Week 36 – Sept. 4
100 Mile boxers
Three local boxers – Brandon Balbirnie, Michael Montgomery and Kaleigh Bullerwell – fought on a card organized by Madkatz Boxing Club at Rutland Centennial Hall in Kelowna on Aug. 24.
Bullerwell won via TKO, while Montgomery lost via unanimous decision and Balbirnie lost by TKO in Round 3.
Trails enjoyed
The Interlakes Rodeo Grounds was host to more than 100 campers, as the Quad Squad South Cariboo ATV Club organized the Quad Riders ATV Association of British Columbia’s 2013 Jamboree and annual general meeting.
Week 37 – Sept. 11
Riders impress crowd
Hundreds of spectators turned up for the BC Professional Bullriders 2013 Finals at the 100 Mile & District Outriders Club Arena.
The event was held in conjunction with the South Cariboo Community Fall Fair.
Week 38 – Sept. 18
Hometown boxer wins WBC title
A split-decision victory at the Coast Hotel and Convention Centre in Langley on Sept. 13 made Ken Huber the new World Boxing Council Cruiserweight Canadian champion.
The win gave the Kamloops boxer, who grew up in 100 Mile House, an amateur record of 28-4.
Week 39 – Sept. 25
Wranglers hosted Heat
More than 600 fans were reported in attendance for the 100 Mile House Wranglers inaugural season home opener on Sept. 21.
The final score was 5-1 for the Chase Heat.
Week 40 – Oct. 2
Family snowmobile fun
Membership numbers have slowly dwindled over the years, but 100 Mile House Snowmobile Club president Al Reichardt emphasized the family-oriented direction of the group.
Reichardt organizes a number of group rides throughout the winter.
Week 41 – Oct. 9
Wranglers looking for wins
The key to turning around a struggling offence is paying the price in front of net, said 100 Mile House Wranglers coach Doug Rogers. The Wranglers had dropped five straight games.
Week 42 – Oct. 16
Nordics prepare trails
Fall had just arrived, but members of the 100 Mile Nordic Ski Society were already clearing trails in anticipation of snow and the start of the cross-country ski season.
A number of members attended a work bee on Sept. 28 at the 99 Mile Ski Trails.
Feeling the rush
Two local drag racers – Darrel Toews and his son, Michael – talked about life on the track.
The father-son duo captured championships in their respective divisions in 2012.
Week 43 – Oct. 23
Big plays in big win
The play of 100 Mile House Wranglers goaltenders, Kristian Stead and Nathan Warren, are one highlight of many in the expansion club’s first season.
The pair had made many highlight-reel saves along the way, like Warren’s last one at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre with time running down in a 3-2 victory over the Summerland Steam on Oct. 20.
Twins adapting
William and Robert Orrey are the newest additions to a family living in 108 Mile Ranch.
The twin brothers from Terrace talked about their experience this season playing away from home and for the 100 Mile House Wranglers in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League.
Week 44 – Oct. 30
New look for minor hockey
100 Mile & District Minor Hockey Association representatives announced they are adopting 100 Mile House Wranglers colours, starting with an atom team this season.
100 Mile House Wranglers club president Tom Bachynski said the gesture is “almost overwhelming.”
Week 45 – Nov. 6
Rowing experience
One of about 9,000 rowers on the Charles River in Boston competing in the world’s largest regatta was former 100 Mile House resident Alex Lubbe.
She is a member of the Shawnigan Lake School girls senior eight rowing crew.
Week 46 – Nov. 13
Adapting and succeeding
Curlers from the 100 Mile House & District White Cane Club Blind Curling Team knocked off the summer rust ahead of upcoming provincial and national competitions.
It’s the local team’s fourth season competing in the BC Blind Sports and Recreation Association.
Week 47 – Nov. 20
Celebrating community asset
Canlan Ice Sports invited the public out to an anniversary party at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on Nov. 24.
Facility manager Josh Dickerson talked about the building – celebrating 10 years since being constructed – and its multiple uses.
Week 48 – Nov. 27
High energy matchup
There was no shortage of action at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on Nov. 23 as the 100 Mile House Wranglers and Kamloops Storm traded plenty goals and fisticuffs.
Midway through an inaugural season, the Wranglers were two games over .500.
Week 49 – Dec. 4
Big moose record
A 100 Mile House resident guided a hunt for the biggest moose taken in British Columbia in 2013.
Todd Nichol, 25, shared the story and talked about working as a hunting guide in some of the province’s most remote regions.
Week 50 – Dec. 11
Six-point weekend
100 Mile House ripped Revelstoke in back-to-back Kootenay International Junior Hockey League games Dec. 7-8.
The Wranglers outscored the Grizzlies by a combined 14-1 in two games.
Week 51 – Dec. 18
South Cariboo experience
Grade 8 students from South Korea learned more than just English when they visited the South Cariboo.
More than a dozen students took to the ice at the 100 Mile Curling Club, trying a sport they’ve never done before.
Week 52 – Dec. 25
Gymnasts impress judge
Members of the South Cariboo Rhythmic Gymnastics club were encouraged by their first-ever performances in a competition in Victoria.
Coach Sang-Hee Robinson says Emily Glen, Jill McArthur, Sarah Robinson, Mikayla Julseth and Candice-Rose Mapson impressed the judge there.
