Castlegar's Patrick Zubick named as year's top goalie by SIJHL
The Superior International Junior Hockey League announced Wednesday that Castlegar’s Patrick Zubick, now with the Dryden GM Ice Dogs, has been named the SIJHL’s top goaltender for the 2016-17 season. “Zubick garnered the laurels over fellow top goaltender award finalists Michael Lenko of the English River Miners and Ryan...
Using the Free Ride Ski Bus? Take note!
Tourism Rossland has reduced the operating hours of the Free Ride Ski Bus for the remainder of the ski season. As of March 20, the last bus leaves downtown Rossland at 6:30 pm, and the last bus from Red Mountain Resort leaves at 7:00 pm. The reduced schedule allows the bus service to continue operating for the rest of the...
Saints 'Drive for Five' comes to sudden end
The Trinity Western University Spartans snapped a historic British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) streak on Friday night, scoring a 6-1 victory over the Selkirk College Saints to secure the semi-final series sweep. The Saints entered the BCIHL post-season with four straight championship titles and looking to...
Wayling, Chargers pull off shocker at CCAA Women’s Volleyball Nationals
Former Mount Sentinel Wildcats athlete Katie Wayling was front and center, turning back the clock at the CCAA volleyball National Championships this past weekend in the BC Provincial Capital.
Wayling, who has been out of the sport of volleyball for the past six years, came on as a substitute setter to help the Camosun College Chargers to the school’s first CCAA Women’s Volleyball National silver medal.
Kootenay Lake Fishing Report — Back to the Water
Well the weather wasn’t very cooperative this past month and just when people thought spring was on the horizon, Mother Nature rudely surprised everyone.
Selkirk College Saints Set for League Semi-Final Series
The Selkirk College Saints start defence of their British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) championship title on Thursday in Langley against the Trinity Western University Spartans in a best-of-three semi-final series. The Saints have won four straight BCIHL championships and will be looking to make more history...
Bonspiel with many winners
Fourteen teams took part in the Rossland Legion's annual Arnie Sherwood Memorial bonspiel on Sunday, February 26th. Curlers came from Nelson, Castlegar, Trail and Beaver Valley to join the Rossland curlers for this fun event. The teams were put together by the organizing team from all the curlers, in order to promote...
Sawyer Hunt Plays Overtime Hero, Again
Facing a must-win, the Nelson Leafs turned to its captain to provide leadership.
Sawyer Hunt scored his second overtime goal of the playoffs to spark the Nelson Leafs to a 1-0 victory over the Castlegar Rebels in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Murdoch Division Semi Final action Tuesday night at the NDCC Arena.
The best-of-seven series is now tied 2-2 with Game five Thursday in the Sunflower City.
Hunt scored the overtime winner in Game one, netting the difference-maker in the fourth extra time period.
Selkirk College Saints Capture Third Straight Win
If the Selkirk College Saints are successful in capturing their fifth straight British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) title, this season they will need to do it on the road. The four-time defending league champions won both weekend games against the University of Victoria Vikes at the Castlegar & District...
Trail swim team makes TRAX at province-level meets
TRAX Swim Club swimmers recently competed in the following Swim BC-sanctioned Swim Meets: Snowfest Swim Meet in Kelowna and Swim BC AA Provincial Swim Meet in Chilliwack....