Troll's 9th Annual Mount Everest Challenge
2023-03-04 - 2023-03-06 | Troll Ski Resort, Barkerville Hwy 27 E., BC, Canada
What is the Everest Challenge? The Everest Challenge is the brainchild of Len Sinclair, co-owner of Troll Resort. He did the math and determined that if a person were to complete a certain number of designated runs (on our mountain) it would be the equivalent height as having climbed Mount Everest!
What are those designated runs? The magic number is 20, but 7 of those runs are mandatory. The 7 mandatory runs are Snow White, Hurdy Gurdy, Viking, White Lighting, Overlander, The Rush and Racer’s Edge. The remaining 13 runs are skier/snowboarder’s choice. It is a true test of what you can accomplish…and it IS possible. Lifts begin, for the challengers, at 8:30am and run until 4:19pm. A hotdog lunch and refreshment is provided at the bottom of the red lift.
This event is open to ALL AGES and an AMAZING DRAW PRIZES is handed out to each age category, who completes their 20 runs! Age Catagories are:
7 & under, 8-16, 17-35, 36-49, 50 and over
**18 years & under, MUST have a signature of their parent or guardian to participate**
– THE EVEREST BASE CAMP CHALLENGE for ages 7 and under
Every year we have some wee little ones and THIS year we wanted to give them their own attainable goal. Everest Base Camp. The equivalent distance to reach Base Camp is 12 runs. The 7 mandatory runs and 5 more of their choosing.
ENTRY FEE AND RULES for MOUNT EVEREST
Entry fee is $30 per person and other than the opportunity to challenge yourself, you will also receive the collectible Troll Mount Everest T-Shirt, event sticker, lunch, beverages and your name entered into the prize draw, should you complete the challenge!
We still have the popular Speed Pass available. This handy little pass allows you to cut to the front of the line (Red Lift), up to 6 times! Cost is an additional $10, and can be worth it when you give your waiting friends a wave as you cut in front of them.
RULES
1.No speeding, this is a challenge, not a race.
2.The 7 runs identified on the attached trail map must be taken. You will need to pick up, on each of the identified runs, the token for that run which must be given to the attendant at the TOP of the Red Lift station, in order for you to be credited for that run.
3.The remaining 13 runs can be taken on any of the runs off of the top of the Red Lift station. No speeding!!!
4.At the end of your 20th run, turn in your bib at the bottom of the lodge.
5.You have to make 20 runs to get into the draw for prizes. Make sure you check on how many runs you have made.
Hot dogs and drinks will be served at the bottom of the Red Lift, for lunch.
The prizes for each age group will be given out by a random draw, in the lodge, at 5:00pm.
CAMPING at EVEREST BASE CAMP
This has become a yearly tradition (and another way to get your name entered into a draw). Winter camping is fun, and camping with your whole family is even more fun! At the end of the ski day, on Saturday, campers are welcome to set up their tents and prayer flags (if they have any). There will also be fantastic DRAW for those who camp. Trust us, you and your whole family will want to get your name entered into this one 😉

Deadfall Brewing Tasting Event
2023-03-04 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Wells Hotel, 2341 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
We are so pleased to announce that, starting March 4th, we will carry the full core line-up of Deadfall Brewing Company, an intimate and inclusive craft brewery in the heart of Prince George, BC. To celebrate, Deadfall will be hosting a tasting event for you to get to know their beers. Learn more about Deadfall: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1124844734811304
It’s another action-packed weekend in Wells, so stop by early for a sampling before you head off to the Cabaret Show at the Sunset Theatre, and then return the Hotel for live music from the very talented Joseph Shea

Joseph Shea live at the Wells Hotel
2023-03-04 21:00 - 22:00 | The Wells Hotel, 2341 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Joseph Shea is a multi-instrumental singer and writer of songs. As a member of the Prince George collective The Ebbs (https://theebbs.bandcamp.com) and the Alberta/BC collaboration Trundled (https://trundledmusic.bandcamp.com), he’s played music from coast to coast, and from cave bottoms to mountain tops.
With songs grounded in traditional Irish/Americana structures, Joseph works in themes of love, loss, and life. As a solo performer with just a guitar and a piano, his sound is a product of simply being a bit of a shoe-gazing Canadian kid in the 90s (think Wilco, Radiohead, Jeff Buckley, Josh Ritter, and Brandi Carlile)

