North Peace Rod & Gun Club

09/17/2026

Looking for something to do with the kids before hunting season gets underway?

We still have a number of targets left over from the North Peace .22 Family Classic, including some of the youth Hunter Challenge targets.

They are a great way to make range time a little more fun while helping young shooters build confidence, practise safe shooting, and get ready for grouse season or their first hunt.

If you have been thinking about getting your family out to the range more often, stop by, grab a family membership, pick up one of the targets, and spend some time getting those rifles sighted in.

Good preparation at the range helps make for a more confident, successful, and ethical hunt in the field.

It is also a pretty good excuse to spend an afternoon shooting together.

09/17/2026

We have a new website.

A lot of time, thought, and work has gone into completely redesigning the North Peace Rod & Gun Club website, and we’re excited to finally share it.

More importantly, we wanted to create a place that is actually useful for our members, new shooters, families, and anyone curious about the club.

Wondering what a membership costs or how to get one?

Curious about Trap, ORPS, IPSC, our Ladies Programs, Youth Programs, or other training opportunities?

Looking for range information, drop-in fees, upcoming events, closures, club rentals, or ways to get involved?

It’s all there.

You can also learn more about our ranges and facilities, membership benefits, club history, upcoming events, and sign up to receive club news and updates.

We’ll continue adding and updating information as programs, events, and club news develop throughout the year, so make sure to check back regularly.

Take some time to look around:

https://nprg.ca/

09/14/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2026 Trap League season.

Yesterday we officially wrapped up another season of Trap League, and what a season it was.

We had a phenomenal turnout this year, watched shooters make huge improvements throughout the summer, and saw a lot of great camaraderie both on and off the line.

There is also a tremendous amount of work that happens behind the scenes to make a league like this run.

This year brought its fair share of unexpected turns, problem solving and negotiating, along with all of the regular organizing that happens before anyone ever calls “pull.”

So, a very big thank you to everyone who helped make this season happen.

To the people who showed up early to help set up, stayed to clean up, scored and marked, entered scores, helped organize, stepped in when something needed doing, and shared advice, guidance and a few hard-earned trap shooting tips along the way, thank you.

That willingness to help each other is a big part of what makes Trap League what it is.

We finished things off yesterday with a great day of shooting and a delicious supper, and it was a pretty fitting way to close out a fantastic season.

And while League may officially be finished, trap shooting isn’t done yet.

The trap range is still open, and some of us will continue getting together on Monday evenings around 4:30 pm while the weather allows.

If you’ve been curious about trap shooting but weren’t quite ready to jump into League, this is actually a great time to come out. Things are a little more relaxed, there’s less pressure, and there are plenty of people around who are happy to help you get started.

Thank you again to everyone who shot, volunteered, helped, encouraged someone else, or simply became part of the crew this season.

We’re already looking forward to seeing what next year brings.

09/14/2026

CURIOUS ABOUT ORPS?

THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO START.

We’ve had quite a few new faces and questions about ORPS lately, so with our September Course of Fire now posted, we thought we’d give a little more information for anyone wondering what it’s all about.

ORPS, or Outlaw Rimfire Precision Series, is a competitive .22 LR shoot that we run once a month at the North Peace Rod & Gun Club.

Each match consists of five stages using different props and shooting positions. Depending on the course, you could be shooting from a barricade, tank trap, ladder, barrel, tires and more.

Targets range from approximately 1/2" to 6", at 25, 50, 75 and 100 yards, along with KYL targets. Most stages are between 10 and 12 rounds and have a two-minute par time.

It is a little more advanced than simply shooting from the bench, but you absolutely do not need to be an expert to come out.

You should be familiar with your rifle and have it sighted in before the match, as there isn’t time to sight in during the competition. There are always plenty of people willing to help, and if you don’t have a shooting bag or some of the gear you see others using, don’t let that stop you from coming out.

NEXT MATCH: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th

The Big Bore Range closes at approximately 11:00 AM so we can begin setup. Anyone who wants to come early and lend a hand is always appreciated.

Shooting starts at NOON.

This month’s Course of Fire includes a PRS barricade, tank trap, barrel, stepladder and tire pile, with targets from 50 to 100 yards.

Bring your .22 LR rifle, ammunition, two magazines, chamber flag, eye and ear protection, and cash for your entry.

Ladies and youth shoot FREE.
$10 to shoot for fun.
$30 to submit a practice score.

Want to see what it’s all about before jumping in?
Come out and watch a match, ask questions and meet some of the shooters.

We also have a dedicated NPRG-ORPS Facebook group where we post the monthly Course of Fire, match information, updates and results.

Feel free to join the group and invite anyone you think might be interested.

08/20/2026

We recently had the opportunity to sit down with 100.1 Moose FM for Vocal for Local and talk a little more about the North Peace Rod & Gun Club.

We covered what you’ll find at the range, some of the different programs and shooting disciplines we offer, memberships, upcoming activities, and a bit about what goes on at the club throughout the year.

Whether you’ve been a member for years or you’re curious about what the club has to offer, have a listen.

Thank you to Moose FM for having us on Vocal for Local and helping us share a little more about the club with our community.

08/17/2026

AUGUST ORPS RESULTS

Another great ORPS match yesterday, and this one was especially good to see. We had a record turnout in the Ladies Division, some newer shooters joining us, and quite a few people putting up some of their best scores yet.

That August course definitely made everyone work for it.

Open Division

1. Rob Hiebert, 490
2. Ryan Hiebert, 470
3. Dan Hiebert, 420
4. Kim Rose, 400
5. Vahlen Hiebert, 380
6. Kurtis Merriman, 280

Ladies Division

1. Megan Rawson, 430
2. Alana Hiebert, 250
3. Lynne Bollard, 130

Senior Division

1. Paul Tetrault, 430
2. Robert Jones, 280

Production Division

1. James Rouble, 160

Youth Division

1. Vahlen Hiebert 380

A big congratulations to everyone who came out.

It was great seeing more ladies on the line, new faces giving ORPS a try, and shooters continuing to improve from one match to the next.

Thank you as well to everyone who helps with setup, scoring, spotting, resetting targets and packing everything up afterward.

These matches don’t happen without people pitching in.

Our next ORPS match is Sunday, September 20. Keep an eye on the NPRG ORPS group for the next Course of Fire once it is released.

08/17/2026

MORE PHOTOS FROM THE NORTH PEACE .22 FAMILY CLASSIC!

There were way too many photos from Saturday to fit into our posts, so here’s the full gallery!

Feel free to look through, download your favourites and save them.

https://capturedmomentsphotography-bykimrose.pixieset.com/northpeace2familyclassic2026/

Thank you again to everyone who came out and made the day what it was.

Where Traditions Are Shared and Memories Are Made.

Photo collection by Captured Moments Photography - By Kim Rose

08/17/2026

44 SHOOTERS.
AGES 5 TO 72.
THREE GENERATIONS ON THE LINE.

I don't think we could have asked for a better way to kick off the very first North Peace .22 Family Classic.

When this event was first dreamed up, the idea was actually pretty simple.

We wanted to get families shooting together.

We wanted to create a place where someone could dust off Grandpa's old .22, bring their kids to the range, teach them something they grew up doing, and maybe start passing those traditions down to another generation.

We wondered how cool it would be to eventually see multiple generations of the same family shooting this event together.

We didn't have to wait very long.

It happened at our very first one.

Grandpa travelled to be here.
Dad was excited to get his kids involved.
And two kiddos showed up absolutely over the moon that they got to compete too.

Three generations.
One family.
All shooting the same event.

There was something pretty incredible about standing back and realizing that the thing we had talked about while planning this event was actually happening right in front of us.

And they weren't alone.

We had 44 registered shooters, many competing in multiple divisions and challenges throughout the day.

Our youngest shooter was just 5 years old.

Our oldest was 72.

Think about that.

A five-year-old and a 72-year-old can show up to the same competition, shoot the same day, cheer each other on, and both belong there.

That is exactly what we wanted this event to be.

We recognized our oldest shooter, our youngest girl at 7 years old, and our youngest boy at just 5 years old.

