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I am very proud to present this final report on the performance of the Prince George 2015 Canada
Winter Games Host Society and the execution of the 2015 Canada Winter Games. Many people
in our community and across northern British Columbia dedicated the better part of six years to
ensuring the Canada Games were delivered in spectacular form. In addition, we had a solid team
of dedicated staff and an amazing army of ‘green jacketed’ volunteers that worked hard to deliver
the 2015 Canada Winter Games for the athletes, coaches, managers, officials, parents, citizens,
sponsors and spectators.
The Host Society was fortunate to have the strong support from our government partners, the
Canada Games Council, the other communities in northern BC, corporate sponsors and friends
of the Games who provided the funding and support to pull off a very successful event. Then the
communities of northern BC stepped up and assisted the Host Society in delivering a great Canada
Games. For this I am extremely grateful and proud.
The 2015 Canada Winter Games will leave an extensive list of legacies for northern British
Columbian citizens and our provincial sport system. These legacies and the lasting memories of
the Canada Games will inspire our next generation of athletes and artists for many years to come
and build on what was accomplished here in northern BC. I am glad to have journeyed with you
and shared many experiences with all of the people involved and that helped us deliver the 25th
edition of the Canada Games.
Merci beaucoup/Thank you very much/Snachalhuya
Anthony Everett
Board Chair
Message from the chair
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Message from the cEO
I am very proud to have been a part of the 2015 Canada Winter Games and of the efforts
by the Board of Directors, staff and volunteers to come together and deliver a great Canada
Games experience for everyone who attended and participated in the Games. There is a sense
of accomplishment and confidence in the air above Prince George and it is great to know that
the 2015 Canada Winter Games played a role in putting this community and the entire region of
northern British Columbia on the national stage.
As the Games fade into the distance the future for sport and events in Prince George is getting
brighter and brighter. The Vancouver Canucks training camp and Hockey Canada’s TELUS Cup are
now coming and many more sports and events have a reason to consider Prince George as their
next stop. The people are ready, the facilities are here and the region’s ability to host has grown
exponentially over the past five years.
September 17, 2010 marked the start of a journey for the City of Prince George when it won the
right to host the 2015 Canada Winter Games. From there the community rallied around a dream
and executed one of the best Canada Games in the forty-eight year history of the event. The
weather was great for the spectators and provided stress for the course builders and officials but
everything worked out in the end. The athletes all got their chance at a medal performance and
the spectators were treated to great feats of courage and accomplishment from every athlete.
The icing on the cake was the festival atmosphere kicked off at the CN Centre with the opening
ceremony followed by seventeen days of great entertainment and capped off with a spectacular
send off from UNBC. The artists, performers and entertainers pulled it all together every night in
great Canadian spirit and their canvas was signed each night by an amazing fireworks show.
Thank you to the athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, artists, performers, entertainers, sponsors
and spectators for making the 25th edition of the Canada Games a February to remember and
great birthday present to the City of Prince George as its celebrates its 100th anniversary.
Merci beaucoup/Thank you very much/Snachalhuya
Stuart H. Ballantyne
Chief Executive Officer
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about the host society
Our story began in 2009 when the City of Prince George formed the Bid
Committee and began the journey to secure and host the 2015 Canada
Winter Games. The bid was well thought out, well prepared and the pitch well
executed. The fruits of the Bid Committee’s labour came on September 17,
2010 when Prince George became the successful host city of the 2015 Games.
Travel forward to February of 2015, when thousands of Canada’s best and
brightest young athletes set their sights on Prince George and northern
British Columbia as the region hosted the 2015 Canada Winter Games, the
25th Edition of the Canada Games. The year 2015 also marked the 100th
Anniversary of the City of Prince George and the 25th Anniversary of
the University of Northern British Columbia. These significant milestones
enhanced the hosting of the Canada Games by combining the celebrations of
Prince George and UNBC and invited the entire nation to join in the festivities.