Five-Alarm Wednesday Fundraiser for the WVFB
2023-03-08 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-15 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-22 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-29 17:00 - 21:00 | The Wells Hotel, 2341 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Turn up the heat this winter to raise funds for our local Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade.
How does it work?
Order our house-made chili on Wednesdays and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the WVFB. How much will be donated? That’s up to you! For every level of heat you order in your chili, $1 will be donated:
1-alarm spice = $1 to the brigade
2-alarm spice = $2 to the brigade
3-alarm spice = $3 to the brigade
4-alarm spice = $4 to the brigade
5-alarm spice = $5 to the brigade
Let’s see how hot this town can get!

Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade Practice
2023-03-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade Station, 2314 Baker St, Wells, BC, V0K 2R0, Canada
Exterior Fire Protection is provided by the Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade. The WVFB will respond to any fire calls in the Wells Fire District.
The WVFB is the only fire service in the area and is 100% dependent on volunteers. Everyone is welcome and no one is asked to do more than they are comfortable with.
Practices are held every Wednesday from 7pm-9pm at the fire hall (across from the schoolyard). Everyone is welcome – no previous experience necessary
Come out and join us!
VOLUNTEER MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
Fire Chief Carrie Chard can be reached at firechief@wells.ca
For more information contact the District of Wells at 250-994-3330

Pickleball at the Hall
2023-03-09 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-03-16 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-03-23 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-03-30 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-04-06 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-04-13 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-04-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Wells Community Hall, 4269 Sanders Ave, Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
Looking for a new way to exercise and have fun? Become a pickler. Drop-in every Thursday from 4 pm to 6 pm at the Community Hall.

Live Music Fridays with Sage Gordon
2023-03-10 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-03-17 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-03-24 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-03-31 20:00 - 22:00 | The Wells Hotel, 2341 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Kick off the weekend with the talented local guitar and piano player Sage Gordon, every Friday night this winter at the Wells Hotel. No cover charge.

Winter Hip-Hop Dance Class
2023-03-13 16:45 - 17:45, 2023-03-27 16:45 - 17:45, 2023-04-11 16:45 - 17:45 | Wells Community Hall, 4269 Sanders Ave, Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
New Year, new opportunity to put on your dancing shoes.

Sign up for Island Mountain Arts’ latest round of the Hip Hop Workshop: YOUTH (ages 6-17) and Adults (18+) Hip-Hop Dance Classes with Tyler Burnson! ⁠
AND NEW THIS YEAR – A Drop in session! – Read on for details!
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Join us for some dance-y fitness fun! This class serves as an introduction to Hip Hop Dance styles – learn a choreography, get moving and stay warm with us through the winter! ⁠
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Classes take place bi-weekly from 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM for youth aged 6-17, and from 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM for Adults 18+. ⁠
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Here’s the complete schedule:⁠
Monday, Jan 30
Monday, Feb 13
Monday, Feb 27
Monday, March 13
Monday, March 27
TUESDAY, April 11 (Moved due to Easter Weekend)
Monday, April 24
Monday, May 8

⁠We will also be offering 4 drop-in sessions for those of you who want to groove, but can’t commit to the ongoing schedule! The drop-ins will be by donation, and they’ll run from 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM on the second Monday of each month (Jan 30th, Feb 27th, March 27th and April 24th)

We can’t wait to get moving with Tyler! Don’t delay – Class space is limited! Sign up in advance at: ⁠
https://island-mountain-arts.square.site⁠
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Cost: $60.00 (+ GST for Adults) – Discounts for IMA Members and pay-what-you-can-rates available!
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Location: The Ballet Studio (2ND Floor of the Wells Community Hall), 4269 Sanders Ave, Wells, BC V0K 2R0

St. Patrick's Day at the Wells Hotel
2023-03-17 17:00 - 23:00 | The Wells Hotel, 2341 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
The Wells Hotel began with the dream of an Irishman, Paddy MacDonell, and lives on today with the contribution of many more Irish descendants, including our Chef, our Friday night singer, and our resident painter. Come and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with house-made Irish stew and soda bread, drink specials, live music with traditional Irish songs, and good cheer! Sláinte!

