Possibly. Who really knows?
Just checking in for a second. The Christmas haul was pretty darn good. The new Wii has had everyone consumed for the past few days. It's a ton of fun. I fired a pretty good round of golf this morning.
I am also taking home a new Vancouver Canucks jersey, an acoustic guitar and a copy of Rod Pedersen's "Green Magic, Canada's team wins the 2007 Grey Cup," among other things. (I know what you're thinking: "Who got the Leaf's fan a Canucks jersey?" But the first (and only) NHL game that I have attended was in Vancouver so there is a place for the jersey on my wall.
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So here is a basic summary of the holidays: 1) Great food. 2) More great food. 3) World Jr Hockey.
Haven't caught all of the games but I haven't missed much either. Canada/US should be great. Possible preview of the gold medal game? We'll see.
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It's always nice to catch up with friends and family at this time of year. Got to see "Sauce man" and we busted a few ribs laughing. Ah, the stories. Good times.
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As you may know, the NWJHL all star game is coming up on January 17th. It will be in Whitecourt, AB. Details are being worked out and I let you know what I know when I know. Capiche?
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Ok. I said I would make this short as I'm still on vacation. I am back at work on the 5th (technically) but I call the Canucks' game on the 3rd.
Enjoy the rest of 2008!
dd
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
Battle of the Boarder
CALGARY, ALBERTA - Dawson Creek is the first of four communities selected to host the EnCana-sponsored Battle of the Border women's hockey tournament in February 2009.
Calgary's Oval X-Treme women's hockey team will play the United States Selects in the opening game of the tournament on Monday, February 9, 2009 at the EnCana Events Centre. While residents experience some of the finest hockey, featuring Olympians from both sides of the border, proceeds from the event will benefit two local organizations - Dawson Creek Minor Hockey and the Ark Christian Youth Centre. The tournament runs to February 13, 2009. The remaining three locations will be announced in the coming weeks.
EnCana matches monies raised through ticket, program, 50/50 and merchandise sales, to a maximum of $30,000. In the first four years of the tournament, more than $350,000 has been raised to benefit minor hockey and family-related organizations in 18 communities in Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan, where EnCana also has operations.
Team members in the Battle of the Border >tournament include Colleen Sostorics, Carla MacLeod and Gina Kingsbury of Canada, and Molly Engstrom and Chanda Gunn of the U.S. All have represented their home countries at Winter Olympic Games.
"My teammates and I love competing in this >exhilarating tournament. The level of play is always intense and is a good warm up for 2010," says Colleen Sostorics. "Dawson Creek residents could be surprised by the level of play and speed of the game in this spirited cross-border competition."
"This will be a great opportunity to come together as a community to support the two local organizations and experience great women's hockey," adds Brian Lieverse, Community Relations Advisor with EnCana.
In addition to the game, there are a number of other community-focused elements to the Battle of the Border tournament, including an autograph session, school visits, and an "X-Treme Queen for a Day" contest.
Ticket sales and further event details will be >announced in the coming weeks. For more information, visit <http://www.battleoftheborder.ca/>www.battleoftheborder.ca.
This year, for the first time, the first tournament game will be followed with the Community Sport Hero® Awards presented by EnCana, to be held Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at Dawson Creek. The evening will celebrate local unsung heroes who have helped to pave the way to the podium and beyond for young B.C. athletes.
To nominate a hero for the Community Sport Hero® Awards, or for more information, visit <http://www.sport.bc.ca/>www.sport.bc.ca. As >part of EnCana's active commitment to sport and >recreation in communities where it operates, used kids' sports equipment will also be collected for distribution to those in need.
Calgary's Oval X-Treme women's hockey team will play the United States Selects in the opening game of the tournament on Monday, February 9, 2009 at the EnCana Events Centre. While residents experience some of the finest hockey, featuring Olympians from both sides of the border, proceeds from the event will benefit two local organizations - Dawson Creek Minor Hockey and the Ark Christian Youth Centre. The tournament runs to February 13, 2009. The remaining three locations will be announced in the coming weeks.
EnCana matches monies raised through ticket, program, 50/50 and merchandise sales, to a maximum of $30,000. In the first four years of the tournament, more than $350,000 has been raised to benefit minor hockey and family-related organizations in 18 communities in Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan, where EnCana also has operations.
Team members in the Battle of the Border >tournament include Colleen Sostorics, Carla MacLeod and Gina Kingsbury of Canada, and Molly Engstrom and Chanda Gunn of the U.S. All have represented their home countries at Winter Olympic Games.
"My teammates and I love competing in this >exhilarating tournament. The level of play is always intense and is a good warm up for 2010," says Colleen Sostorics. "Dawson Creek residents could be surprised by the level of play and speed of the game in this spirited cross-border competition."
