Local Sports

Burns Lake hosts bantam teams from Houston, Terrace and Fort St. James

Lakes District Secondary School (LDSS) junior girls and boys basketball teams played their first game of the season against Vanderhoof’s Northside Christian School last week. Results were LDSS girls 26, Northside girls 44; LDSS boys 39, Northside boys 24. (Flavio Nienow photos)

Curious community members came out to the Rod Reid Trail on Sunday as part of Global Fat Bike Day to try out this fun winter sport. Fat bikes of all sizes were made available for anyone who was game to try. It was a sunny afternoon of fat tires on snow. (Submitted photos)

With the bulk of the trails packed and the recent snowfall, Omineca Ski Club volunteers were able to bring out their big snow groomer (BR275) earlier than usual this year. It’s time get out there and enjoy some great skiing. (Submitted photo)

The province’s best male curlers will compete in the Cariboo in 2019

One full day of action is complete as Langley hosts the BC high school boys volleyball championships

Burns Lake hosted its second hockey tournament of the season last weekend. Pee wee teams from Houston, Fraser Lake, Vanderhoof, Smithers, Fort St. James, Hazelton and Prince George travelled to Burns Lake in spite of a snowfall warning to showcase their skills. Vanderhoof won first place, Prince George won second, and Fraser Lake was third. (Flavio Nienow photos)

Teams from Houston, Smithers, Vanderhoof, Fort St. James and Fraser Lake travelled to Burns Lake for a novice hockey tournament last weekend. The seven and eight year olds had a great time while perfecting their skils. No scores were kept during the tournament. (Flavio Nienow photos)

Last week’s snowfall was welcomed with open arms by the Omineca Ski Club. Volunteers have been working steadily to groom the trails. “With more snow in the forecast it won’t be long before the big groomer comes out of the shed,” said the club last week. “Come on out and enjoy the unbelievably good early season conditions.” (Submitted photo)

Children between the ages of four and 12 will have a special program at the Omineca Ski Club this year - the skills development program, which is sponsored by Cross Country B.C. Certified coaches will be working with each age group (4-5, 6-9, and 10-12). The program will be held on Sunday afternoons from between 2-4 p.m., starting on Jan. 7, 2018. (Submitte photo)