Basketball fans in Nelson will a chance to see university athletes in action as the UBC-Okanagan Heat men’s basketball squad will be in the Heritage City for a team building retreat on the September 27-29th. Highlighting the weekend will be an intra-squad game open to the public Saturday, September 28th at 7:15 p.m. at the […]

The Nelson U17 Selects recently concluded an amazing youth soccer season, capturing a handful of tournaments including the BC Soccer Provincial B Cup in Kamloops. The Selects, which lost only one game all season, captured tournaments in Nelson (Terry Walgren), Couer d’Alene, Idaho, Kootenay Rovers Classic in Cranbrook, the Little Bear Tournament in Revelstoke along […]

The Nelson Leafs opened the 2024-25 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season with a pair of wins over rival Castlegar Rebels. Nelson won the season-opener between the two teams Friday, edging the Rebels 5-4. Connor Hovelkamp had a memorable debut for the Green and White with three goals, including the winner. Nelson erased a 3-1 […]

Local athletes from the West Kootenay— Boundary zone shined bright at the recent 2024 BC Senior 55-plus Games in Salmon Arm. Some of the medal winners included Roma Crispin of Balfour capturing gold in the women’s golf 55-74 division for Flight 1 Low Net. Crispin is a member at the Balfour Golf Club. Other winners […]

On the eve of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season, head coach-general manager Briar McNaney said the Nelson Leafs just can’t wait to get going. McNaney said in a KIJHL Quick Shift team preview, the Leafs are going to ice a strong team and “the buzz has never been louder.” Coach McNaney spoke with […]

Movement is Medicine is proud to announce the second Annual Elephant Mountain Challenge, taking place on National Truth and Reconciliation Day, September 30, 2024. This unique event combines physical activity with a profound commitment to truth, reconciliation, and community wellness, bringing together participants of all backgrounds to honour Indigenous cultures and promote healing through movement. […]

As the course faces an uncertain future, Granite Pointe Golf Club can hang its hat on the fact the Rosemont track is going out a winner. Granite Pointe returned to the winner’s circle Saturday, capturing both trophies at the prestigious Boyd Haddad Tournament at the Rosemont Course. It’s the first time since 1979 that Granite […]

Nelson native Brian Haukaas, who now lives in Elkford, had the surprise of his life while fishing recently on Kootenay Lake near Woodbury Creek. The recent catch by Haukaas earned the East Kootenay resident a $100 reward as part of the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. research project — Kootenay Lake Rainbow Trout and Bull […]

With its 395 miles/635 kms of breathtaking scenery and vibrant communities, the International Selkirk Loop is becoming a popular destination for cyclists who wish to participate in a unique 6-day cycling adventure. Now in its 16th year, this annual Rotary supported event takes cyclists on paved roads encircling the Selkirk Mountains of Washington, Canada and […]

Nelson Neptune swimmers looked right at home during the recent BC Swim Association Provincial Championships held at the UBC Aquatic Centre in Vancouver. All nine Neptunes finished with seasonal best times or medals as the Heritage City squad concluded the summer swim season. Neptune results: Megan Bonikowsky won silver in 100 meter Breaststroke Kallie Badry […]