Ex-Rebels help Leafs beat up on former team
The Nelson Leafs accomplished something the franchise has done in a few years — win in Castlegar. And the Green and White used a couple of former Rebels to get the job done. Travis Wellman, who came to Nelson in an off-season trade, scored three times and another ex-Castlegar castoff Jamie Vlanich had two assists […]
Leafs outlast Rebels 7-4 to sweep through exhibition season
Darnel St. Pierre scored two third period goals to spark the Nelson Leafs to a 7-4 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League exhibition victory over the Castlegar Rebels Wednesday at the NDCC Arena. The win allowed Nelson to finish the preseason undefeated in five games and completed a sweep of the Rebels in the home-and-home series. […]
Nelson hammers Castlegar 8-0 in KIJHL exhibition action
The Nelson Leafs continued to shine in the exhibition season by adding another victory Tuesday night in Castlegar. The Leafs pounded the hometown Rebels 8-0 in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action at the Castlegar Complex. The game was the first of a home-and-home series. The win runs Nelson’s preseason record to an impressive 4-0 […]
Check out the list this week...life in Rossland is back in session after the summer
The Rubberhead Bike Fest was pushed back a week in order to escape the monsoon that Rossland received last Friday. Events are now taking place on Saturday, September 14. For more information, check out the website, at; www.rosslandrubberhead.com. This year the Dreadhead will be an “Enduro DH” event meaning it will involve...
Saints test Alberta waters in a two-game set against Keyano College
The Selkirk College Saints dominated the BC Intercollegiate Hockey League last season. Now the men’s Hockey program get a chance to test the waters from across the BC/Alberta border when Selkirk plays its first-ever games against Alberta college league competition this weekend in Nelson and Castlegar. Alberta- based Keyano College of Fort McMurray visits the […]
Fifth Annual Parade of Programs not to be missed
The Fifth annual Parade of Programs is all set to go at the Complex Wednesday evening, promising a fabulous night of family fun and a chance to see the many clubs, organizations and sporting groups available to Castlegar and area residents. “It runs from 5 to 7:30 p.m.,” said Audrey Maxwell Polovnikoff, recreation and cultural […]
Annual Hockey Swap set for Wednesday night
This Wednesday evening will provide hockey families with a fantastic opportunity to get hockey equipment at hugely slashed prices, or sell their own gear they’ve grown out of or are no longer using. The Castlegar Minor Hockey (CMH) Association’s hockey swap has become a beloved tradition among the sports-minded in Castlegar, and organizer Leah […]
Smokies start the season as Champions
The Trail Smoke Eaters opened the 2013-14 BCHL season in style, picking up three of four weekend points at the Bauer BCHL Showcase. After a 4-3 overtime loss Friday against the Langley Rivermen, the Smokies earned their first victory of the season in emphatic style Sunday, outgunning the Cowichan Valley Capitals 6-2 at Prospera Centre. […]
This winter’s forecast calls for ‘grey’ skies
With the kids going back to school and summer coming to an end, one can’t help but look ahead to upcoming winter ski season. The hills around Rossland have been alive with activity this summer as crews at Red Mountain Resort have been working feverishly to get the new Grey Mountain chairlift installed on schedule. So far so...
Hard working and passionate volunteerism pays off as Thin Air disc golf course gets grant from RDKB
The Thin Air disc golf course, located at the Black Jack cross country ski area, has just been given a serious upgrade thanks to a $20 000 grant from the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary. Included in the upgrades are the replacement of all 18 dirt tee pads with concrete pads, increased brushing and clearing, the creation...
