Mallard's Team of the Week — LVR Bombers Girl's Soccer Team
Undefeated, and outscoring the opposition by a 14-3 margin. The L.V. Rogers Bombers Girl's Soccer team appears to be in mid-season form after dominating the Immaculata High School Girl's Soccer Tournament in Kelowna. The Bombers soared to the title with an impressive 4-0 record. Ironically, it was two Kootenay schools in the...
Wranglers rally to knock off host Cougars to claim 2016 Cyclone Taylor Cup
The 100 Mile House Wranglers is the second Kootenay International Junior Hockey League team in three years to capture the Cyclone Taylor Cup. Ryan Friesen scored in the final minute of the game, snapping a 4-4 tie to spark the Wranglers to a 5-4 victory over host Victoria Cougars in the Cyclone Taylor Championships Sunday in...
Bombers soar to title at Immaculata High School Girl's Soccer Tourney
First team to take the sting of the L.V. Rogers Bombers was NorKam from Kamloops. Score was 3-zip for LVR. Next it was Okanagan Mission of Kelowna. The score was closer this time, 3-2, and powered the Bombers into the semi finals. During the first round of the playoffs it was Pemberton's time to fall, 4-1, thanks to a hat-trick...
Andrew Weaver's 'Bye Bye Jumbo Resort' Bill?
BC's lone Green Party MLA, Andrew Weaver, has been busy lately. He has proposed Bill M214 — Local Government Amendment Act, 2016, which would amend the Local Government Act by repealing parts of Section 8. Those parts were passed by the BC Legislature in 2012, apparently for the sole purpose of creating more favourable...
Nelson Minor Hockey salutes award winners at year-end banquet
Nelson Minor Hockey wrapped up the 2015-16 season on the ice with its annual Award's Banquet at the Selkirk College Tenth Street Campus. Players, coaches and managers had a wonderful meal before the ceremonies saluted the award winners for the past season. The award winners include, Cody St. Thomas, winning junior referee...
Mallard's Team of the Week — Steve Nash Youth Basketball Team
After a successful winter program, the Steve Nash Youth Basketball is making a return for its spring session beginning Wednesday at the Hume Elementary Gym in Nelson. The Spring session runs from Wednesday (April 6th) to May 25th (8 sessions) from 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. For complete information — membership Includes: Basketball,...
UPDATED: Heartbreak for Team BC at 2016 Canadian Senior Men’s Curling Championships
Team BC's run at the 2016 Canadian Senior Men’s Curling Championships in Digby, Nova Scotia ended Saturday morning with a 6-5 loss to Bryan Cochrane of Team Ontario during semi final action. Team BC lost a chance to finish in the medals after dropping a 7-5 decision to Alan O'Leary of Team Nova Scotia in the Bronze Medal...
Wranglers knock off defending champion Dynamiters to clinch 2016 KIJHL Title
In 2015, Kimberley netminder Tyson Brouwer was "All World" in backstopping the Nitros to the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League championship. This year is was Zane Steeves turn to lead his 100 Mile House Wranglers to the top of the KIJHL. Steeves turned aside 40 of 41 shots to lead the Wranglers to a 2-1 victory over...
Ready, set, Golf
Granite Pointe at Nelson has joined many other courses in the region to announce opening for the 2016 golf season. Thursday, the Rosemont-based course kicked off the season with opening of all 18-holes. The driving range at Granite Pointe is also open. "All 18 holes are open and ready to play," said Granite Pointe spokesperson...
Wranglers climb to within a win of first KIJHL title after stopping Dynamiters 3-2
The 100 Mile House Wranglers are one win away from knocking off the defending Kootenay International Junior Hockey League champions and winning the first title in team history. The Wranglers built a 3-0 lead, then held off a late charge to edge the Kimberley Dynamiters 3-2 in KIJHL Finals action Wednesday night in 100 Mile ...
