Inland Truck & Equipment’s Link-Belt Log Loader Competition supports Williams Lake, B.C. hospital foundation

by Forestnet | Oct 27, 2025 | 2025, Forestnet Magazine/Logging & Sawmilling Journal, September/October 2025, Supplier Newsline

Inland Truck & Equipment Ltd. held its Link-Belt Log Loader Competition supporting the Cariboo Memorial Hospital Foundation in Williams Lake, B.C. Sept 6 to 7, and a good time was held by all.

“It was so exciting to see the community come together with industry to make a huge difference for the Cariboo Memorial Hospital Foundation,” says Corey Timms, Regional Equipment Sales Manager for Inland Truck & Equipment. “It brought a lot of attendees back to their younger days when events like this were more prominent.

“It was a lot of fun to be there seeing the kids and families cheering on their parents in a friendly competition for a great cause,” said Timms.

The fierce competition was only trumped by the sportsmanship of the competitors, true professionals, all of them, on both days. From the Gentles Brothers taking the plunge to be the first in front of the crowds Saturday to the final minutes on Sunday, it was heartwarming to see the community and industry spirit trump all else.

The organizers can’t wait for next year, as the competition is coming back to Williams Lake, and they look forward to seeing everyone return for another amazing event supporting the Cariboo Memorial Hospital Foundation.

The event was hosted by the Williams Lake Harvest Fair.

Sponsors: Link-Belt (prizes), Weldco Beales Manufacturing (refreshments and snacks), West Fraser Timber (log) and Inland Truck and Equipment was the presenting sponsor.

Additional assistance was furnished by: Progressive Harvesting Ltd, WL Forestry Supplies/Napa Auto Parts, Gegra Equipment Ltd, the City of Williams Lake, San Jose Logging Ltd, and Hytest Timber Ltd.

Finalists and Winners in order of finish:

• Ryan Tugnum – Progressive Harvesting Ltd – Williams Lake, B.C.

• Lee Dwinnell – Timber Service Ltd – Quesnel, B.C.

• Shaun Tenhunen – Northern Raven Holdings – Mackenzie, B.C.

• Kurt Baraniuk – Ambrus Logging Ltd – Prince George, B.C.

• Justin Graham – Jordco Enterprises – Williams Lake, B.C.

• Laura McCabe – Bid Right Contracting Ltd. – Prince George, B.C.

The organizers would like to pass on huge thank you’ s to:

• The competitors—some for traveling to be a part of the event, and all of them for being brave enough to show their stuff in front of a crowd. This was not an easy task, and the courage to “get on stage” was commendable.

• The community—for coming out and supporting the Harvest Fair and the Cariboo Memorial Hospital Foundation.

• Operational Assistance—Jeremy Long (Inland), Curtis Robinson (Inland), Rob Pighin (Weldco), Cam Gillespie (Weldco), Darren Getz (San Jose Logging), Kevin Bernier (San Jose Logging), Sean Groundwater (Hytest Timber), and Lorne Doerkson, MLA.