Sports

Barriere will be hosting the 2011 B.C. Under 18 zone netball championships from April 2-3, thanks to a grant for $3,000 received by the British Columbia Netball Association from the Hosting BC program.

Clearwater Ski Hill is in full swing operation and the community is thrilled! The first three weeks saw skiers hit the slopes with great enthusiasm and in record numbers. Free Day at the hill on Feb. 5 as part of the Winter Festival was hugely popular and Friday nights are buzzing with kids and adults of all ages.

A brand new cross-country ski trail is now open in Wells Gray Park.

An upset at 100 Mile Minor Hockey Bantam House Tournament the weekend before last saw dark horse Williams Lake Blackjacks come from behind to take the tourney championship.

Clearwater Rotary’s 10th annual Ice Man Fishing Derby has been postponed, not cancelled, organizers report.

Jerry the Moose will be at the 13th annual Wells Gray Birchleg on Saturday, Feb. 19.

Barriere resident Cora MacLaren has accomplished the first hurdle in achieving her dream of one day playing at the women’s national level for Team Canada.

Construction sites are often targeted by thieves because of the increased chance of finding valuable tools and building materials. Often, there is inadequate security on these sites which is why they are appealing.