Skip to content

Local Sports

UPDATE: Turcotte wins second gold at X Games

UPDATE: Turcotte wins second gold at X Games

Clearwater snowmobiler takes first places in speed and style plus freestyle in Aspen, Colorado
Read more >
Turcotte wins first gold at X Games

Turcotte wins first gold at X Games

Local snowmobiler takes first place in speed and style event in Aspen, Colorado
Read more >
The Barriere Outdoor Club is alive and well

The Barriere Outdoor Club is alive and well

By Barb Smith
Read more >
Barriere Secondary athletics update for January 2018

Barriere Secondary athletics update for January 2018

Barriere Secondary Senior Boys Basketball Team are currently ranked seventh in the province. The boys are led by Tyler Schilling and Cameron Kerslake. The team placed second in the Agassiz tournament, first in the Merritt tournament, and third at the Fulton Cup. The boys have a busy January playing in Valleyview, St. John’s and then they will be hosting the Cougar Classic on Friday, Feb. 2, and 3. The boys are coached by Barriere Alumni Dusty Pawloff and Nick McInnes.
Read more >
Where Are They Now? Spike enjoying life after Kamloops Blazers

Where Are They Now? Spike enjoying life after Kamloops Blazers

By Marty Hastings / Kamloops This Week
Read more >
Where are they now?: Terwiel working as civil engineer in Oregon

Where are they now?: Terwiel working as civil engineer in Oregon

By Marty Hastings / Kamloops This Week
Read more >
New Year’s Eve Bull Riding a sellout event

New Year’s Eve Bull Riding a sellout event

Professional Bull Riding welcomes 2018 in the North Thompson Agriplex, Barriere
Read more >
Fowler wins 50/50 Fish and Game Club raffle

Fowler wins 50/50 Fish and Game Club raffle

Area Resident Bill Fowler is the lucky winner of the North Thompson Fish and Game Club Society’s 50/50 raffle. Fowler is shown here receiving a cheque for $1900 from NTFGCS rep Kathy Campbell.
Read more >
Bulls ready to buck in the New Year at the North Thompson Agriplex in Barriere

Bulls ready to buck in the New Year at the North Thompson Agriplex in Barriere

By Jill Hayward
Read more >
Teddy Bear Toss tease — Chyzowski, Blazers’ fans robbed of warm, fuzzy moment after disallowed goal

Teddy Bear Toss tease — Chyzowski, Blazers’ fans robbed of warm, fuzzy moment after disallowed goal

It was nothing against Minnie Mouse, but Kamloops Blazers’ forward Jermaine Loewen didn’t look thrilled to be in her company. On Teddy Bear Toss Day, fans are encouraged to launch stuffed animals and winter wear onto the ice after the Blazers’ first goal. The haul is donated to local charities, part of the tradition that started in Kamloops in 1993 and is now a fixture in junior hockey cities across North America.
Read more >