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Zombies emerge from the Civic Theatre

Zombies return to Nelson

The Civic Theatre hosted its second annual zombie walk, taking hordes of the undead into the streets of Nelson.

Zombies emerge from the Civic Theatre
The Walgren family welcomes brave and daring trick or treaters to donate canned goods and funds on Halloween when they visit their haunted house at 1715 Stanley St. All donations will go to the Nelson Food Cupboard.

Haunted houses creep to life in Nelson

Those brave enough to tread into the spooky graveyards at two Uphill homes are encouraged to bring a donation for the Nelson Food Cupboard.

The Walgren family welcomes brave and daring trick or treaters to donate canned goods and funds on Halloween when they visit their haunted house at 1715 Stanley St. All donations will go to the Nelson Food Cupboard.
Nelson's Kurt Sorge is seen in action at the 2015 Red Bull Rampage.

Kurt Sorge triumphs at 2015 Red Bull Rampage

Dropping 50-foot cliffs is a normal part of the Nelson mountain biker’s routine.

Nelson's Kurt Sorge is seen in action at the 2015 Red Bull Rampage.
Whitewater fared better than most ski hills last year

Whitewater weathering El Nino

While season pass sales have stalled, there’s potential for increased visitors to the ski hill near Nelson and Ymir.

Whitewater fared better than most ski hills last year
The Kootenay Wild (green uniforms) are seen during their second game against the Island Seals in Campbell River last weekend

Kootenay Wild 1-and-2 against Islands Seals

Nelson female midget AAA hockey team hit Vancouver Island gaining a win.

The Kootenay Wild (green uniforms) are seen during their second game against the Island Seals in Campbell River last weekend
L.V. Rogers boys soccer team earlier in the season pictured here playing in the Nelson Youth Soccer outdoor season semi-finals against the Hume Innkeepers.

L.V. Rogers boys soccer take Nelson tournament

Play downs in Trail next weekend will determine which team will go to the provincials.

L.V. Rogers boys soccer team earlier in the season pictured here playing in the Nelson Youth Soccer outdoor season semi-finals against the Hume Innkeepers.
The Foulger family of Blewett and friends had a chance to pick up all sizes of pumpkins from local growers like Linden Lane farms at the Harvest Festival at Taghum Hall.

Harvest Festival a ‘rousing success’

Sack races, cake walks and pie eating contests-what’s not to like?

The Foulger family of Blewett and friends had a chance to pick up all sizes of pumpkins from local growers like Linden Lane farms at the Harvest Festival at Taghum Hall.
The Kootenay Ice Major Midget league hosted the Valley West Hawks for their first home games of the season.

UPDATED: Kootenay Ice lose to Hawks and Rockets

The Nelson-based major midgets hosted the Fraser Valley team during their home opener weekend.

The Kootenay Ice Major Midget league hosted the Valley West Hawks for their first home games of the season.
Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Bart Choufour met with local soccer players and coaches last week.

Bart Choufour visits Kootenay soccer clubs

Players and coaches get training time with provincial academy director and head coach.

Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Bart Choufour met with local soccer players and coaches last week.
Audrey Work and Letty Bartels were among the 55 people in attendance at the Kootenay and Boundary Food Producer Co-op launch party held at Taghum Hall Saturday.

Kootenay food producers celebrate

The Kootenay and Boundary Food Producer co-op held a launch party potluck at Taghum Hall.

Audrey Work and Letty Bartels were among the 55 people in attendance at the Kootenay and Boundary Food Producer Co-op launch party held at Taghum Hall Saturday.
Youth director Tracey Mozel with her son Jonathon at the Nelson Curling Club.

Nelson curlers ready to rock

Little Rockers and Juniors are two youth programs that start in November

Youth director Tracey Mozel with her son Jonathon at the Nelson Curling Club.
Nelson Leafs Brendan Smith moments after scoring the winning goal against the North Okanagan Knights

KIJHL: North Okanagan Knights crestfallen after Nelson Leafs win 3-2

Leafs on a four game winning streak after two weekend wins at home

Nelson Leafs Brendan Smith moments after scoring the winning goal against the North Okanagan Knights
Wine Fest a feast for the eyes and palate

Wine Fest a feast for the eyes and palate

The annual festival featured hundreds of wines and displayed an abundance of flavours for the taste buds Saturday.

Wine Fest a feast for the eyes and palate
One of the 19 teams running to another mystery downtown Nelson location

Full-on SROAMazing Race

The scavenger hunt madness added extra colour and zeal to downtown Nelson today.

One of the 19 teams running to another mystery downtown Nelson location
Nelson Leaf Tyler Garcia receives a enthusiastic congratulations from Tyler Fyfe and other teammates

KIJHL: Nelson Leafs take Grand Forks Border Bruins 3-2 in overtime

Two Tylers take the Leafs into another win in Nelson.

Nelson Leaf Tyler Garcia receives a enthusiastic congratulations from Tyler Fyfe and other teammates
Wild Kelsey Paterson with the puck

Kootenay Wild lose 3-0 to Fraser Valley Rush

With a short bench of 14 players, the Nelson team did better than the scores suggest.

Wild Kelsey Paterson with the puck
Left to right: Faith Meisner

Trafalgar Thunder dominated first volleyball tournament of season

The Nelson players win 12 of 13 games at Mt. Sentinel Thursday.

Left to right: Faith Meisner
The Nelson Leafs played Okanagan Division leader Summerland Streams on Sunday.

KIJHL: Leafs refuse to fall to Summerland Steam

The Leafs are giving thanks for two wins out of three home games this weekend.

The Nelson Leafs played Okanagan Division leader Summerland Streams on Sunday.
Has the start of the hockey season inspired your child to try the sport? It’s not too late to join Nelson Minor Hockey

Nelson Minor Hockey welcomes late registrants

Lower registration fees, weekday practice times for younger children and gear loans may pique your interest in learning how to play hockey.

Has the start of the hockey season inspired your child to try the sport? It’s not too late to join Nelson Minor Hockey
The Nelson Leafs dominated the Beaver Valley Nitehawks until a change partway through the third

KIJHL: Nelson Leafs swept away by Beaver Valley Nitehawks 6-4

The Leafs dominated the game until a change partway through the third, only to lose their lead.

The Nelson Leafs dominated the Beaver Valley Nitehawks until a change partway through the third
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