The Prince George 2015 Canada Winter Games Host Society has announced the appointment of Stuart Ballantyne as the Games CEO.

The Games will be the largest sporting event ever held in Northern B.C.

About Stuart Ballantyne:

• He's a double gold medallist in swimming earned at the 1977 Canada Summer Games.
  
• He heads to Prince George after serving a year as Chief Operating Officer for the Vancouver Giants Hockey Club.
  
• He has served as Project Director for the Molson Canadian Hockey House during the 2010 Winter Olympics, CEO for the 2009 World Police and Fire Games, General Manager for the 2007 Memorial Cup, General Manager for the 2006 World Junior Hockey Championship, and General Manager for the Molson Indy in Vancouver from 1996-2003.
  

Quick facts: 

• The Games will run from Feb. 12 to Mar. 1, 2015
  
• Prince George and the region will host 3700 athletes, up to 6000 volunteers, 1300 officials, media, medical professionals, and thousands of visitors.
  
• This event will be the largest multi-sporting event to ever be held in Prince George
  
• It is projected to create an economic impact of $70-$90 million.
  

Learn more: 

http://www.princegeorge.ca/2015wintergames/Pages/Default.aspx

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SainoXBzSsY&feature=player_embedded