More than 2,400 young Canadian athletes were a part of over 3,400 total
participants from across Canada competing in 19 unique sporting competitions.
These participants were joined by more than 400 members of the national
and local media, over 1,000 special guests and VIPs and approximately 500
officials, and thousands of visitors as they converged in the northwest corner
of Canada. The 2015 Games marked the first time the winter edition of the
Canada Games was held in the province of British Columbia. Additionally, it
was the largest multi-sport and cultural festival ever held in northern British
Columbia as the nation honoured and celebrated youth achievements over the
18-day event.
The Canada Games are a uniquely Canadian event that is rarely duplicated
across the globe. Each province and territory is given a chance to host and it
could be up to 26 years before they return to British Columbia. 2015 was
the time to showcase the province and in particular northern British Columbia
and educate the rest of the nation on what this grand part of the country has
to offer. The message was simple: Come and experience northern BC, a great
place to visit, live, work, play, invest and learn.
Host Society Vision Statement
“Together, we’ll write a northern story of spirit and passion
inspiring unique and magical experiences for all Canadians.”
Host Society Mission Statement
To design and create the best Canada Games experience that
our region, people and resources can deliver leaving lasting
memories and sustainable legacies for our sport and broader
communities.
Host Society Core Values
Accountability l Collaborative l Fun l Inclusiveness l
Integrity l Respect l Transparency
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Introduction
The Seven Pillars of the
2015 CANADA WINTER Games
Excellent
Community
& Regional
Engagement
Raising
the Bar
on Media
Coverage
Exceptional
Athlete
Experience
Private
Sector Funding
Success
Quality Delivery
of the Games
Providing
Meaningful
Legacies for
the Region
Building the
Canada Games
Brand
In February of 1967, in Québec City, the Canada Games were born and for
the first time in Canada’s history, 1,800 athletes from ten provinces and
two territories gathered to compete in 15 sporting competitions. These first
Canada Winter Games paved the way to what is now Canada’s largest multi-
sport competition for young athletes.
Held every two years, alternating between summer and winter, the Canada
Games are a key event in the development of Canada’s young athletes. With
the Canada Games poised as a key step in the development of Canada’s future
stars, Canada Games athletes are the country’s next generation of national,
international, and Olympic champions The Canada Games are a multi-sport
competition with a cultural celebration and festival held every two years on an
alternating basis between winter and summer.
The Canada Games are:
• an icon of Canadian sport,
• the pinnacle of inter-provincial/territorial sport programs,
• a springboard for Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes,
• an event that inspires Canada’s aspiring young athletes,
• a celebration of sport, culture, youth, and community
that unites our nation.
The Canada Games leave valuable legacies in host communities: enhanced
facilities, new sport programs and equipment, and a human legacy creating
stronger communities ready to take on new challenges.
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2015 Canada Winter Games by the numbers
Food and Beverage
74,623 meals served in the cafeteria
60 cases of eggs
2,500 pizzas = 30,000 slices
15,000 litres of milk
10,000 lbs. of potatoes
2,500 lbs. of pasta
21,000 muffins
Health
1,000 athletes served by the polyclinic
700 athletes helped in the venues
Human Resources
4,800 volunteers
2,400 athletes
55 staff
Milestones
25th edition of the Canada Games
100th anniversary of the City of Prince George
25th anniversary of the UNBC
Nanguz the fox
300 Nanguz appearances pre-Games
160 Nanguz appearances at Games time
Partners and Sponsors
99 Top Tier Partners and Sponsors
182 Friends of the Games
Torch Relay
9,000 km travelled by Roly McLenahan torch
150 torchbearers, chosen by their own communities
Translation
613,500 translated words from English to French
Transportation
529 individual trips per day in motorpool
266,000 total kms travelled in motorpool
21,152 total passengers carried in motorpool
292 trips per day in bus system
58,348 total kms travelled in bus system
Webcasting
900 hours of webcasting
on CanadaGamesTV.ca
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Sports
Medal Count
Alpine Ski Events
Archery
Badminton
Biathlon
Cross Country Skiing
Curling – Men’s
Curling – Women’s
Figure Skating
Freestyle Skiing
Gymnastics – Trampoline
Gymnastics – Artistic
Ice Hockey – Men’s
Ice Hockey – Women’s
Judo
Ringette
Snowboard
Speed Skating – Long Track
Speed Skating – Short Track
Squash
Synchronized Swimming
Table Tennis
Target Shooting
Wheelchair Basketball
2015 Canada Winter Games Highlights
Contingent Gold Silver Bronze Total
Quebec 52 39 40 141
Ontario 47 40 25 112
British Columbia 22 33 33 88
Alberta 14 25 36 75
Saskatchewan 6 8 14 28
Manitoba 6 3 7 16
New Brunswick 3 4 6 13
Yukon 3 1 4 8
Newfoundland and Labrador 2 2 0 4
Nova Scotia 0 2 2 4
Northwest Territories 0 1 0 1
Prince Edward Island 0 0 1 1
Nunavut 0 0 0 0
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Youngest athlete
10 year old Stephen Gogolev of
Ontario in Men’s figure skating.
