Chetwynd’s eagle sculpture gift restored by Prince Rupert after vandalism

CHETWYND, B.C. — A wood carving of an eagle, gifted to Prince Rupert by Chetwynd, has been restored after being vandalized.

A wing was removed from the sculpture days after it was gifted to the City of Prince Rupert at the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) conference in May.

Steve McLain, chief administrative officer at the District of Chetwynd, confirmed to Energeticcity.ca on Monday that the eagle carving “has been restored to its original condition by Prince Rupert staff.”

The sculpture, created by chainsaw carver Jarrett Dahl and titled Survival of the Fittest, now stands again in Totem Park, where it was first installed as a symbol of connection between the two northern B.C. communities.

Prince Rupert previously said the gift from Chetwynd “was intended to be a lasting symbol of inter-community connection and shared appreciation for local artistry,” in a press release at the time of the vandalism.

Energeticcity.ca reached out to the RCMP for more information on an investigation but did not get an immediate response. This story will be updated if more information becomes available.