Locals win provincial wrestling medals

Rebecca Ells and Trent Siemens won medals at the High School Wrestling Provincials in Vancouver on Feb. 27 and 28.

Trent Siemens won fifth at the High School Wrestling Provincials Feb. 27 and 28.

Trent Siemens won fifth at the High School Wrestling Provincials Feb. 27 and 28.

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