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It might come down to show of hands whether Prince George wins the bid to host the 2013 Memorial Cup.

Tyson Witala is taking his talents out of town. Next season, Witala will step into the lineup of the Kelowna-based Westside Warriors. The B.C. Hockey League club and the player reached an agreement late last week.

It's never boring when the Duchess Park Condors and PGSS Polars junior girls basketball teams take to the floor. On Saturday at College Heights secondary, the two local rivals collided in the final game of the district championship tournament.

Full-contact football would not be a lot of fun if played outdoors in Prince George this weekend.

Playing on home ice is supposed to be an advantage. That hasn't been the case for the Prince George Cougars lately.

The plan was to play the style of game that will lead to playoff success. The Cariboo Cougars didn't have the necessary jump on Saturday night but they found it on Sunday. In a weekend doubleheader in the B.C.

The Prince George Custom Walls & Ceilings/Houle Electric ringette team faced stiff competition in its final tournament of the season. The petite-level club, coached by Jana Campbell and Dee Matzelle, posted a 1-2-1 record at a gathering in Houston.

One of Christine Kennedy's final acts of home-court magic was oh-so fitting.

No player likes missing a game. But, even though Josh Connolly and Brett Harris arrived home too late to suit up for their Cariboo Cougars on Sunday, they had huge smiles on their faces. And for good reason.

For the second year in a row, the Duchess Park Condors will take flight at the provincial championship tournament. Saturday night, on their home court, the Condors claimed the junior boys basketball zone title.