The local BCJHL hockey team had its spring camp on the weekend. The Merritt Centennials are the longest surviving franchise in the league.They just lost out to the Pentiction   in the playoffs.

A source says that 60 hopefuls divided up into four teams for 2 games and they are all looking forward to the camp in August. For those that got noticed and will be invited . Things are on the line ie :scholarships and pro- hockey careers , as well as semi pro is all up  to those that prevail.

Today in history, April 11,1979

Ugandan dictator Idi Amin is deposed.