The West Fraser Centre was filled with smiles and culture on Thursday night (Feb. 22) as the opening ceremonies took place for the 2024 Lhtako Quesnel BC Winter Games.
In total, 830 athletes are participating in the games over eight zones: Kootenays, Thompson-Okanagan, Fraser Valley, Fraser River, Vancouver-Coastal, Vancouver Island,-Central Coast, North West, and Cariboo-North East.
This is the first time in its 46-year history the games are being co-hosted by a city and Indigenous community, something the two have said is a true partnership and in the spirit of reconciliation.
After introductions and speeches, the torch was lit and walked around the entire arena before the cauldron was lit to symbolize the opening of the games.
On Friday, the games begin at various...