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Local jet boat racers bring home trophies from Race the Joe

Two local jet boat racing teams brought home trophies from last weekend’s Race the Joe event, which took along the St. Joe River in St. Maries, Idaho.

By Jordan Prentice

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Sports

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May 18, 2023

Gord Humphrey and Jason Palfy (left) and Stacy Kelm and Ty Wheat (right). (BC Peace Country River Rats, Facebook )

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Two local jet boat racing teams brought home trophies from last weekend’s Race the Joe event, which took place along the St. Joe River in St. Maries, Idaho.

Gord Humphrey and Jason Plaffy (Unnatural Disaster #357) won first place in the Unlimited class.

In the CX class, Stacy Kelm and Ty Wheat ( Xcalibur #95) won third place.

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According to a BC Peace Country River Rats representative, the next jet boat racing event will take place in Grande Prairie from June 17th to June 18th. Then, the Taylor Flats 200 will kick off at Peace Island Park over the Canada Day long weekend.

More information about upcoming jet boat races and events featuring local racers can be found on the BC Peace Country River Rats Facebook page.

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Jordan Prentice

Recent graduate of BCIT’s Broadcast and Online Journalism program, born and raised in Vancouver, Jordan’s passion for broadcast and journalism began with her dream of becoming a hockey journalist and play-by-play commentator.

During her schooling, Jordan discovered a deep passion for reporting on Indigenous issues, culture and affairs. Jordan is also passionate about connecting with and listening to stories from people from different walks of life and cultural backgrounds.

Last Spring, Jordan completed her first season providing play-by-play for Trinity Western University Women’s Hockey and gameday hosting for BCHL Coquitlam Express.

Jordan enjoys radio anchoring, creating and editing video content, and hopes to one day pursue a career in investigative journalism as well as producing documentaries.

When Jordan isn’t looking for the next great story to tell, she enjoys taking pictures, riding her bike, collecting her favourite rock and roll albums on vinyl, and, of course, cheering on her beloved Canucks. More by Jordan Prentice.