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Williams Lake Rustlers versus Terrace Northmen Saturday, May 27 at the Ottoman Rugby Fields in Williams Lake. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Rustlers heading to Prince Rupert for Seafest rugby tournament June 10

Recently the Prince Rupert team attended a tournament in Williams Lake

The Northstars Hockey Academy and his teammates have been a large part of Jaxson Dikur’s development. (Photo submitted)

Williams Lake’s Jaxson Dikur picked by Seattle Thunderbirds in prospects draft

Jaxson Dikur is looking forward to the possibilities after he was one…

The Williams Lake Stampeders put on a great show for fans Saturday night, Feb. 18. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Williams Lake Stampeders need community support to fix broken down team bus

A silent auction is underway

Dianne and Mark Boutilier are organizing the upcoming B.C. Drag-It Challenge coming to 100 Mile House on Saturday, June 13. (Photo submitted)

B.C. Drag-It Challenge coming to the Cariboo

The drag races run from June 15 to 19 in Cache Creek, 100 Mile House, Prince George and Lillooet

Dianne and Mark Boutilier are organizing the upcoming B.C. Drag-It Challenge coming to 100 Mile House on Saturday, June 13. (Photo submitted)
(from l) Members of the Logan Parent Foundation, including Cindy Parent, Dave Atkinson, Grayson Winters, MacKenzie Winters, Logan Winters, Chloe Winters, Rhett Atkinson and Nicole Blades, take a break from getting the 100 Mile Outriders arena ready for the Logan Parent Memorial Bull Ride. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Logan Parent Memorial Rodeo set for June 9-10 in 100 Mile House

The event will feature bull riding and barrel racing

(from l) Members of the Logan Parent Foundation, including Cindy Parent, Dave Atkinson, Grayson Winters, MacKenzie Winters, Logan Winters, Chloe Winters, Rhett Atkinson and Nicole Blades, take a break from getting the 100 Mile Outriders arena ready for the Logan Parent Memorial Bull Ride. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
A group of pickleball players were enjoying a morning game at the outdoor courts in Kiwanis Park in Williams Lake on May 25, 2023. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Pickleball tournament coming to Williams Lake

Players of the fastest growing sport in the world will once again…

A group of pickleball players were enjoying a morning game at the outdoor courts in Kiwanis Park in Williams Lake on May 25, 2023. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Colton Gerrior signed with the Seattle Thunderbirds hockey team recently. Colton is still too young to play for the team, but will attend their training camp in the fall. (Photo courtesy of Jehd Gerrior)

Williams Lake’s Colton Gerrior signs with Seattle Thunderbirds

Colton is one of three local players drafted to Seattle from North Stars Hockey Academy

Colton Gerrior signed with the Seattle Thunderbirds hockey team recently. Colton is still too young to play for the team, but will attend their training camp in the fall. (Photo courtesy of Jehd Gerrior)
Fourteen riders from the Cariboo Cranks high school mountain bike club and their coaches were in Rossland over the May 27 and 28 weekend. Coach Dena Baumann, back row from left, Caleb Engle, Charlie Gash, Grady Watson, Oi Moliner, Olen Grady, Luke Robertson, Jesse Neufeld, and coach Jen Clark. Ryder Carrier, front row from left, Hunter Stokes, Nadia Wallin, Tobias Baumann, Anika Wallin, and Kendon MacKinnon. (Photo submitted)

Cariboo Cranks high school mountain bike club returns from provincials in Rossland

Fourteen riders from the Cariboo Cranks high school mountain bike club and…

Fourteen riders from the Cariboo Cranks high school mountain bike club and their coaches were in Rossland over the May 27 and 28 weekend. Coach Dena Baumann, back row from left, Caleb Engle, Charlie Gash, Grady Watson, Oi Moliner, Olen Grady, Luke Robertson, Jesse Neufeld, and coach Jen Clark. Ryder Carrier, front row from left, Hunter Stokes, Nadia Wallin, Tobias Baumann, Anika Wallin, and Kendon MacKinnon. (Photo submitted)
Last year, the WLCC hosted a family-friendly grand opening event for Loose Moose . (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Fox Fest to celebrate Williams Lake mountain biking June 18

The Williams Lake Cycling Club (WLCC) will be welcoming back mountain bikers…

Last year, the WLCC hosted a family-friendly grand opening event for Loose Moose . (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Lucas Pinette cuts in preparation to lead into a jump at the 2022 Jr. Masters competition. (Johnny Hayward Photography photo)

Williams Lake’s Lucas Pinette wins bronze at Jr. Masters Water Ski Tournament in Georgia

Williams Lake’s Lucas Pinette took home a bronze at the Jr. Masters…

Lucas Pinette cuts in preparation to lead into a jump at the 2022 Jr. Masters competition. (Johnny Hayward Photography photo)
Lily Fraser, Canadian Indoor 3D Champion, takes aim in Quesnel at the 3D shoot there May 27 and 28, 2023. Lily took home first in Women Youth Compound. (Photo submitted)

Cariboo Archers clean up in Quesnel

Cariboo Archers from Williams Lake were in Quesnel to compete in the…

Lily Fraser, Canadian Indoor 3D Champion, takes aim in Quesnel at the 3D shoot there May 27 and 28, 2023. Lily took home first in Women Youth Compound. (Photo submitted)
Reagan West, right, is given the 2023 STAR Athlete for B.C., Yukon by Scott Moir, Olympic champion ice dancer. (Photo submitted)

Williams Lake’s Reagan West recognized as 2023 STAR Athlete for B.C., Yukon

Williams Lake figure skater Reagan West was awarded 2023 STAR Athlete Award…

Reagan West, right, is given the 2023 STAR Athlete for B.C., Yukon by Scott Moir, Olympic champion ice dancer. (Photo submitted)
The Williams Lake Rustlers and Prince George Gnats compete at the Ottoman Rugby Fields in Williams Lake on Saturday, May 13. (Cary Olson photo)