Oldest non-para or
Special Olympic athlete
Brody Johb of Team Yukon in
wheelchair basketball (24 years old).
Oldest overall athlete
49 year old Yves Bourque of
Quebec in Para-Nordic Skiing.
weather constrictions
Due to weather constrictions,
63 athletes took a 45 minute
charter flight to Fort St. John
where the long track speed skating
competition was moved. Fort St.
John is home to one of two indoor
long track speed skating ovals in
the country.
Quebec speed skater
Dominic Goyette broke Charles
Hamelin’s 12-year-old Canada
Games record from Bathurst-
Campbellton in 2003.
For the first time
in the history of the Canada
Winter Games, Para-Nordic skiers
were permitted to compete in
the able-bodied event. Brittany
Hudak, Saskatchewan, was the only
Para-Nordic skier to suit up for an
able-bodied team when she made
history by skiing a leg of the race.
When Nunavut defeated
Yukon 9-2 in Draw 2 of the
women’s curling event at the
Canada Winter Games, it was the
first win ever for a team from
Nunavut at a national curling event.
11 years old
The age of Kaitlyn Muir, the mascot
designer, whose original mascot
design was chosen from almost
400 original submissions from kids
in grades K-7 in schools across
northern BC and 3000 online votes
from voters across Canada.
2015 Canada Winter Games Facts
Slope style
is a new sport to the Canada
Games in 2015.
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Strong
government
relations
Novak Family
Legacy Wall
at PG Civic
Centre
Enhanced
Games
branding
A successful
Games
Festival
Great
transportation
system
Official
Languages
Program
A strong
merchandise
program
Excellent
ticket
sales
900 Hours
of
Webcasting
Spectator
attendance &
support
Games
Ambassadors
Program
Website
& Games
micro sitE
Canada
Games TV
TODAY
Tremendous
community
engagement
2015 CANADA WINTER GAMES Successes
Global BC
News Hour
& Weekend
News in Prince
George
Friends of
the Games
sponsorship
program
Local Media
Partners & news
broadcasts
from Canada
Games Plaza
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Awards &
Recognition
Gold Award of Excellence, CPRS 2015
- Canadian Public Relations Society National Awards of Excellence
- Best Special Event Project, Northern Health Preparedness Initiative
2014 Chamber of Commerce
Tourism Impact of the Year Award
Bronze Award of Excellence, CPRS 2015
- Canadian Public Relations Society National Awards of Excellence
- Best Electronic and Social Media Program
- 2015 Games Website, Mobile Site and Digital Sign Program
14. Pave the Way
Free Transit
Initiative
by UNBC
students
The Host Society
Board approved a
policy statement on
sustainability
Drinking water
initiative bottle
filling stations at
venues
The 2015
Canada Games
achieved carbon
neutrality
through credits
SUSTAINABILITY
Hosted a
Sustainability
Legacy Summit
@ UNBC
Recycling
Program at
all venues
15. Delivered over 300 community
and regional events major
milestone events including: 1000
Days, 3 Years Out, 2 Years Out,
500 Days, 1 Year Out 100
Days to the Games
Developed a national torch relay
plan that travelled from Ottawa
to Victoria, to Vancouver, New
Westminster, Burnaby, Kamloops
northern BC — “Illuminate
the North”, the northern British
Columbia Torch Relay Tour
Developed an Official Host First
Nation partnership with the
Lheidli T’enneh Nation; a first in
history for the Canada Games
Enhanced the Canada Games
national online programming
through Canada Games TV Today
in conjunction with ViaSport BCIT
Developed the Athlete
Approved Advisory Group
consisting of 30 age-eligible
northern British Columbia
athletes to solicit feedback,
guidance, and support of
elements within the 2015
Canada Winter Games
business plan.
