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The Summerland Jets pose for a group photo with their gold medal at the South Cariboo Rec Centre U15 Provincial Championships. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

100 Mile House U15 provincial championship a success

Six teams from across B.C. played in the event with the Summerland Jets winning the gold medal

RONA won the Oldtimers Hockey Association league championship the weekend of March 11 in Lac La Hache. (Photo submitted)

Team RONA wins Oldtimers Hockey League championship

South Cariboo Motor Sports came in first in the regular season

100 Mile Soccer Association’s U8 Hub International team and 108 Mile Ranch Lions fight for the ball during a game last year. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Soccer registration deadline rapidly approaching

The 100 Mile House Soccer Association is encouraging parents to sign up now

The Tk’emlúps Indian Band hockey team edged out the Ashcroft Cowboys winning 5-4 in overtime in the first annual Canim Lake Ice Hawks Hockey tournament at the South Cariboo Rec Centre on Sunday. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

First annual Canim Lake Ice Hawks Hockey tournament a success

The Tk’emlúps Indian Band beat Ashcroft Cowboys 5-4 in overtime to win tournament

The Tk’emlúps Indian Band hockey team edged out the Ashcroft Cowboys winning 5-4 in overtime in the first annual Canim Lake Ice Hawks Hockey tournament at the South Cariboo Rec Centre on Sunday. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Pam Makortoff plays some pickleball in Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School Gymnasium last week. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

New pickleball courts coming to Centennial Park

The community is invited this weekend to give the sport a try

Pam Makortoff plays some pickleball in Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School Gymnasium last week. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
100 Mile Minor Hockey U15 players Sean Moore and Noah Bissat lead the pack during a practice drill. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

U15 Rep team set for provincials this weekend in 100 Mile House

Hosting the provincials is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the first-year rep team

100 Mile Minor Hockey U15 players Sean Moore and Noah Bissat lead the pack during a practice drill. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Tickets are on sale now for the inaugural Indoor Spring Classic Rodeo coming up April 14, 15 and 16. (Williams Lake Tribune file photo)

Expect tradition, modern twists at Indoor Spring Classic Rodeo in Williams Lake

Extra protocols will be in place to safeguard livestock, ticket sales online

Tickets are on sale now for the inaugural Indoor Spring Classic Rodeo coming up April 14, 15 and 16. (Williams Lake Tribune file photo)
Josh Ohlund (front from left) travelled to chase this weekend to compete in the Bowl B.C. Bantam Provincials with his teammates Elias Neustaeter, Madelynn Stevens and Olivia Gobin. They were supported by their coaches Esther Neustaeter (back from left) and Jaynie Gobin. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

100 Mile youth capture bronze at bowling provincials

Elias Neustaeter and Josh Ohlund bowled their way onto the podium in Chase

Josh Ohlund (front from left) travelled to chase this weekend to compete in the Bowl B.C. Bantam Provincials with his teammates Elias Neustaeter, Madelynn Stevens and Olivia Gobin. They were supported by their coaches Esther Neustaeter (back from left) and Jaynie Gobin. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Wade Balbirnie puts some pressure on PSO grad Corey Harding during the annual Grads vs Teacher game. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Teachers defeat Grads in annual hockey game

Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School held its annual dry grad fundraiser

Wade Balbirnie puts some pressure on PSO grad Corey Harding during the annual Grads vs Teacher game. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Christine Grenzer shouts at her sweepers during the Pink at the Rink bonspiel last weekend. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Curlers compete for bonspiel bragging rights over the weekend

Team Witty and Team Hamilton, both from 100 Mile House, faced off in the A final Sunday afternoon

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Christine Grenzer shouts at her sweepers during the Pink at the Rink bonspiel last weekend. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Ronnie Paterson (inset) was a member of the Canadian men’s national hockey team that competed at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y. The White Rock Whalers owner is a B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductee. (The Canadian Press photo)

