Bennett counts blessings

PORT ALICE — “It’s not really a good place to spend your time.” That’s how Bob Bennett describes the four days he spent at the bottom of a dry well. The 84-year-old man was attempting to locate a water source on his property at Benson Lake, where he lives alone,... more

Shooters enjoy range upgrades

Kristen Douglas Gazette staff The amount of work that went into the Broughton Sports Club paid off on Sunday. The club showed off its new pistol range, shack and targets during the open shoot on June 28. The club also increased the... more

• Tough day for drivers at track
• Hardy racer wants better results
• Birthday girl wins Ladies' Open

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Pulling together for a good cause

Teresa Bird Gazette staff PORT McNEILL – At least $43,000 was raised to fight cancer at the Relay for Life over the weekend. More than a dozen enthusiastic teams of North Island residents walked the track in Port McNeill to raise awareness... more

• Class of 2009
• Dry grad ‘09 an illusion
• Tips on-line

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Sailor startled

• Survey says: extend no-hunting zone

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Prison zombies tribute to Michael Jackson can't be topped

The stunning death of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, has left fans and music lovers worldwide reflecting on his passing. I never discovered the babyfaced MJ's smash ABC with the Jackson 5 until years after it catapulted him on his... more

• Inching towards full metric conversion
• A set-up for the cup?
• Gay penguins could teach Alberta a lesson

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