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  • Invermere athletes keep emphasis on fun

    A number of local athletes will be attending for sports ranging from badminton to curling, representing our region in what badminton coach and zone representative Colin Sherk said is a truly "unique opportunity."

  • BC Winter Games more than just competition

     After having been the host city for 2006 Northern BC Winter Games, it's difficult for many people in 100 Mile House not to get excited when there's talk of local athletes heading off to compete in any event of the BC Games family.

  • Winter Games skier ready to shred

     For Castlegar's Isaac Lunn, going to the BC Winter Games means having a chance to compete against the best skiers in the province.

  • Brother act on ice at BC Winter Games

     Move over Scott and Rob Niedermayer; British Columbia may soon have another brother act on ice. But don't put hockey helmets on Austin and Justin Ma.

  • Favaro off to BC Winter Games

     Madison Favaro was elated upon hearing the news of her selection to the Zone 1 Kootenay figure skating team earlier his month to compete at the B.C. Winter Games

  • Representing the home hill

     Three Cranbrook based alpine skiiers will represent Kimberley Alpine Resort at the BC Winter Games.

  • Delta gymnasts get prepared for BC Games

    Preparation for a successful BC Winter Games experience is as much about getting used to the accommodation and food arrangements as it is nailing down routines for a group of Delta gymnasts heading to Vernon next month.

  • Coach steps up for BC Games

     Two years ago, Leah Warwick attended her first BC Winter Games in Terrace as a team leader. She’ll be coaching at this year’s Games Feb. 23-26 in Vernon.

  • Getting the Games nod

     Parksville’s Shayna Twamley has been selected to officiate girls hockey at the BC Winter Games in Vernon next month.

  • A ring and a prayer

     A gold medal and the preservation of their sport — that’s what’s on the line for a team of North Shore ringette players set to compete at the BC Winter Games next month.

  • Athletes provide and economic boost

    The 2012 B.C. Winter Games will not only draw thousands of participants to Greater Vernon, it will also bring an economic boost for local businesses.

 
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Bids to Host the BC Games now being accepted

Bids to Host the BC Games now being accepted

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BC Games Society President and CEO named to 2015 Canada Games Board

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BC Games Society President and CEO named to the Board of Directors for the Prince George 2015 Canada Winter Games.

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New BC Games Podiums and Medals Unveiled

New BC Games Podiums and Medals Unveiled

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Countdown to BC Winter Games

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Two Alumni inducted to BC Sports Hall of Fame

Two Alumni inducted to BC Sports Hall of Fame

Two BC Games Alumni inducted to the BC Sports Hall of Fame.  Congratulations to Maelle Ricker and Brent Seabrook.

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