The North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee says it remains open to hosting a junior hockey team in Quesnel.
It released the following letter:
January 29, 2024Quesnel, B.C
Over the past few weeks, the North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee has been in discussions with a proponent of a potential junior hockey franchise interested in locating to Quesnel. Last week, the committee hoped to reach an agreement that would both host this franchise and support the continued success of the Quesnel Kangaroos. However, the proponent has since withdrawn their proposal.
“We believe it is important that our community continues to support the Quesnel Kangaroos who have been embedded here since 1947,” said Co-Chair Director Jim Glassford. “Unfortunately, we were unable to come to a mutual agreement that would enable both teams to be viable.”
“We remain open to hosting a junior hockey team in the West Fraser Centre alongside the Quesnel Kangaroos. Quesnel has done it before, and we know we will again in the future,” said Co-Chair Councillor Laurey-Anne Roodenburg.The North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee is comprised of City of Quesnel Council and four Northern Directors of the Cariboo Regional District. Its primary role is to facilitate recreation services provided through several community facilities including the Quesnel & District Arts and Recreation Centre, West Fraser Centre and Quesnel Arena, the Indoor Sports Centre, and several parks and trails.
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