8 Official Media Partnerships with
local, regional, provincial, and
national media generated $2.5
million of value in kind media
4 major regional
celebrations, 28
community visits
5,300 km
travelled
Marketing Communications Highlights
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18
days of free
entertainment
15
VIP gifting
artists
20
artists in the Art
Market at the
Festival Site
2
mural artists
(Canada Games
House Prince
George Airport)
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Northern BC
communities
represented in
Northern BC
Plaza
18
visual artists
for “North”
Exhibit
292
performing
artists
Arts Culture Highlights
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5 local artists showcased during
Opening Closing Ceremonies
100’s of local dancers used for
the Opening Closing Ceremonies
18. 2015 Canada WINTER Games Cold Snap Festival
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12% First Nation
programming
10% Francophone
programming
Genres included: Rock, Pop,
Country, Jazz, Latin,
Children’s, Folk, Electronic,
Classical, Hip Hop, Rap
72% of artists from
British Columbia
44% of artists from
Prince George northern
British Columbia 100% of artists were paid
Festival was 100% free for the public
100% of performers were Canadian
19. Over
74,600
meals including 9,500 litres
of chocolate milk were
served at the Civic Centre
with excellent ratings by
the athletes
Over
5,800
Bus Hours transported
participants over 18
days with significant
praise from all
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Official Test
Events from
March 2013 to
January 2015
Sport Venues Highlights
All outdoor events completed in one of
the warmest and driest winter on record
Sport venues performed well with many receiving rave reviews
from technical delegates, coaches, NSO’s and athletes
327 medical personnel delivered a robust medical program
that did not have any critical incidents to attend to. Special
recognition to Northern Health for their support and
contributions from planning through to service delivery
“Pave The Way” free transit initiative led by UNBC Students
in partnership with the City of Prince George resulted in over
78,000 rides (40%-50% increase) over the 18 days
Athlete accommodations in the downtown core hotels
contributed to the vibrant downtown during the Games
20. green jacket Volunteers
Over 4,800 volunteers supported the 2015 Canada Winter Games
Columbia Sportswear uniform package provided by the Host Society
Week One Volunteer Recognition Event @ Canada Games Plaza
Week Two Volunteer Recognition Event @ Canada Games Plaza
Planning Volunteer Celebration @ Prince George Civic Centre
Volunteers provided a minimum of 36 hours to the Games
The ‘Green Jackets’ did an amazing job
Registration Accreditation
Over 12,000 accreditation badges were produced
Excellent Accreditation Centre location in the Games Village
Great support from Konica Minolta for printing the badges
The accreditation team did an outstanding job credentialing everyone
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FINANCIAL overview economic impact
Games Financials
Total Games Funding: $46,949,484 103% Achieved
Public Sector: $37,202,039 105% Achieved
Private Sector: $9,747,445 98% Achieved
Sponsorship $7,272,777 88% Achieved
