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Ali Howard Swims Into Terrace This Weekend
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Ali Howard’s “Spirit of the Skeena Swim” brings her to Terrace this weekend. The Bulkley Valley woman’s 610-kilometer journey has already taken her from the “Sacred Headwaters” in the Klappan area through the Hazeltons, as she tries to draw awareness to the Skeena’s value and its vulnerability. She’s been accompanied by a support team, including scout kayaker Kim Ward-Robberts, who says public support for Ali has been incredible.
“I thnk it’s beyond anyone’s expectations — it’s been great, wonderful,” says Ward-Robberts. She adds “People are coming out of the woodwork and just coming to fill the banks of the Skeena and I think that’s exactly what she would have hoped for and it’s been overwhelming response.”
Tomorrow (Saturday), Howard is expected to arrive at Kitselas Canyon. On Sunday at 11, she’ll swim from there toward Terrace, passing under the old and new bridges at around 3 or 3:30, arriving at the Kitsumkalum boat launch for a community celebration at 5. Her ultimate destination is the mouth of the river near Prince Rupert next Saturday.