"This will be a great opportunity to come together as a community to support the two local organizations and experience great women's hockey," adds Brian Lieverse, Community Relations Advisor with EnCana.
In addition to the game, there are a number of other community-focused elements to the Battle of the Border tournament, including an autograph session, school visits, and an "X-Treme Queen for a Day" contest.
Ticket sales and further event details will be >announced in the coming weeks. For more information, visit <http://www.battleoftheborder.ca/>www.battleoftheborder.ca.
This year, for the first time, the first tournament game will be followed with the Community Sport Hero® Awards presented by EnCana, to be held Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at Dawson Creek. The evening will celebrate local unsung heroes who have helped to pave the way to the podium and beyond for young B.C. athletes.
To nominate a hero for the Community Sport Hero® Awards, or for more information, visit <http://www.sport.bc.ca/>www.sport.bc.ca. As >part of EnCana's active commitment to sport and >recreation in communities where it operates, used kids' sports equipment will also be collected for distribution to those in need.
Chetwynd Duz Cho Midgets
Are you able to add to your discussion or put in community events?
The Midget team is having a bottle drive on Sunday Jan 4 from 12-4 to help raise funds for the Provincial 'B' Championships which they will beattending in March
Thanks
The Midget team is having a bottle drive on Sunday Jan 4 from 12-4 to help raise funds for the Provincial 'B' Championships which they will beattending in March
Thanks
Bear Mountain Press Release
Christmas Hours are as follows:
December 20-23 ----- 12 noon to 8 pm
Dec 24 - 25 ---------- Closed
Dec 26 - 30 ---------- 12 noon – 8 pm
Dec 31 and Jan 1 ----- Closed
Jan 2 - 4 ------------- 12 noon – 8 pm
Bear Mountain is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this season. Early bird season pass rates have been extended for the entire season to encourage residents to ‘Get Active’ outdoors this winter. Special events will be advertised throughout the season to showcase our hill and the many volunteers who make its operation possible.
See you on the slopes!
December 20-23 ----- 12 noon to 8 pm
Dec 24 - 25 ---------- Closed
Dec 26 - 30 ---------- 12 noon – 8 pm
Dec 31 and Jan 1 ----- Closed
Jan 2 - 4 ------------- 12 noon – 8 pm
Bear Mountain is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this season. Early bird season pass rates have been extended for the entire season to encourage residents to ‘Get Active’ outdoors this winter. Special events will be advertised throughout the season to showcase our hill and the many volunteers who make its operation possible.
See you on the slopes!
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Good 'ol Saskatchewan Blogging
The long trip back to Saskatchewan is complete. We drove pretty early in the morning which meant that most of the trip was spent dreaming. I was out the second we hit the road.
My apologies as I probably wasn't the best (oh what's the word I'm looking for?) road trip buddy. When I don't sleep I get a bit grouchy. But let's just say I told you so! Ok I didn't want to bring it up again but man am I good when it comes to directions. (I'll pay for that comment soon I'm sure.)
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I filled up for 68.9 cents/litre in Camrose, AB. 68.9! As a kid the lowest price of gas that I remember seeing is 59.9 cents/litre. The image of the Shell gas station with those numbers on it is etched in my mind. Will we see gas prices drop below that number soon? I, for one, hope so.
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It was -45 with the wind chill in Dawson Creek Sunday morning at 3am. That's about the same time we woke up to leave in Whitecourt. All day there was a wind chill warning back home. Happy holidays! It was even -36 or so in Kamloops.
Not nearly as much snow in Saskatchewan right now as back in the Peace region. I was hoping to get in a snowmobile ride on this trip but it's looking like that won't be the case. Anyone with a sled want to go in early January?
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Haven't heard what time the Canucks pulled into Dawson Creek after the game in Whitecourt Saturday night. They were delayed in leaving as there was an issue with the bus. All I know is that it wouldn't start, after that my knowledge of mechanics and the situation is a blur. Hope the boys made it home safe and didn't have to stay the night.
Speaking of staying the night, we had a little confusion with our hotel in Whitecourt. Checked into one of the local hotels and as we entered our room we found that we weren't the only ones in there. So we thought. The room was very small and looked like a bachelor had been living there for months! Needless to say we went to another place. The Quality Inn was great and we found a room at the last minute and had a great stay. Thanks!
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PG Cougar Dana Tyrell's stint with Team Canada is over. The dynamic forward suffered what is being called a serious knee injury and his tournament is over. Vancouver Giant's forward Evander Kane will take his place on the team. Hope that Tyrell isn't out of action for too long.
