Local Sports

Get ready to be wild and in touch with nature, as Go Wild Youth for Conservation camps are head to Dawson Creek on July 10 to 14. As part of the B.C. Wildlife Federation (BCWF), Go Wild is the operation division for youth camps.

Wyatt McLeod’s first season for the WHL’s Edmonton Oil Kings, was a successful one, if a bit short.

The south Peace will be visited by cyclists this weekend as the second annual Peace Cycle Tour takes off on June 23. Four cyclists have registered so far, down from six in the inaugural event.

The Mile Zero Cruisers have donated a 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air to the Rotary Manor to be installed on a concrete pad.

Riley Krane has had quite the year as a first year midget.

This year’s Relay for Life was a great event for both participants and organizers, and of course the cause. Despite the rain and low team signup, the event was successful at raising money for cancer research.

Dawson Creek Disc Golf Club President Daniel Martin throws his drive. Dawson Creek’s disc golf club nights are Mondays at 7 pm.

Another year of volleyball at the Open Nationals hosted by U.S.A. Volleyball, another successful tournament for Steve Oliver and team.

The Peace Country Futurity and Derby is returning to Dawson Creek for the fifth time this weekend. From June 9 to 11 at the Lakota Agriplex, more than 50 riders from all over B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan will perform their barrel racing best.

The Vertical Slam Ultimate Challenge is back at Big Bam Skill Hill in Taylor for a second time, with an added twist this year to the uphill trail. An obstacle course will be held for additional fun and an extra challenge.