Gaven Crites

  • 639 Stories | 
  • Page 5 of 32
100 Mile House Wranglers forward Tyler Garcia, right, was on the ice against Kamloops Storm skater Jamieson Murray during an exhibition game at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on Sept. 5. The local Kootenay International Junior Hockey League club hosts the Chase Heat in its 2015-16 season opener on Sept. 12.

Coach Hladun: Wranglers are ‘miles ahead’

100 Mile House hosting Chase Heat in KIJHL season opener

100 Mile House Wranglers forward Tyler Garcia, right, was on the ice against Kamloops Storm skater Jamieson Murray during an exhibition game at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on Sept. 5. The local Kootenay International Junior Hockey League club hosts the Chase Heat in its 2015-16 season opener on Sept. 12.
Maureen Pinkney hit a drive on the No. 1 tee box at the 108 Golf Resort during the 108 Ladies Club Championship on Aug. 23. The 108 Ladies have been enjoying a great season of golf with warm weather and a variety of games every week.

Ladies enjoying stellar season

108 Ladies Club season in full swing at 108 Golf Resort

Maureen Pinkney hit a drive on the No. 1 tee box at the 108 Golf Resort during the 108 Ladies Club Championship on Aug. 23. The 108 Ladies have been enjoying a great season of golf with warm weather and a variety of games every week.
Local referee Brandon Balbirnie, right, completed a multi-stage fitness run, also known as a “beep test”, with David Queree, a Richmond referee, during the fitness portion of a BC Hockey Summer Officiating School at Lake Cowichan, Aug. 3-7.

Despite abuse, young ref loves his job

Balbirnie a valuable part of local officiating association

Local referee Brandon Balbirnie, right, completed a multi-stage fitness run, also known as a “beep test”, with David Queree, a Richmond referee, during the fitness portion of a BC Hockey Summer Officiating School at Lake Cowichan, Aug. 3-7.

108 Senior Men’s Open results

Local golfers Weiduwilt, Hadden score lowest net in tourney

Candidates weigh in on first leaders debate

All four candidates ready and willing to debate locally

South Cariboo Rec. Centre employee Harlow Blixt put the finishing touches on one of the recently installed logo decals dotting the ice surface at the local arena on Aug. 7. The Junior B hockey season is around the corner as the 100 Mile House Wranglers host a pair of exhibition games against the Kamloops Storm, Sept. 5-6 and kick off the 2015-16 season at home against the Chase Heat on Sept. 12.

Excitement building for new season

100 Mile House Wranglers hosting main camp Sept. 3-4

South Cariboo Rec. Centre employee Harlow Blixt put the finishing touches on one of the recently installed logo decals dotting the ice surface at the local arena on Aug. 7. The Junior B hockey season is around the corner as the 100 Mile House Wranglers host a pair of exhibition games against the Kamloops Storm, Sept. 5-6 and kick off the 2015-16 season at home against the Chase Heat on Sept. 12.
District of 100 Mile House director of economic development and planning Joanne Doddridge, middle, joined principal planner Graham Farstad and assistant planner Amanda Grochowich of the Arlington Group, a Vancouver-based planning and land use company, in Centennial Park during the recent 50th anniversary celebrations. They talked to residents about the Official Community Plan, which is being updated and sets the general direction for development in 100 Mile House.

Residents like community vision, goals

More feedback sought as official community plan and zoning bylaw re-write move forward

District of 100 Mile House director of economic development and planning Joanne Doddridge, middle, joined principal planner Graham Farstad and assistant planner Amanda Grochowich of the Arlington Group, a Vancouver-based planning and land use company, in Centennial Park during the recent 50th anniversary celebrations. They talked to residents about the Official Community Plan, which is being updated and sets the general direction for development in 100 Mile House.

Nordics lock up funding for new trail

$20,515 grant to build new non-motorized multi-use trail loop

Local residents Tawny Taylor, left, Ingrid Meyer, Tabatha Jones and Graham Allison, far right, joined Cariboo Regional District Area G Director Al Richmond, Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett and Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod at a funding announcement for a water treatment plant in 108 Mile Ranch on July 25.

Money secured for water treatment plant

Provincial, federal governments promise funds for new water treatment plant in 108 Mile Ranch

Local residents Tawny Taylor, left, Ingrid Meyer, Tabatha Jones and Graham Allison, far right, joined Cariboo Regional District Area G Director Al Richmond, Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett and Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod at a funding announcement for a water treatment plant in 108 Mile Ranch on July 25.
The Shuswap Defenders celebrated after a 13-2 victory over the Jake's Pub Old Buds to capture the 100 Mile House men's fastball league 2015 championship at Lumberman's Park on July 24.