Wells Snowmobile Club Poker Ride
2023-03-26 10:00 - 15:00 | BC
Stop at various stations along the way to draw your cards. Best poker hand wins.
March 26th, 10am – 3pm, starting and finishing @ the Jack.
$5 per hand or $20 for 5. Cash prizes for top 3 hands! 1st Prize: $300, 2nd Prize: $200, 3rd Prize: $100
Hot dogs and hamburgers available for purchase upon return, plus door prizes.

National Canadian Film Day at the Sunset Theatre
2023-04-19 - 2023-04-20 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
To celebrate Canadian Films we will be hosting a day of all Canadian Film Screenings at the Sunset Theatre in Wells along with hundreds of Theatres across Canada for the All You Can Watch Buffet.
Box Office will open at 11:30AM on April 19th.
Tickets: Pay What You Can
Here’s our Line Up of Canadian Films for #CanFilmDay
12PM – Long Time Running (2017)
A chronicle of The Tragically Hip’s Final 2016 tour.

2PM – Viking (2022)
The Viking Society is recruiting volunteers for the first manned mission to Mars. The goal is to form a B-team that will mirror the mission here on Earth in order to find solutions to the interpersonal problems that the Mars-bound crew is experiencing. The film tells the story of David, a high school gym teacher, who seizes this opportunity to revive his dream of becoming an astronaut and making a difference. Viking is a little absurd, falling somewhere between a high-concept comedy and a straight up allegorical tale. It’s a story about the gap between our dreams and reality.
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/viking_2022
4PM – Scarborough (2022)
Three children become friends while living in a low-income neighbourhood.

7PM – First We Eat (2020) • Hot Docs
Living just south of the Arctic Circle, filmmaker Suzanne Crocker and her skeptical family attempt to ban all grocery store food for one year.

9PM – I Like Movies (2022)
Socially inept 17-year-old cinephile, Lawrence Kweller (Isaiah Lehtinen) gets a job at a video store, where he forms a complicated friendship with his older female manager.

#CanFilmDay 2023!
Help us celebrate Canadian Films on National Canadian Film Day!

no art to see here: Exhibition Opening
2023-04-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Island Mountain Arts, 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Thursday, April 20th, 2023 – Sunday May 21st, 2023
Exhibition Opening: April 20th at 7:00 PM
Gallery Hours: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday – Sunday, or by appointment
“Art fills the cracks of meaning that tangible things leave behind.”
As a child, Amanda Preston’s sketchbook went everywhere with her. Where words weren’t appropriate, art was. Conversations between the adults around her became colours, and her means of connection were often her drawings: her way of quietly saying “I see you.”
Where colour palate bonds her work together, the pieces explore disconnect to others and to self, as well as the expectations of being: Being alive, being oneself, being surrounded by one another, being alone in a world that is both kind and unkind.
Though words convey a lot of meaning, language is limited and meaning is steadily diminished through ambitionless buzz-words that can’t always articulate one’s feelings. As one might reach for metaphors and similes to be the grout that secures honest feeling, Preston reaches for art to fill to secure those same misplaced pieces, providing a connection to those leftover bits of emotion that too often go unspoken.
The title of the show, “no art to see here” can be read as a nod to Lady Macbeth’s “there’s no art to find the mind’s construction in the face.” In other words, no one can determine what another is thinking by looking at their appearance or the expression on such a person’s face.
In a very similar way, you can be told to receive or not to receive art in a specific, curated process but true connection or understanding will filter through our own individual perception. No one person can predetermine another’s connection or lack thereof.

Wells Community Organizations Open House
2023-04-21 16:00 - 21:00 | Wells Community Hall, 4269 Sanders Ave, Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
The Community Organizations Open House is this Friday from 4pm to 9pm!
There is a great lineup of participating community groups. The Wells – Barkerville Community Forest will be there to answer any and all of your questions, especially about our upcoming expansion. And don’t forget about the food!
We can’t wait to see you all there!
