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A new job propelled Bryce Gladdish to return to running again. Now four years later, Gladdish is on the cusp of competing in his inaugural Subaru Ironman Canada race, Aug. 26, in Penticton.

The schedule for the 2012 peewee double-A provincial tournament this weekend in Chilliwack has been determined with the Prince George Lomak Knights throwing out the first pitch on Thursday at 9 a.m. against the Rutland (Kelowna) Rockies.

Tania Jakubowski, 19, practices on the balance beam for the first time since 2005 during Saturday's Prince George Gymnastics Club reunion.

Two more medals were earned by members of the Prince George Barracudas Swim Club on Day 4 of the 2012 Canadian Age Group Championship in Calgary.

Shelby Jansen is the proud new owner of a provincial record. Jansen, a 13-year-old who trains with the Prince George Track and Field Club, set the new B.C. standard for her age group in the 300-metre run on the weekend.

The Prince George Cougars have taken another important step in building a strong on-ice product. On Tuesday, the Cats signed defenceman Tate Olson to a standard Western Hockey League contract.

There was no doubt baseball was in Mark Mosure future the day he entered the world. Mosure, a second-year Prince George IDL Midget Knights second baseman, was born into a family who has a passion for the game.

Cole Laviolette is back at home and in control again. The Prince George IDL Midget Knights catcher was in danger of missing the 2012 B.C.

Haley Black may need to consider a name change after picking up two gold, a silver and three bronze medals at the 2012 Canadian Age Group Championship in Calgary.

A storm blew through Prince George on Friday afternoon but before it hit the Prince George IDL Midget Knights wrecked some havoc of their own.