Sports News
by The Nelson Daily Sports on Sunday Aug 01 2021
Nelson Minor Hockey star Dryden Hunt has signed a two-year contract with NHL’s New York Rangers.
New York President and General Manager Chris Drury made the announcement Friday on the team website that the Rangers signed the free agent forward.
Drury also announced that the team has agreed to terms with free agent forward Greg McKegg on a one-year contract.
Hunt, 25, who...
by The Nelson Daily Sports on Thursday Jul 29 2021
Matti Erickson is off to Nairobi, Kenya.
The Kootenay Chaos Track star was selected by Athletics Canada Monday to represent the country at the World U20 track Championships next month in Nairobi, Kenya.
The two-time BC High School Cross Country medalist and Track and Field star served up a personal best time to capture the 800 meters race at BC Provincial Track and Field...
by Province of British Columbia on Wednesday Jul 28 2021
Quesnel, Maple Ridge and Kelowna have been announced as host cities for the 2024 BC Winter and Summer Games and the 2026 BC Summer Games.
"Congratulations to the host cities for the 2024 and 2026 BC Winter and Summer Games. This is a wonderful opportunity for these cities to showcase their 'A games' as a sports event-hosting destination and to support B.C.'s young athletes," said...
by Contributor on Monday Jul 19 2021
The first Kootenay Lake Angler Incentive Program (KLAIP) for younger anglers is happening very soon, so kids are encouraged to get their trout heads in the game.
Kids must submit their rainbow or bull trout heads to one of four local depots by the end of July to participate in the August 1, 2021 draw.
The youth KLAIP is running for the summer. By fishing for rainbow and bull...
by Emanuel Sequeira KIJHL Director of Communications on Sunday Jul 11 2021
Thomas Skelton is impressed that he was able to finish his MindRight Ride for Mental Health.
He applauds everyone for getting on board to help blow past the goal of raising $10,000 for MindRight, earning $15,000 in donations.
More importantly, the Fernie Ghostriders associate coach and assistant GM is proud of the conversations struck on...
by The Nelson Daily Sports on Monday Jun 21 2021
Traction on Demand in Nelson is partnering with Kootenay Mountain Biking and Cycling BC iRide to offer a summer camp like no other — Bikes’n Bytes.
The camp, which runs from August 16-20, 2021, is the best of both worlds for youth between the age of 9-12 in Nelson and area.
“By 2030, the demand for advanced IT and programming skills is...
by Emanuel Sequeira KIJHL Director of Communications on Monday Jun 14 2021
In a media release Monday, the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) announced approve a number of new measures and initiatives following a virtually hosted 2021 Annual General Meeting on Saturday, June 12th.
During the virtual meeting, league members covered a wide range of topics and approve a number of new measures and initiatives as the Junior B league looks to return...
by Lone Sheep Publishing on Friday Jun 11 2021
Eugene Volokhov of Balfour is one happy fisherman.
The Balfour resident recently was announced by the West Arm Outdoors Club and B.C. Wildlife Federation as the winner of the grand prize draw of the Kootenay Lake Angler Incentive Program.
Volokhov is the grand prize winner of the Kootenay Lake Angler Incentive Program final draw, winning a sleek 18’ Kingfisher boat equipped with...
