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It's not over until it's over, especially with a slithery rival.

It was another disappointing end to the week for Jen Rusnell and her team at the 2012 B.C. Scotties Tournament of Hearts.

It's official, the Prince George Cougars are No. 1 - to draft first overall in the 2012 Western Hockey League bantam draft in the spring.

Runners and fundraising enthusiasts are invited to get their glow on during the second annual Snowdaze eight-kilometre (five mile) night run Saturday, Feb. 4.

WHL: Everett Silvertips 4 Prince George Cougars 3 1st period: 1. Everett Austin Adam 2 (Lofthouse) 1:49 2. Everett Josh Birkholz 23 (Fowlie, Bauml) 5:32 pp 3.

Chris Knight rolled the dice on a second career and came up lucky again. "It's primarily a hobby," said Knight, who was visiting Las Vegas on Jan. 13 when he learned he was recognized as one of KZG World's Top 100 ClubFitters for 2012.

Jose Araujo helped the University of Northern British Columbia Timberwolves' men's basketball take sole possession of the second place last weekend in the PACWEST with a pair of victories on the Lower Mainland.

Jen Rusnell and her rink at the 2012 B.C. Scotties Tournament of Hearts wrapped up the event in a four-way tie for fourth place.

The playoffs are set for the senior Prince George High School Basketball League. In the first girls' semifinal, the Duchess Park Condors visit the D.P. Todd Trojans on Monday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. The other three semifinals are Wednesday, Feb. 8.

It was an ideal situation for many curlers Jen Rusnell found herself in at the 2012 B.C. Scotties Tournament of Hearts.