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$2,500 each available for 10 organizations from Local Sport Funding

$2,500 each available for 10 organizations from Local Sport Funding

Pacific Sport Interior BC announced last Monday that they will be providing two funding grants to help sports organizations in rural communities during the pandemic.
BCHL pushes back season start due to provincial health orders

BCHL pushes back season start due to provincial health orders

The delay is minimal, just six days, for now. But the league is open to starting up after Christmas
Chilliwack hockey parents petition to be let back in the arena

Chilliwack hockey parents petition to be let back in the arena

Refused access due to pandemic protocols, parents are now applying pressure to loosen the rules
Safety in the woods: Could you get yourself out of a jam?

Safety in the woods: Could you get yourself out of a jam?

By Jim Hilton
Barriere Secondary principal spotted wearing Clearwater Raiders uniform

Barriere Secondary principal spotted wearing Clearwater Raiders uniform

Barriere Secondary (BSS) and Clearwater Secondary (CSS) joined forces this year to raise funds for the Terry Fox Foundation, and joining in friendly competition, each school community participated in their own fundraising initiatives. At 4 p.m. on Sept. 30, the Clearwater Raiders were the winners, having out-fundraised Barriere’s Cougars by a very small margin. The final total between the two schools was just shy of $2100. As was agreed upon by the two principals, Mr.
The ladies are sad, but they’ll be back in the Spring

The ladies are sad, but they’ll be back in the Spring

By Leslie Stirling
Layton takes Chinook Cove Golf Men’s Club Championship

Layton takes Chinook Cove Golf Men’s Club Championship

The annual Chinook Cove Golf Men’s Club Championship took place on Sept. 13, with 15 participants.
Advent, Hill, top winners at Chinook Cove Ladies’ Golf Championship

Advent, Hill, top winners at Chinook Cove Ladies’ Golf Championship

By Leslie Stirling
Power to Be cyclists pass through North Thompson

Power to Be cyclists pass through North Thompson

After nine days, about 800 kilometres and passing through numerous towns, two B.C. men are only halfway through their journey, and took a break just before the turn-off to Bridge Lake and Highway 24.
Horseplay

Horseplay

Lyla Lougheed (left) with horse Birdie, and Weston Lougheed, sitting on Cougar, take a break after running the poles during the North Thompson Kan Kickers gymkhana on Saturday, at the North Thompson Agriplex in Barriere. The event was the final in the summer buckle series. The group is now in its 2020/21 season and the winter buckle series will begin Oct. 3.