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One week from today the Prince George Gymnastics Club will play host to more than 550 athletes at the 2013 Artistic Gymnastics B.C. championship.

Alia Wilson has two passions, tumbling and travelling. The 10-year-old's talent for gymnastics has allowed her to fulfill her second love. "It's very exciting because I get to go to Winnipeg," said Wilson.

The Prince George Cougars are mourning the death of scout Rob Charney. The WHL team announced Wednesday that Charney, a Manitoba scout based in Winnipeg, died after a battle with cancer.

All games at Prince George Citizen Field Tuesday, Aug. 13 Canada vs. United States, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14 Japan vs. Bahamas, 3 p.m. Cuba vs. Taiwan, 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 United States vs. Bahamas, 3 p.m. Cuba vs. Canada, 7 p.m. Friday, Aug.

Mike Hawes had his contract with the Prince George Spruce Kings extended for an additional two seasons Thursday. Hawes became the Spruce Kings general manager in November 2010. He joined the B.C.

With former Toronto Blue Jays players Duane Ward, Jesse Barfield, Lloyd Moseby and Homer Bush signing autographs behind him, Baseball B.C.

Cuba will be back to try to defend its World Baseball Challenge title this summer in Prince George, but will have to get past the likes of the United States, Japan and Taiwan to do it.

Spring has sprung in Prince George and that's attracted a flock of Blue Jays.

Rush goes undefeated at provincial ringette championship

Three members of the Prince George Blizzard Speed Skating Club competed at the Canada West Short Track championship in Canmore, Alta. over the weekend.