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The 2023 West Kootenay Avalanche completed a perfect spring hockey season on May 14. Photo: Submitted

West Kootenay Avalanche emerge victorious in two spring tournaments

“The result was a perfect spring season and lifelong friendships for the boys,” says coach Adams.

  • May 24, 2023
Nelson’s Selina and Julia Kromer-Anton are seen here competing at a vaulting event. The pair will represent Canada at the junior world championships in July. Photo: Submitted

Nelson twins to compete at junior world vaulting championship

Selina and Julia Kromer-Anton train at Blewett’s Koot-Neigh club

Retallack native and Pride Gym fighter Charles Bisset won the WKL World Muay Thai title and the IKKC World championship belt at the Mega Show Muay Thai Event in Los Angeles April 22. Photo: Submitted

West Kootenay Muay Thai fighter wins by KO at Mega Show in L.A.

West Kootenay fighter Charles Bisset captured two world Muay Thai titles with a second round KO

Muhammad Ali is seen here training at a North Vancouver boxing club in 1972 ahead of his fight against George Chuvalo. The punching bag Ali used is now hung in a Nelson dojang. Photo courtesy John Ius

In Nelson, a punching bag once used by Muhammad Ali hangs in place of honour

Here’s how the bag ended up at Yom Chi Martial Arts

Muhammad Ali is seen here training at a North Vancouver boxing club in 1972 ahead of his fight against George Chuvalo. The punching bag Ali used is now hung in a Nelson dojang. Photo courtesy John Ius
An architect’s drawing of the Kootenay Climbing Association’s planned new gym to be located in Fairview near Selkirk College. Photo: Submitted An architect’s drawing of the Kootenay Climbing Association’s planned new gym to be located in Fairview near Selkirk College. Photo: Submitted

New Nelson climbing gym will start construction in 2025

Nelson Climbing Association updated city council on plans March 28

An architect’s drawing of the Kootenay Climbing Association’s planned new gym to be located in Fairview near Selkirk College. Photo: Submitted An architect’s drawing of the Kootenay Climbing Association’s planned new gym to be located in Fairview near Selkirk College. Photo: Submitted
The West Kootenay Crusaders captured the U15AA Tier 1 banner after winning the OMAHA U15 AA Playoffs in Kamloops on Sunday, March 5. Photo: contributed

West Kootenay U15 AA Crusaders raise playoff banner

West Kootenay U15 Crusaders defeat East Kootenay rival in final to win OMAHA Tier 1 AA Zone playoffs

The West Kootenay Crusaders captured the U15AA Tier 1 banner after winning the OMAHA U15 AA Playoffs in Kamloops on Sunday, March 5. Photo: contributed
Nelson’s Dryden Hunt, seen here playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, was traded to the Calgary Flames on Friday. Photo: David Zalubowski/AP

Nelson’s Dryden Hunt to join 4th NHL franchise in single season

Hunt was traded by Toronto to Calgary at the deadline

Nelson’s Dryden Hunt, seen here playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, was traded to the Calgary Flames on Friday. Photo: David Zalubowski/AP
Ronnie Paterson (inset) was a member of the Canadian men’s national hockey team that competed at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y. The White Rock Whalers owner is a B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductee. (The Canadian Press photo)

Junior ‘B’ hockey team owner Ronnie Paterson ‘very proud’ to be BCHHF 2023 inductee

Former Team Canada goalie saw ‘Miracle’ game at Lake Placid at 1980 Olympics

Ronnie Paterson (inset) was a member of the Canadian men’s national hockey team that competed at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y. The White Rock Whalers owner is a B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductee. (The Canadian Press photo)
The NK’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course presents stunning views of the South Okanagan Valley. (nkmipcanyon.ca)

B.C.’s first Indigenous Golf Championship tees off in South Okanagan

The event, hosted at Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course, will see 128 golfers compete

The NK’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course presents stunning views of the South Okanagan Valley. (nkmipcanyon.ca)
Nelson’s Jazmine Lowther is seen here moments prior to finishing second at the 128-kilometre Transgrancanaria ultramarathon in Spain. Photo: Transgrancanaria

Nelson’s Lowther finishes 2nd at 128-km race in Spain

Lowther completed the ultramarathon in 16 hours

Nelson’s Jazmine Lowther is seen here moments prior to finishing second at the 128-kilometre Transgrancanaria ultramarathon in Spain. Photo: Transgrancanaria
The 2022-2023 Grand Forks Border Bruins. (Photo by Peter Kalasz (www.peterkalaszphotography.com)

