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North Peace Secondary Students Win Gold at Skills Canada BC Robotics Competition — Headed to Nationals!
Fort St. John, BC – April 28, 2025
North Peace Secondary School is thrilled to announce that students Josh Coenders and Nolan Cote have captured the Gold Medal in Robotics at the 2025 Skills Canada BC Provincial Competition! With their outstanding performance, Josh and Nolan have earned the honour of representing Team BC at the 2025 National Skills Competition, taking place May 28–31 in Regina, Saskatchewan.
As industries continue to evolve with advancements in computing and robotics, the ability to apply emerging technologies in product design and manufacturing has become critical to staying competitive. Advancements in computer technology and the growing use of robotics have made it essential for companies to integrate these emerging tools into product design and manufacturing to stay competitive. Rapid prototyping — proving that a basic design works — and concurrent engineering — team-based evaluation and modification of a design — are two key methods industries now use to shorten development timelines and reduce costs when bringing new products to market..
The 2025 Skills Canada BC event was a tremendous success, thanks to the dedication of volunteers, competitors, technical committees, staff, sponsors, supporters, and the thousands of spectators who brought energy and enthusiasm to the Tradex Centre. This year’s event was the largest ever, featuring nearly 500 competitors across 60 trades and technology fields, over 5,000 spectators, and exciting Try-A-Skill areas throughout the venue. We extend a huge congratulations to all competitors who participated in this unforgettable experience.
We invite everyone to follow our journey as Josh, Nolan, and Team BC prepare to compete for the second time on the national stage!
Media Contact:
Brant Churchill
Teacher
North Peace Secondary School
bchurchill@prn.bc.ca