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This week in photos: Jan 28 2021

Published on : January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 Published by : The Goat

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6-year-old Codi got a wintertime thrill and a lesson in dog sledding on the family farm this month, thanks to the enthusiasm of her dogs, Ranger and Ronin, and a huge dump of snow. /CARLA TRASK

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“The fact that it works as well as it does in older people is really a huge, huge benefit for us, because our seniors and elders are the people who are suffering the most from this virus,” said Dr. Bonnie Henry, pictured here on Jan. 22. / Government of BC photo

The provincial government announced the COVID-19 vaccination schedule on Jan. 22. Those with highest risk of suffering severe illness or death will be vaccinated December to March, and the remaining 4 million or so British Columbians will be vaccinated by age, between April and September. / BC GOVERNMENT chart

“The party is going through a stage of renewal right now; it’s examining itself, and looking at what the BC Liberal Party is, and what it represents, said Cameron Stolz, a former Prince George city councillor and current member of the Liberal Leadership Election Organizing Committee. / KELLY BERGMAN

Gabrielle Theriault and Colby Grimmer skate on the neighbourhood rink, with their daughter Victoria, trying to catch up to son Thomas, as they enjoy family time in the sunshine. /ANDREA ARNOLD

Jessica Kraby introduces her son Cash to hockey on the small rink located not far from their home. /ANDREA ARNOLD

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PHOTO : LAURA KEIL

A sledder triggers a small avalanche on the slope above him as his weight collapses a buried weak layer under his machine. 90% of avalanche fatalities are triggered by the victim or someone in their party. /RAVEN EYE PHOTOGRAPHY

Avalanches can reach speeds of 320 km/h and have the force strong enough to snap mature trees. It is impossible to outrun a large avalanche like this, even on a snowmobile. /RAVEN EYE PHOTOGRAPHY

A technician with Avalanche Canada’s North Rockies field team investigates weak snow crystals from a layer she’s found in her snow test profile. Avalanche Canada staff love skiing and sledding as much as you do! Their ultimate goal is to provide recreationalists with the information to do so safely. /DAVE MERRIT

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