Kootenay Lake Fishing Report
From the West Kootenays to the West Coast, Reel Adventures Sportfishing has got it covered. It’s that time of year when we send one boat to the coast and reserve three vessels for Kootenay Lake. Here’s your latest fishing reports: Kootenay Lake: The month of June provided some pretty good fishing throughout. Lots of Rainbows […]
KIJHL releases 2024-25 schedule, hosts AGM in Nelson
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has released its 2024-25 regular season schedule, which begins on Friday, September 20th with 18 of the league’s 21 teams in action. The schedule release comes days after league governors met in Nelson at the Annual General Meeting. All KIJHL teams will play a 44-game regular season that includes […]
A’s fall one run short of repeat of Major division baseball title in Nelson
The Nelson Athletics had a league title to defend heading in to the 2024 West Kootenay Baseball Association Major division season. By the time the Major League championships were hosted in Nelson, June 19-23, the Athletics came one run away from a repeat of their historic 2023 win under coach Dan Gaudreau, losing 13-12 to […]
Kootenay Climbing Association launches fundraising campaign for CUBE 2.0
The Kootenay Climbing Association (KCA) launched its official public fundraising campaign to build a new climbing community centre in Nelson the local club said in a recent media release. The KCA said individuals and businesses can sign on to become patrons of the new facility, pledging a monthly donation for a period of two years. […]
Nelson Saints claim Kootenay Bowl at Flag Football Championships
Another flag football season in the Kootenays concluded Sunday with a record 18 teams competing for the Kootenay Bowl at Cranbrook’s Moir Park. The spring season marked another step forward for the Kootenay Football League with an increase in player numbers, the addition of Golden and Sparwood to the list of teams, and a junior […]
Abraham, Chipman selected Top Scholar Awards at LVR — Proctor, Jackson earn Outstanding Athletes
L.V. Rogers saluted its athletes for the past school sport season during the annual year-end barbecue at the Fairview-based school. Not only did LVR want to salute its athletes, but also the coaches and sponsors that allow Bomber sports to continue to flourish on the BC High School Sports scene. “A huge thank you goes […]
Kootenay Lake Fishing Report
What a mixed bag of weather . . . but that was May. The month started out with some 25 -30 degree weather, but that was short changed by the rest of the month. Crazy how it can go from that heat to freezing temps in a matter of weeks. The last half of May […]
Bombers rally to finish 11th overall at BC High School Girls Soccer Championships
The L.V. Rogers Bombers used penalty kicks to edge Duchess Park of Prince George in consolation round action at the BC High School AA Girl’s Soccer Championships Saturday in Burnaby. LVR, edging Duchess Park 1-0 after the teams played the consolation round contest to a scoreless draw, finished 11th overall in the 16-team tournament. Kootenay […]
Another historical showing for Kootenay Bombers at Club Volleyball Nationals
The best . . .. Ever. In her 25 years of coaching, that’s where this year’s Kootenay Bombers U18 Girls Volleyball Club ranks in all the squads Nelson coach Staci Proctor has skippered. And Proctor, who retires from coaching this season along with the Bombers’ name itself, has seen a lot of spikes, bumps and […]
Bombers sprint to Kootenay High School Zone Track and Field title
The L.V. Rogers Bombers walked away with the team title at the Kootenay High School Zone Track and Field Championships Wednesday in Cranbrook. The Bombers edged out the host Mount Baker Wild of Cranbrook by five points to claim the zone crown. LVR finished with 164 points. Golden won the bronze with 98 points while […]