Ticket Sales $1,643,580 164% Achieved
Merchandise Sales $151,584 101% Achieved
Other Revenue $679,504 131% Achieved
Total Games Expenses: $46,749,484
Pre-Games Legacy Fund: $500,000
Operating Expenses: $27,082,745
Capital Expenses: $19,166,739
Surplus: Post Games Legacy Fund: $200,000+
Note: The expenses are $2 million below the City Council approved Bid budget
Total Prince George Rest of Province
Initial Expenditure $55,097,569 $55,097,569 $0
GDP $62,924,764 $37,328,453 $25,596,311
Wages Salaries $43,070,646 $28,839,822 $14,230,823
Jobs 692.6 468.6 224.0
Industry Output $123,428,057 $83,244,615 $40,183,442
Total Taxes $24,802,540 $16,180,789 $8,621,751
Federal $11,890,067 $7,509,492 $4,380,576
Provincial $9,718,373 $6,569,497 $3,148,876
Municipal $3,194,100 $2,101,800 $1,092,300
Source: Survey conducted by CSTA using the STEAM Pro economic assessment model
Economic Impact
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OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS
the northern way of caring
OFFICIAL SPONSORS
NATIONAL PARTNERS
OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNERS
FUNDING PARTIES
OFFICIAL HOST FIRST NATION
OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS
To our partners and sponsors for your
support of the 2015 Canada Winter Games
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MOOSE | ORIGNAL
FOX | RENARD
SALMON | SAUMON
Aligned Capital Partners
All-West Glass
Alliance Group of Companies
Bandstra Transportation Systems
Chie ain Autoparts
Columbia Bithulithic
DWB Consulting Services
Energy Wise Distributors
FYidoctors
Group Health Benefits
Interior Offroad
The Keg Steakhouse Bar
KJM Sales
Laprairie
Lomak
Motion Canada
Mr. Quick Lube Oil
Nauroth Associates Insurance Brokers
Northern Capital Restorations
Pine Centre Mall
Prince George Esporta
Superior Fencing
Tropical Pool and Spa
Universal Restoration Systems
Western One
White Goose Bistro
Windsor Plywood
Wol ek Industries
COUGAR | COUGAR
Andrew Sheret
AJ Forsyth
Allen’s Scrap Salvage
Allteck
Babine Truck Equipment
CanaSteel Rebar Services
Central Mountain Air
CLAC
Environmental Dynamics
Folklore Contracting
Formula Contractors
Fraser Plumbing Heating
Geotech Drilling
Harris Rebar
Hummus Brothers Restaurant and Lounge
Info Pages Directory
Kelly O-Bryan’s Neighbourhood Restaurant
Kode Contracting
Lakes District Maintenance
North Lands Water Sewer Supplies
Peterbilt Pacific
PG Floor Fashions
The Pita Pit
Praxair
Simson Maxwell
Spectrum Resources
Sterling Crane
Stinger Welding
The Twisted Cork Retaurant
Van Way Cabinets
WeldCor
XConditioning
Accommodations Prince George
BC Sports Hall of Fame
City of Quesnel
College of New Caledonia
District of Vanderhoof
Enhance Prince George
Exploration Place
SPECIAL THANKS | MERCI
Gateway Business Improvement Area
Kidz Sport
Pacific Sport Northern BC
Prince George Advisory Committee on Accessibility
Prince George Community Arts Council
Prince George Heritage Commission
Prince George Public Library
Prince George Symphony Orchestra
School District 57
Sport BC
Theatre North West
Two Rivers Art Gallery
List of confirmed Friends of the Games as of December 19, 2014 | Liste des amis des Jeux confirmés au 19 décembre 2014.
SPIRIT | ESPRIT
4 Oak Oil Vinegar
Accurate Door Hardware Co.
