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Three teams from Black Diamond Lanes gave glittering performances at the Youth Bowling Council zone championships on the weekend. Now, they'll get the chance to do the same in the provincial spotlight.

The D.P. Todd Trojans, like so many other teams this season, had no answer for Ruth Hamblin.

Wells on her skis again and heading for Canada Winter Games

Wells back on her skis and heading for Canada Winter Games

Former national team coach Dave Wood says there needs to be a shift in thinking for Canada to create more ski racers and keep them interested in moving up the competitive ladder, and that has to start at the club level.

Dave Wood is enjoying life outside the pressure-cooker. A year ago at this time, he was working full-throttle as head coach of Canada's national cross-country ski team in anticipation of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

The D.P. Todd Trojans, like so many other teams this season, had no answer for Ruth Hamblin.

The Prince George Spruce Kings did everything in their power to pull closer to a playoff position. But wins proved elusive in their last home weekend of the season and they didn't get much help on the out-of-town scoreboard.

Arthur Williams Citizen staff [email protected] Athletes braved strong winds to compete in the 2011 Prince George Iceman, Sunday. Patrick Turner topped the solo men's competition with a time of one hour, 48 minutes and 21 seconds.

SATURDAY BASKETBALL: College Heights Cougars senior girls tournament resumes at 9 a.m., College Heights secondary school. Semifinals at 9 and 10:45 a.m., final at 4:30 p.m. HOCKEY: BCHL -- Prince George Spruce Kings vs. Westside Warriors, 7 p.m.