We had three full youth divisions, 7 & Under, 8 to 12, and 13 to 17, and there were some seriously impressive young shooters on that line. We're keeping the kids' names off social media, but they absolutely deserve the recognition.

And before we had even finished the day, people were already asking:

"When are you doing this again?"

People were talking about sighting in rifles.
Practising.
Bringing friends next time.
Bringing more family.

That alone meant more than I think we can properly put into words.
Because this was never really just about a .22 competition.
It was about creating a day around it.

The Fort St. John Trappers Association spent the entire day with us sharing furs, traps, demonstrations, a giveaway, stories and an incredible amount of knowledge.

A Conservation Officer stopped by with his rig and patiently answered what seemed like an endless supply of questions.

The kids had custom wildlife targets they could shoot and take home, a full colouring station, and plenty to keep them busy throughout the day.

There were hot dogs, chips, pop, unlimited freezies, Dilly Bars, and an incredible prize table.

And then there were the pieces that connected something brand new back to the history of the club.

The Wolff family designed and donated our photo booth in honour of their grandfather and the Pioneer Days held at the club back in the 1980s.

Decades later, another generation of kids, parents and grandparents stood at that same club making their own memories.

I don't think we could have planned a better representation of what "Where Traditions Are Shared and Memories Are Made" was supposed to mean if we tried.

And now, the results.

2026 NORTH PEACE .22 FAMILY CLASSIC RESULTS

Oldie But Goodie Open (Iron Sights)
1st: Ryan
2nd: James
3rd: Tyler

Oldie But Goodie Scoped
1st: James
2nd: Frances
3rd: Amanda

Ladies
1st: Carla
2nd: Lynn
3rd: Frances

Open
1st: Tyler
2nd: James

Production
1st: Robert
2nd: Jason
3rd: Terry

KYL Round Robin Challenge
Winner: James

Hard Luck Award
Melissa

Oldest Shooter
Joe

Youngest Girl
7 years old

Youngest Boy
5 years old

But those are only some of the people who deserve recognition for what happened Saturday.

Because putting something like this together takes a village, and ours showed up in a way that was pretty damn incredible.

To say our sponsors stepped up would be an understatement.

Businesses donated money, prizes, food, materials, services and support. People asked what we still needed and then figured out how they could help make it happen.

And our volunteers?

Some of them didn't even arrive planning to volunteer.
Some came to shoot.

Then somewhere along the way we said, "Hey, can you help us with this?"

And they did.
Again and again.
People built things.
Hauled things.
Cooked.
Scored.
Organized.
Helped shooters.
Answered questions.
Cleaned up.
Filled gaps.

And when something needed to be done, someone seemed to step forward and do it.

There is absolutely no version of this event that happens without those people.

People competed, laughed, learned, helped each other, challenged each other and cheered for each other.

And somewhere in the middle of all of that, this little idea we had about bringing families and generations together through shooting sports became real.

That's probably the part we'll remember most.

Not the scores.
Not who took first.

The people.

Watching a five-year-old be part of the same event as a 72-year-old.

Watching parents teach their kids.

Watching grandparents share something they love.

Watching people who came to compete turn around and volunteer because we needed another set of hands.

Watching our community show up for an event that had never even happened before and believe in what it could become.

So to our sponsors, volunteers, organizations, shooters, parents, grandparents, kids and every single person who helped behind the scenes:

Thank you.

You didn't just help us put on a shooting competition.

You helped us prove that there is a place for something like this in our community.

And maybe, years from now, some of those five, seven and ten-year-olds who shot with us Saturday will be standing on that same range with their own kids.

Maybe they'll pull an old .22 out of the safe and tell them about the first North Peace .22 Family Classic.

That's the kind of thing we hoped we could build.

And judging by how many people were already talking about practising, sighting in rifles and bringing more people next time...
I think we might have started something.

North Peace .22 Family Classic
Where Traditions Are Shared and Memories Are Made.

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North Peace .22 Family Classic | Youth, Families, New Shooters & Friendly Competition

08/15/2026

We are all ready for today’s North Peace .22 Family Classic | Youth, Families, New Shooters & Friendly Competition!