
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Adverse weather conditions lead to pair of ferry cancellations

Northern Expedition sailings from Prince Rupert and Skidegate affected

(File photo)