All Points Fire Protection
All Pro Plumbing Heating
Armtec
Bartle Gibson
British Columbia Northern Exhibition
Brock White Canada
Bryant Electric
Bullfrog Power
Canuck Mechanical
Cariboo Chrome Hydraulics
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
CFI Steel
Chinook Yoga
CIF Construction
Cimo Mediterranean Grill
Corestock Industrial Supply
CTL Contractors
Dollar Saver Lumber
Equity Plumbing Heating
Girard Financial Services
Guillevin International
JFT Secure
Heartland Steel Doors
Homesteader Meats
Hoya Vision
IQ Builders
Karahi King
Kenroc Building Materials
Kim Forest Management
Lakewood Electric
LiveWork Communications
The Logomap Guide Company
Marathon Eavestroughing
Mayfair
MediChair
Nancy O’s Restaurant
National Concrete Accessories
Nechako Optometry
New Look Interiors
Northway Glass
Ohh…Chocolat Café
PG Surg-Med
Phoenix Transition Society
Prince George Chamber of Commerce
Prince George Portable Toilet Services
Raymond James
Shiraz Café Restaurant
Siding Specialists at WR Ventures
Sonic Interactive Solutions
Timberline Footfitters
TwinRivers Developments
United Rentals of Canada
Van Valve Service Centre Sales
Vereburn Medical Supply
Zettl Masonry
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CANADA games LegacIES
The Canada Games are about more than just sport: they are about
partners, the community, culture and creating long-term legacies
before, during and after the events take place.
The Canada Games leave valuable legacies in Host Communities:
enhanced facilities, new sport programs and equipment, and a human
legacy creating stronger communities ready to take on new challenges.
Together, over $250 million has been invested in the Canada Games;
about half of that has been invested in capital projects in the various
host communities. A legacy of over 300 sports facilities have been
built in over 16 communities across Canada.
25. Volunteerism
Volunteer Capacity
for the City of Prince
George
Sustainability
Building on the
practices established
in Sherbrooke
Partnerships
Great relationships with
multiple stakeholders
Financial
Pre-Games Legacy
Fund + the surplus
funds
Sport Equipment
Extensive donations to
the local sport clubs
Human
Enhanced Sport Hosting
Capacity for the City
2015 CANADA WINTER
Games Legacies
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Novak Family Legacy Wall
in the Prince George Civic Centre:
a fundraising wall for sport in
northern BC.
A fantastic new arena
featuring a convertible ice surface
from NHL to Olympic size for Short
track speed skating and figure
skating competitions at the Canada
Games and training, hockey, sledge
hockey, Ringette, public skating
and more after the Games.
A new multi-purpose
alpine skiing run
for training and competitions for
years to come at Purden Mountain.
A new ski cross
and Snowboard cross course at
Tabor Mountain.
A new slope style course
and big air ramp at Tabor
Mountain for freestyle skiing
and snowboarding.
A new biathlon range,
penalty loop and stadium area
upgrades at the Otway Nordic Centre.
New competition
trampolines
for the gymnastics club.
New competition
judo mats
for the local judo club.
New short track speed
skating timing system
New short track speed
skating safety mat
system
New long track speed
skating timing system
for the Pomeroy Sport Centre in
Fort St. John.
B-netting safety system
nets for alpine skiing, freestyle
skiing and snowboarding.
2015 CANADA WINTER Games Legacies
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Refurbished curling
rocks
for the curling club.
New LED lighting
for the curling club.
New LED lighting
for the Aquatic Centre.
Underwater sound system
for the Synchronized Swimming Club.
New LED lighting
for the Prince George Coliseum.
Competition hosting items
for most sports hosted during the
Canada Games for use at future sport
competitions hosted in the region.
Two competition
badminton courts
for the local badminton club.
Long track speed
skating safety mats
to Red Deer for the 2019 Canada
Winter Games.
New permanent cauldron
at Canada Games Plaza from
HGTV’s the “Timber Kings.”
Fully renovated
civic square
at Canada Games Plaza will
host many events after the
Canada Games.
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Contact Information:
2015 Canada Winter Games
Canada Games House
545 Quebec Street
Prince George, BC
V2L 1W6
www.canadagames2015.ca
250. 596 . 2015
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