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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 5:15 AM Read more >

Nelson twins to compete at junior world vaulting championship

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

May 16, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

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

May 9, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

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

May 2, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

New Nelson climbing gym will start construction in 2025

Nelson Climbing Association updated city council on plans March 28

Mar 30, 2023 9:30 AM Read more >

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

Hunt was traded by Toronto to Calgary at the deadline

Mar 3, 2023 2:17 PM Read more >

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

Mar 2, 2023 12:04 PM Read more >

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

Feb 28, 2023 9:50 AM Read more >

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

Lowther completed the ultramarathon in 16 hours

Feb 27, 2023 4:36 PM Read more >

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

Feb 10, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >