Smithers Interior News, July 30, 2014

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Athletes from the Bulkley Valley held their own against some of the best in the country during this year’s North American Indigenous Games in Regina, bringing home eight medals last weekend. Hazelton’s Joel Patsey captured gold with the U16 soccer team with a tight 2-1 victory over Team Saskatchewan, while older brother Jalen won silver with the U18 team losing to Saskatchewan 4-0 in the finals. “It was a great experience getting to play soccer at that level and getting the exposure of travelling and seeing what the competition is like in other areas,” said Jalen. “We got to represent the community and our town . . . we made a lot of memories that I’ll never forget.” Jerry Morrison, Joel and Jalen’s grandfather, also travelled to watch them compete in the Games. “The most exciting part was watching my grandkids play soccer,” said Morrison. “They’re dedicated to keeping fit all the time and it was exciting to see them take themselves to the limit.” In the pool, Bulkley Valley Otters’ swimmers Travis Pete and Monica Joseph won three medals each. Pete brought home bronze in the 400 metre freestyle.

LEGENDARY BATTLE In a battle of watery proportions, dozens of kids took up water gun arms against the Smithers Volunteer Fire Department in the annual water fight on Thursday afternoon outside the Bulkley Valley Recreation Centre. Kendra Wong photo

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