Junior ‘B’ hockey team owner Ronnie Paterson ‘very proud’ to be BCHHF 2023 inductee

Former Team Canada goalie saw ‘Miracle’ game at Lake Placid at 1980 Olympics

Ronnie Paterson (inset) was a member of the Canadian men’s national hockey team that competed at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y. The White Rock Whalers owner is a B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductee. (The Canadian Press photo)
Horse Lake’s Mike Ratcliff races in the 100 Mile Snow Drags last Sunday. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Snow Dragsters thrill at breaking the speed limit

The 100 Mile Snow Drags saw 47 riders from across central B.C. compete for the fastest time

Horse Lake’s Mike Ratcliff races in the 100 Mile Snow Drags last Sunday. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Neil Manhard on a fishing trip in the South Cariboo. (Photo submitted)

Neil Manhard leaves lasting legacy for Nordics

Neil Manhard died on Feb. 2, 2023 after a long battle with illness

Neil Manhard on a fishing trip in the South Cariboo. (Photo submitted)
100 Mile House Wrangler Jace Myers shoves himself to his feet after being tripped up by two Revelstoke Grizzlies. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Grizzlies sweep Wranglers out of playoff action

The 100 Mile House Wranglers lost last week to the Revelstoke Grizzlies

100 Mile House Wrangler Jace Myers shoves himself to his feet after being tripped up by two Revelstoke Grizzlies. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
The NK’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course presents stunning views of the South Okanagan Valley. (nkmipcanyon.ca)

B.C.’s first Indigenous Golf Championship tees off in South Okanagan

The event, hosted at Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course, will see 128 golfers compete

The NK’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course presents stunning views of the South Okanagan Valley. (nkmipcanyon.ca)
From left to right: Williams Lake U13 Timberwolves Maielle Briggs, Claire Johnson, Brynn Ferguson, Kaylee Pylarinos and Shia Briggs holding the gold medals they won at the 2023 Wickfest this month. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

100 Mile House girls win gold with Williams Lake U13 Timberwolves

For five local girls, winning gold Wickfest is a moment they won’t soon forget.

From left to right: Williams Lake U13 Timberwolves Maielle Briggs, Claire Johnson, Brynn Ferguson, Kaylee Pylarinos and Shia Briggs holding the gold medals they won at the 2023 Wickfest this month. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
TJ Grabowiecki smiles as basketball players of all ages surround him during one of Engage Sport North’s basketball camps last Thursday. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

South Cariboo coaches consider forming basketball association

Volunteers are working to make the South Cariboo Basketball Association a reality

TJ Grabowiecki smiles as basketball players of all ages surround him during one of Engage Sport North’s basketball camps last Thursday. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
The 100 Mile House Wranglers gave out several awards at their banquet Thursday night. L-r: Curtis Roorda, Jackson Altwasser, Tyler Smoluk, Nathan Nohmer, Jack Mulder and Jace Meyers. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Wranglers celebrate regular season with banquet

The 100 MIle House Wranglers had a rough season but showed drive to improve

The 100 Mile House Wranglers gave out several awards at their banquet Thursday night. L-r: Curtis Roorda, Jackson Altwasser, Tyler Smoluk, Nathan Nohmer, Jack Mulder and Jace Meyers. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
100 Mile Minor Hockey U15 players Sean Moore and Noah Bissat lead the pack during a practice drill. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

100 Mile Minor Hockey to host B.C. U15 championship

For the first time in 15 years the championship returns to 100 Mile

100 Mile Minor Hockey U15 players Sean Moore and Noah Bissat lead the pack during a practice drill. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
100 Mile Curling Club member Elyas Day makes a shot during this weekend’s doubles bonspiel. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Tight end to doubles bonspiel in 100 Mile House

There were 15 teams in the running for the top prizes

100 Mile Curling Club member Elyas Day makes a shot during this weekend’s doubles bonspiel. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)