The 2024 BC Winter Games are coming to Quesnel.
The announcement was made by local and provincial representatives on a zoom conference call the morning of July 28.
Mayor Bob Simpson and Chief Clifford Lebrun were on the call representing their communities.
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When bidding for the games, the city needed letters of support from organizations around the community, including the Cariboo Regional District and Quesnel School District. Simpson said the first thing on their to-do list was to reach out to those partners.
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Getting those letters proved to be a challenge, as the city乌鸦传媒檚 bid looked like it wouldn乌鸦传媒檛 be completed in time, but they were able to secure an extension and submit in time.
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Quesnel hosted the BC Winter Games in 2000.
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Melanie Mark, the Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport, sent in a pre-recorded video.
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Simpson said the games are a chance for Quesnel to look forward and improve their hosting capabilities.
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Lora-Lee Murray not only coaches archery in Quesnel, but is also the BC Archery Association president. She乌鸦传媒檚 helped athletes reach the podium at past BC Games.
乌鸦传媒淭he games provide an opportunity for kids to travel and compete outside their local areas, to meet other athletes, to learn how to win and lose with dignity. It provides coaches the opportunity to mingle and connect and share ideas and strategies. It乌鸦传媒檚 just such an exciting opportunity, and I can乌鸦传媒檛 wait to be a part of the event in 2024.乌鸦传媒�
Andrew Pitre, Events Manager for BC Games Society, was happy to be awarding the games to Quesnel for the second time.
乌鸦传媒淭he planning process will kick into gear typically about two years out from the games, where our office will get in touch with the mayor乌鸦传媒檚 office and parks and rec and assemble a board of directors,乌鸦传媒� he said. 乌鸦传媒淭hat is the key planners who will lead these games.乌鸦传媒�
The 2024 BC Summer Games will be hosted in Maple Ridge.
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The 2024 BC Winter Games are coming to Quesnel.
The announcement was made by local and provincial representatives on a zoom presentation in the morning of July 28.
Mayor Bob Simpson called on the games to be co-hosted between Quesnel and Lhtako Den茅 Nation. Chief Clifford Lebrun was also on the call.
Quesnel hosted the BC Winter Games in 2000.
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