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Big thumbs way up to the Chetwynd Public Library's Books 'n' Bites Cafe. They put on a wonderful spread for the Peace FM/Chetwynd Communication Society/Thrift Store Christmas party. Great food, lots of laughs and even some gifts. Not bad all around.
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Did I call it or what? My Tennessee Titans locked up home field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs with a big victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. I also recall saying on the broadcast Saturday night that the Seahawks would upset the Jets. Spooky. Maybe I'll start doing some NFL locks. Look for that to come on the blog.
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Time for some sleep. Big day of visiting ahead.
Happy holidays!
dd
Wolverines 5 Canucks 1
WHITECOURT AB -- The Canucks started slow falling behind 3-0 after the first and couldn't recover as the hometown Whitecourt Wolverines won by a final score of 5-1.
The Canucks played a very strong second period, dominating the play at times. Charles Radke got the lone goal for the visitors when he absolutely undressed Wolverines captain Ryan Hore to make it 3-1. That was as close as Dawson Creek would get as the Wolverines fired a pair past Cody Garnett in the third to make the final 5-1.
The Canucks will finish the 2008 portion of the NWJHL schedule with a record of 14-7-2.
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I am officially on vacation! Feels great. Don't expect too much in the form of posting but you might see me here once or twice over the holidays... maybe.
Merry Christmas and happy holidays!
dd
The Canucks played a very strong second period, dominating the play at times. Charles Radke got the lone goal for the visitors when he absolutely undressed Wolverines captain Ryan Hore to make it 3-1. That was as close as Dawson Creek would get as the Wolverines fired a pair past Cody Garnett in the third to make the final 5-1.
The Canucks will finish the 2008 portion of the NWJHL schedule with a record of 14-7-2.
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I am officially on vacation! Feels great. Don't expect too much in the form of posting but you might see me here once or twice over the holidays... maybe.
Merry Christmas and happy holidays!
dd
Saturday, December 20, 2008
No blogging today
I'll be on the road all day on my way to Whitecourt ahead of tonight's match up with the Wolverines.
I'll try to post an update when I arrive in Whitecourt.
Have a great day.
dd
I'll try to post an update when I arrive in Whitecourt.
Have a great day.
dd
Canucks 5 Blades 1
BEAVERLODGE AB -- It took a 67 shot effort from the Canucks to outlast the Beaverlodge Blades en route to a 5-1 victory on Friday night.
The Canucks went into Beaverlodge on Friday night looking for their third straight victory. Cody Garnett was between the pipes while 21 year old Sheldon Longston was in goal for the Blades and they would be the centre of attention all night.
Dawson Creek got on the board in the first five minutes of play when Carl Dahlen found Jason Higson with a beautiful pass that was buried behind Longsdon to make it 1-0. Lucas McKenzie drew the second assist on the play.
In the second it was Higson again. Just past the midway point the speedy forward was sent in all alone on a breakaway but was hauled down from behind. Penalty shot. Longsdon got the better of him on this occasion keeping the Blades within one. The one goal lead was extended late in the period when Justin McLeod scooped up a loose puck in the high slot and fired it past the Blades netminder to make it 2-0 after fourty minutes. McKenzie and Dahlen added the helpers.
The home side got on the board early in the third to cut the lead to one but the Canucks would soon pull away. Carl Dahlen provided the Safeway turning point after backhanding a rebound past Lonsdon just prior to the midway point. Colter McLean and Lewis Weaver would add singles before the game was through and the final was 5-1.
Shots on goal in the hockey game were 67-21 in favour of the Dawson Creek Jr Canucks. The Canucks power play went 0/6 while the Blades went 1/11.
Brass Scissors three stars: 1) Longsdon 2) Dahlen 3) Garnett.
The Canucks went into Beaverlodge on Friday night looking for their third straight victory. Cody Garnett was between the pipes while 21 year old Sheldon Longston was in goal for the Blades and they would be the centre of attention all night.
Dawson Creek got on the board in the first five minutes of play when Carl Dahlen found Jason Higson with a beautiful pass that was buried behind Longsdon to make it 1-0. Lucas McKenzie drew the second assist on the play.
In the second it was Higson again. Just past the midway point the speedy forward was sent in all alone on a breakaway but was hauled down from behind. Penalty shot. Longsdon got the better of him on this occasion keeping the Blades within one. The one goal lead was extended late in the period when Justin McLeod scooped up a loose puck in the high slot and fired it past the Blades netminder to make it 2-0 after fourty minutes. McKenzie and Dahlen added the helpers.
