â–ş Listen Live
â–ş Listen Live

City installs new synthetic turf at Masich Place Stadium

The City has started the process of installing new synthetic turf at Masich Place Stadium

The project also includes track upgrades and landscaping

After nearly 30 years of use, the facility had begun to show its age

The new playing field will meet Canadian Football League and FIFA standards

New throwing and jumping facilities are set to International Association of Athletics Federations specs

“I really think it’s a step up. Even though it’s not quite track and field specific, it’s more multi-use. I’m looking forward to watching some soccer games here with UNBC and other sports as well.” – Ron Davis, long-time local track and field coach

Construction should be complete by this fall with the upgraded facility to open 2017

Something going on in the Prince George area you think people should know about?
Send us a news tip by emailing [email protected].

Continue Reading

cjci Now playing play

cirx Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Hartley’s Sports Shorts; Tuesday, July 15th

The Prince George Spruce Kings have added one of their former players to their coaching staff. The BCHL team has announced that Sam Muchalla will be its Skills & Development Coach for the upcoming 2025-2026 season.

Exploration Place frustrated by costly summer crime spree

"Just over the summer we have had the garden cut open three or four times. We have had the train shed broken into multiple times, the school house broken into multiple times and we've had our loading bay security gate broken into twice."

Downtown Summerfest set for Saturday

Downtown Prince George is bringing back a summer favourite event this weekend.  On Saturday, Downtown Prince George is hosting the annual Downtown Summerfest, bringing food, entertainment, shopping, and other activities to Veterans Plaza at City Hall.  "I think I'm most excited just to see the community come together and be downtown, and really just have a great time at this event," said Downtown Prince George Executive Director Chrisie Berry.

B.C. urges water conservation as drought deepens in some regions

British Columbia’s water, land and resource stewardship minister is encouraging residents to conserve water, saying drought is worsening in parts of the province. 

Rollover near Valemount results in two fatalities

Police say the vehicle was travelling east when it collided with a concrete barrier and flipped on to its roof, rolling a few times. The investigation remains ongoing and Mounties are working to find a cause.
- Advertisement -