Kootenay Lake Fishing Report
The latest fishing report is out for October and things are slowly picking up. Cool mornings and evenings are starting to drop the water temperatures and the fish are becoming more active as things cool down. Here’s the latest: Kootenay Lake September started off slow and has begun to ramp up a bit. Although with the warm ...
Carter Anderson latest recipient of Hume Innkeepers Kerry Dyck Memorial Soccer Scholarship
Carter Anderson is the latest recipient of the Hume Innkeepers Kerry Dyck Memorial Soccer Scholarship. Anderson was recently presented with the scholarship by Kevin Lewis of the Hume Innkeepers. “Carter is a great example of hard work, leadership, commitment and humbleness,” said Lewis speaking about Anderson. “When our team...
Scholl, Langin claim top honours at Granite Pointe Club Championship Tournament
Jeff Langin fired a five-over-par 149 Sunday to capture the Granite Pointe Club Championship Golf Tournament at the Rosemont course. Langin, carding an opening round 77 Saturday followed up with an even-par 72 on the final day to edge Rob Little by two strokes. Harv Goodwin finished third in the Low Gross category in the first...
Excitement Grows Over Fall Fishing in Kootenay Lake
The BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF) and its local member club, the West Arm Outdoors Club, are thrilled about the angling public’s response to their Kootenay Lake Angler Incentive Program (KLAIP). In a media release the BCWF said during July-August more than 5,500 rainbow and bull trout heads had been entered into the draws for...
Back on the Pitch — NSA kicks off Fall Outdoor Recreation Program
After the province recently opened up organized sport activities by moving to Phase 3 of the Return to Sport Guidelines, Nelson Soccer Association shifted into high gear, kicking off its Fall Outdoor Recreation Program this week at the Lakeside Soccer Fields. The NSA Fall Outdoor Recreation Program, under the guidance of BC...
KIJHL continues to build for 2020-21 regular season
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is continuing to make preparations for launching its 2020-21 season after announcing Tuesday its cohort structure and groupings for the upcoming campaign, scheduled to commence Friday, November 13th. Murdoch Division rivals, Nelson Leafs, Castlegar Rebels and Grand Forks Border...
Leafs' Joe Davidson taking next step with BCHL Centennials
By Emanuel Sequeira, KIJHL Communications Joe Davidson made the most of his opportunities with the Nelson Leafs last season. Earning the trust of head coach Mario DiBella and his staff, Davidson played in different situations and produced. He finished in the top-25 of KIJHL goal scoring with 22 goals in 44 games. He finished...
KIJHL season set for delayed start, three teams, including Beaver Valley, opting out
The always-entertaining, hard-fought Murdoch Division rivalry between Leafs and Nitehawks is being put on hold for at least one season after the Beaver Valley franchise joined teams from Spokane and 100 Mile House opting out of the 2020-21 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season. KIJHL commissioner Jeff Dubois made...
Province moves to Phase 3 of the Return to Sport Guidelines
Athletes throughout British Columbia will be able to engage in more organized sport activities and some competitive play as the Province moves to Phase 3 of the Return to Sport Guidelines. “I know athletes and their families have been missing the joy of competition these past few months,” said Lisa Beare, Minister...
Nelson Baseball benefits from Blue Jays Field of Dreams Grant
After Nelson Baseball finishes its renovation of Queen Elizabeth Park in Nelson, the Blue Jays just might want to ditch Buffalo as its minor league affiliate. The Toronto Blue Jays “Jays Care Foundation” made Queen Elizabeth Park renovations happen a little easier after the Major League franchise announced Nelson...