Williams Lake Rustlers hosting out-of-town teams for weekend play May 27

Alex Creek’s own Jake Illnicki will be giving a workshop prior to the first games

  • May 26, 2023
The Williams Lake Rustlers and Prince George Gnats compete at the Ottoman Rugby Fields in Williams Lake on Saturday, May 13. (Cary Olson photo)
Current and former Williams Lake boys pose with the trophy after their LWO squads captured the Over 35 and Over 45 Vernon Masters’ Soccer Tournaments on May Long weekend. They are (back row L-R) Mike Grace, Karl Russell, Geoff Buchanan, Ryan Glanville, Brad Hama, Brent Dodge, Kelly Sherman, Jason Bremner. (Front Row L-R) Adam Cornett, Ben Stanchfield, Mikel Brogan, Sean Glanville and Luke Moger. (Photo courtesy of Sean Glanville)

Williams Lake soccer players help take home double trophies in Vernon

Over a dozen current and former Williams Lake residents left their fingerprints…

  • May 25, 2023
Current and former Williams Lake boys pose with the trophy after their LWO squads captured the Over 35 and Over 45 Vernon Masters’ Soccer Tournaments on May Long weekend. They are (back row L-R) Mike Grace, Karl Russell, Geoff Buchanan, Ryan Glanville, Brad Hama, Brent Dodge, Kelly Sherman, Jason Bremner. (Front Row L-R) Adam Cornett, Ben Stanchfield, Mikel Brogan, Sean Glanville and Luke Moger. (Photo courtesy of Sean Glanville)
Andrew Sandberg was overseeing the installation of the features for the new bouldering park which Williams Lake Daybreak Rotary Club has fundraised towards. The new features are behind the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex in Boitanio Park. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Williams Lake’s Daybreak Rotary bouldering park features installed in Boitanio Park

Still more work to be done, but bouldering park gets closer to completion

Andrew Sandberg was overseeing the installation of the features for the new bouldering park which Williams Lake Daybreak Rotary Club has fundraised towards. The new features are behind the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex in Boitanio Park. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Madison Croswell, from left, won Captivating Confidence on her beam routine at the Kelowna Invitational, Kami McLennan won Fantastic Flow for bars routine at Kelowna Invitational and 2nd overall for CCP1 Kelowna Invitational. Amira Magnusson won CCP1 third all around at Kelowna Invitational. Lara Hobi received valiant vault from Club Aviva. Ava Meyers was awarded Brilliant Bars from Club Aviva. River Frost won amazing artistry for her floor routine Kelowna Invitational and most dynamic bars Prince George Invitational. (Photo submitted)

Cariboo Chilcotin Gymnastics Association enjoying a season of success

Members of the Cariboo Chilcotin Gymnastics Association have traveled to a number…

  • May 24, 2023
Madison Croswell, from left, won Captivating Confidence on her beam routine at the Kelowna Invitational, Kami McLennan won Fantastic Flow for bars routine at Kelowna Invitational and 2nd overall for CCP1 Kelowna Invitational. Amira Magnusson won CCP1 third all around at Kelowna Invitational. Lara Hobi received valiant vault from Club Aviva. Ava Meyers was awarded Brilliant Bars from Club Aviva. River Frost won amazing artistry for her floor routine Kelowna Invitational and most dynamic bars Prince George Invitational. (Photo submitted)
Theo Bernardy, Pippa the dog, Jeff Bernardy and Noah Allen were some of the participants in last year’s Mud Puddle Run. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Mud Puddle Trail Run Offers Family Fun on Williams Lake Trails

Following the success of its inaugural event in 2022, the Cariboo Memorial…

  • May 24, 2023
Theo Bernardy, Pippa the dog, Jeff Bernardy and Noah Allen were some of the participants in last year’s Mud Puddle Run. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Niko Grondines, left, encourages Lincoln Hoelzler as he competed over two days at the WKU National Championships in Calgary, Alta. (Photo courtesy of Shogun Martial Arts)

Williams Lake martial artists make WKU Canadian National Team

Two competitors from Shogun Martial Arts have qualified for the World Karate…

  • May 23, 2023
Niko Grondines, left, encourages Lincoln Hoelzler as he competed over two days at the WKU National Championships in Calgary, Alta. (Photo courtesy of Shogun Martial Arts)
The Lake City Falcons Falcons celebrate a win against PSO in 100 Mile House on Saturday, May 13, 2023. (Photo submitted)

Williams Lake Lake City Falcons junior rugby boys enjoy successful season

Recently the team won 44-5 against 100 Mile House

The Lake City Falcons Falcons celebrate a win against PSO in 100 Mile House on Saturday, May 13, 2023. (Photo submitted)
Bill Goglin with the Cariboo Disc Golf Club was lending a hand prepping the pad for a kiosk to help guide disc golfers at the Boitanio Park Disc Golf Course. The kiosk will be installed as one of the final touches on the 18-hole designer course. The Boitanio course adds to the area’s disc golf facilities, with four courses now in the Williams Lake area for the popular sport. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Cariboo Disc Golf Club puts finishing touches on Boitanio Park Disc Golf Course

The Boitanio Park Disc Golf Course is getting some final touches this…

Bill Goglin with the Cariboo Disc Golf Club was lending a hand prepping the pad for a kiosk to help guide disc golfers at the Boitanio Park Disc Golf Course. The kiosk will be installed as one of the final touches on the 18-hole designer course. The Boitanio course adds to the area’s disc golf facilities, with four courses now in the Williams Lake area for the popular sport. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)