The home side got on the board early in the third to cut the lead to one but the Canucks would soon pull away. Carl Dahlen provided the Safeway turning point after backhanding a rebound past Lonsdon just prior to the midway point. Colter McLean and Lewis Weaver would add singles before the game was through and the final was 5-1.
Shots on goal in the hockey game were 67-21 in favour of the Dawson Creek Jr Canucks. The Canucks power play went 0/6 while the Blades went 1/11.
Brass Scissors three stars: 1) Longsdon 2) Dahlen 3) Garnett.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Time to update
It has been a whirlwind past couple of days.
I didn't really get to celebrate the Canucks' 6-2 victory over Fort St John on Saturday for very long as I was in a car accident on my way back to Chetwynd. I hit a patch of ice and went into the ditch where I then hit an approach, launching my car into the air, and rolled several times.
Somehow I walked away.
I've had people tell me that I'm lucky to be alive. It really kind of puts things into perspective. You start to think about what's really important in life and what doesn't' even matter at all.
I really need to say thank you to Duncan and his wife Shauna (apologies if that is spelt wrong) although I was told not to. They were lifesavers, literally. I was in the ditch at 2:30am and I didn't know who to call but Duncan. (luckily I had cell phone service). Duncan, Shauna and their two kids jumped in their truck and found me a little while later. Shauna drove me to the Dawson Creek hospital and stayed with me until the doctor had seen me and Duncan came back in the morning to pick me up once I was released. They did so much for me. Shauna called the RCMP for me once we arrived at the hospital and took care of that. They were going to welcome me into their home that night if I had not been kept overnight. They also drove me all the way back home to Chetwynd the next day.
I don't really think I could ever express just how thankful that I am. Duncan finally had enough and had to put me back in line. "Darren, you know I'm really $#*%@^ tired of hearing you say thank you." So instead of saying thank you, I appreciate everything that you and your family have done for me.
I also want to say thank you to my friends at the district of Chetwynd who dropped off a very nice card and a fruit basket. That was a very nice gesture. Thank you.
I'm on my feet and was back at work today for the first time this morning. My back still hurts but it's nothing that I can't handle.
I do have a summary from the Canucks' game that I will post sometime later today in the post titled "Canucks 6 Huskies 2."
Things are getting back to normal and that is a good thing.
Have a good one.
dd
I didn't really get to celebrate the Canucks' 6-2 victory over Fort St John on Saturday for very long as I was in a car accident on my way back to Chetwynd. I hit a patch of ice and went into the ditch where I then hit an approach, launching my car into the air, and rolled several times.
Somehow I walked away.
I've had people tell me that I'm lucky to be alive. It really kind of puts things into perspective. You start to think about what's really important in life and what doesn't' even matter at all.
I really need to say thank you to Duncan and his wife Shauna (apologies if that is spelt wrong) although I was told not to. They were lifesavers, literally. I was in the ditch at 2:30am and I didn't know who to call but Duncan. (luckily I had cell phone service). Duncan, Shauna and their two kids jumped in their truck and found me a little while later. Shauna drove me to the Dawson Creek hospital and stayed with me until the doctor had seen me and Duncan came back in the morning to pick me up once I was released. They did so much for me. Shauna called the RCMP for me once we arrived at the hospital and took care of that. They were going to welcome me into their home that night if I had not been kept overnight. They also drove me all the way back home to Chetwynd the next day.
I don't really think I could ever express just how thankful that I am. Duncan finally had enough and had to put me back in line. "Darren, you know I'm really $#*%@^ tired of hearing you say thank you." So instead of saying thank you, I appreciate everything that you and your family have done for me.
I also want to say thank you to my friends at the district of Chetwynd who dropped off a very nice card and a fruit basket. That was a very nice gesture. Thank you.
I'm on my feet and was back at work today for the first time this morning. My back still hurts but it's nothing that I can't handle.
I do have a summary from the Canucks' game that I will post sometime later today in the post titled "Canucks 6 Huskies 2."
Things are getting back to normal and that is a good thing.
Have a good one.
dd
Monday, December 15, 2008
Canucks 6 Huskies 2
Yes there was a hockey game on Saturday night and I'll get to that at a later time when I'm feeling better. Right now my back is killing me.
If you haven't heard by now, I was in a bad car accident on Saturday night. I'm ok, just a few scratches and a sore back. I'm stuck in bed resting so maybe I'll have a little bit of time to post later on when I'm feeling better.
Hope you have a better day than me.
dd
If you haven't heard by now, I was in a bad car accident on Saturday night. I'm ok, just a few scratches and a sore back. I'm stuck in bed resting so maybe I'll have a little bit of time to post later on when I'm feeling better.
Hope you have a better day than me.
dd
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