Shuswap stumps Jake’s Pub

Defenders avenge 2014 loss with decisive 2015 championship

The Shuswap Defenders celebrated after a 13-2 victory over the Jake's Pub Old Buds to capture the 100 Mile House men's fastball league 2015 championship at Lumberman's Park on July 24.
100 Mile House U14 player Jakob Cutler, right, challenged Williams Lake's Jared Brown for the ball during a round robin game of the Les Sinnott Memorial Boys B Cup, a provincial soccer tournament, hosted by the 100 Mile House & District Soccer Association at the Soccer Park, July 9-12.

100 Mile hosts impressive provincial tourney

'It was a lot of work, but in the end it's worth it to show off our community'

100 Mile House U14 player Jakob Cutler, right, challenged Williams Lake's Jared Brown for the ball during a round robin game of the Les Sinnott Memorial Boys B Cup, a provincial soccer tournament, hosted by the 100 Mile House & District Soccer Association at the Soccer Park, July 9-12.
Goalie Kristian Stead was the Wranglers 2014-15 season MVP and is making the jump to Junior A with the Nipawin Hawks in Saskatchewan. Defenceman Jayden Syrota, the Wranglers second leading scorer last season, is set to play with the Weyburn Red Wings of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

Wranglers MVP, top scoring d-man move on

Kristian Stead, Jayden Syrota off to Saskatchewan for Junior A hockey

Goalie Kristian Stead was the Wranglers 2014-15 season MVP and is making the jump to Junior A with the Nipawin Hawks in Saskatchewan. Defenceman Jayden Syrota, the Wranglers second leading scorer last season, is set to play with the Weyburn Red Wings of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.
With family members of the victims of Flight 21 in attendance, local resident Stephen Pellizzari read aloud the names of the deceased at an emotional ceremony in 100 Mile House on July 8 marking the 50th anniversary of the deadly plane explosion

‘We’ll never forget’

Dozens mourn loved ones lost in Flight 21 explosion on emotional 50th anniversary

With family members of the victims of Flight 21 in attendance, local resident Stephen Pellizzari read aloud the names of the deceased at an emotional ceremony in 100 Mile House on July 8 marking the 50th anniversary of the deadly plane explosion
Former 100 Mile House Wranglers Devan Suidy is taking his size and talent to the collegiate level next fall, suiting up for the Voyageurs men's hockey team and pursuing a career in power engineering on a partial scholarship with Portage College in Lac la Biche, Alberta.

Wranglers captain scores scholarship

Devan Suidy set to play college hockey in Lac la Biche, Alberta

Former 100 Mile House Wranglers Devan Suidy is taking his size and talent to the collegiate level next fall, suiting up for the Voyageurs men's hockey team and pursuing a career in power engineering on a partial scholarship with Portage College in Lac la Biche, Alberta.

Dogs trampled fatally by deer

Vet recommends keeping a watchful eye on smaller pets

More focus on residential schools in B.C. curriculum

SD27 teachers piloted new curriculum related to residential schools

Local defenceman Reece Forman, who played his last two seasons in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, is moving on to Minot State University in North Dakota, where he's joining the Beavers Men's Ice Hockey team and studying criminal justice.

‘Four more years’

Reece Forman to play for championship calibre university team

Local defenceman Reece Forman, who played his last two seasons in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, is moving on to Minot State University in North Dakota, where he's joining the Beavers Men's Ice Hockey team and studying criminal justice.
Transportation Minister and Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone, left, made an announcement near 100 Mile House on June 25 regarding a $4-million expansion of a provincial livestock fencing program. Stone was joined by Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett and Kevin Boon, general manager of the British Columbia Cattlemen's Association.

New fences help ranchers, protect motorists

Province adds $4 million to livestock fencing program through 2017

Transportation Minister and Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone, left, made an announcement near 100 Mile House on June 25 regarding a $4-million expansion of a provincial livestock fencing program. Stone was joined by Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett and Kevin Boon, general manager of the British Columbia Cattlemen's Association.
100 Mile House resident Mike Hall, left, assisted Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett and Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone with a weed removal demonstration following a government announcement at 108 Mile regarding invasive plants and job creation funding on June 25.

‘Weed-busters’ ready for combat

$300,000 from province for nine local jobs to remove invasive plants

100 Mile House resident Mike Hall, left, assisted Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett and Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone with a weed removal demonstration following a government announcement at 108 Mile regarding invasive plants and job creation funding on June 25.

Trappers challenge forest industry

BC Trappers Association calls on government, industry to protect birds