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The Prince George Barracudas surged through the waves to win seven medals and set six club records at the Western Canadian swimming championships in New Westminster last weekend. Their success resulted in an 11th-place overall finish.

Tiana Gairns clocked a time of 55.33 seconds to finish 11th overall in the first run of Monday’s female Super G at the Teck U16 provincial championships at Purden Ski Village.

The Prince George Cougars witnessed firsthand the lethal power play of the Portland Winterhawks. Tuesday night in Portland, the Winterhawks struck for three man-advantage goals in a 5-1 victory in a WHL Western Conference clash.

The Prince George Youth Soccer Association has scored a partnership with UNBC Athletics that will be beneficial to both sides on the pitch.

The Cariboo Cougars clinched a playoff spot after a two-game road sweep of the North Island Silvertips last weekend. The Cats beat the Silvertips 6-1 in Courtenay Sunday and 3-2 in Port Alberni Saturday to return to the .

The Prince George Iceman race may have been cancelled this year due to frigid temperatures, but that's not stopping Van Bien elementary students from achieving their goal.

The Prince George Youth Soccer Association has scored a partnership with UNBC Athletics that will be beneficial to both sides on the pitch.

Alpine skiers from across B.C. will race down the slopes at Purden Mountain Ski Village this week at the Teck U16 provincial championships.

Their bandwagon was burning but the road-weary Prince George Cougars found a way to turn on the extinguishers and snuff the Seattle Thunderbirds.

For the first time this season, the Prince George Spruce Kings lost back-to-back home games at the Coliseum. The visiting Nanaimo Clippers edged the Kings 2-1 Sunday night in B.C. Hockey League action.