This week91裸聊视频檚 severe winter storm left dozens of people stranded overnight on the Coquihalla, including a bunch of young athletes on their way to kelowna.

Several teams were on their way to the 2017 Kelowna Ringette Sweetheart Tournament when mother nature had another plan.

91裸聊视频淚t was terrible. I was up until 2:30 in the morning fielding telephone calls and text messages from people that were stuck 30 kilometres outside of Merritt, who ended up having to spend the night. Some in their vehicles, a few on team buses, it was crazy,91裸聊视频� explained tournament organizer Tina Pomponio.

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At one point, Pomponio thought she might have to call off parts of tournament, but everyone came together to make the weekend happen.

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Pomponio says she was worried about their safety and concerned kids of all ages were forced to spend the night on a very cold highway. However, despite the headache for parents, she91裸聊视频檚 told many made the most of it.

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The Kelowna Ringette Sweetheart Tournament runs until Sunday throughout the Central Okanagan.

91裸聊视频淭his year we have 90 teams, eight more than last year. It is the largest amount of teams we91裸聊视频檝e had. It is a huge tournament,91裸聊视频漞xplained Pomponio.

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