Border Bruins’ season ends as Thunder Cats win playoff series 4-1

Kevin McKinnon Grand Forks Border Bruins The KIJHL 2022-2023 playoffs have officially…

  • Feb 27, 2023
The 2022-2023 Grand Forks Border Bruins. (Photo by Peter Kalasz (www.peterkalaszphotography.com)
Young curlers from across the province attended the High School curling championships in Terrace last week. (Submitted photo)

Penticton and Grand Forks win gold at B.C. School Sports curling provincials in Terrace

Kitimat and Grand Forks girls, Salmon Arm and Langley boys also taking home medals

Young curlers from across the province attended the High School curling championships in Terrace last week. (Submitted photo)
Team Devo Devine won the Beaver Valley Men’s bonspiel on Sunday with an extra-end win over Team Jason Avis. From left: Skip Devo Devine, third Cody Bartlett, second Kevin Maffoli, and lead Rob Darrah.

Devine rink steals Beaver Valley Men’s Bonspiel

28 teams participated in the Beaver Valley Men’s Bonspiel in Fruitvale on the weekend

Team Devo Devine won the Beaver Valley Men’s bonspiel on Sunday with an extra-end win over Team Jason Avis. From left: Skip Devo Devine, third Cody Bartlett, second Kevin Maffoli, and lead Rob Darrah.
The Bruins Celebrate Clinching the Murdoch Division on Saturday Night. (Peter Kalasz — www.peterkalaszphotography.com)

Bruins finish regular season at the top of the Murdoch Division

Kevin McKinnon Grand Forks Border Bruins The Border Bruins played three games…

  • Feb 13, 2023
The Bruins Celebrate Clinching the Murdoch Division on Saturday Night. (Peter Kalasz — www.peterkalaszphotography.com)
Beaver Valley Nitehawks forward Timothy Jozsa drives to the net in the Hawks final game of the season, a 6-3 setback to the Nelson Leafs. Photo: Jim Bailey

Update: Nelson Leafs down B.V. Nitehawks, Border Bruins division champs

The Nelson Leafs defeated Beaver Valley Nitehawks 6-3 in the final game of the regular season

Beaver Valley Nitehawks forward Timothy Jozsa drives to the net in the Hawks final game of the season, a 6-3 setback to the Nelson Leafs. Photo: Jim Bailey
Jim Bailey photo

West Kootenay teenager to compete at Worlds for Team Canada

J.L. Crowe grad Jaxon Kuchar will race in Bathurst, Australia at World Cross-Country Championships

Jim Bailey photo
Nitehawks forward Timothy Jozsa circles in front the Grand Forks net in a 5-3 victory Tuesday night against the Grand Forks Border Bruins. Photo: Jim Bailey

Nitehawks take down Border Bruins, win season series

B.V. Nitehawks close in on Border Bruins for Division title with two games remaining

Nitehawks forward Timothy Jozsa circles in front the Grand Forks net in a 5-3 victory Tuesday night against the Grand Forks Border Bruins. Photo: Jim Bailey
Chad Bates flips a power play goal past Nate Glenn. Photo by Peter Kalasz (www.peterkalaszphotography.com)

Bruins Split The Weekend Again as Playoffs are Just a Week Away

By Kevin McKinnon Grand Forks Border Bruins With the KIJHL’s regular season…

  • Feb 7, 2023
Chad Bates flips a power play goal past Nate Glenn. Photo by Peter Kalasz (www.peterkalaszphotography.com)
Wednesday night game at Langley Events Centre showcased top NHL draft talent from the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. (Photos courtesy of Ryan Molag/Langley Events Centre)

Team White defeats Team Red 4-2 at 2023 kubota CHL/NHL top prospects game

Connor Bedard finished with six shots on goal

  • Jan 26, 2023
Wednesday night game at Langley Events Centre showcased top NHL draft talent from the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. (Photos courtesy of Ryan Molag/Langley Events Centre)
Chad Bates Takes the Winning Shot on Tuesday Against the Leafs: (Peter Kalasz: www.peterkalaszphotography.com)

Bruins Remain at Top of Division Despite Tough Weekend Road Trip

Kevin McKinnon Grand Forks Border Bruins Grand Forks, January 18, 2023 –…

  • Jan 23, 2023
Chad Bates Takes the Winning Shot on Tuesday Against the Leafs: (Peter Kalasz: www.peterkalaszphotography.com)