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The Nelson Leafs outscored the Golden Rockets 9-3 on Friday.

KIJHL: Nelson Leafs blast Golden Rockets 9-3

After spending the first and second period in a tie, the Leafs blew away the Rockets with seven goals in the third.

The Nelson Leafs outscored the Golden Rockets 9-3 on Friday.
Kootenay Co-op (red stripes) lost their battle against the Hume Innkeepers in the finals Saturday.

Innkeepers, Wildcats and Retallack win Nelson soccer finals

Three teams held the winning trophies after this weekend’s end of season matches.

Kootenay Co-op (red stripes) lost their battle against the Hume Innkeepers in the finals Saturday.
Steve Archdekin pushes his arthritic body in sprint triathlons to raise funds for others.

Arthritic athlete raises funds for Terry Fox and friends

Steve Archdekin had made an extra commitment to do as many sprint distance triathlons prior to the September run.

Steve Archdekin pushes his arthritic body in sprint triathlons to raise funds for others.
Nelson Leafs win against the Spokane Braves in the US on Sunday afternoon. Pictured: September game in Nelson.

KIJHL: Nelson Leafs beat the Spokane Braves 2-0

The Leafs Jordan Davie and Brendan Smith scored for the away game win.

Nelson Leafs win against the Spokane Braves in the US on Sunday afternoon. Pictured: September game in Nelson.
Twenty-two members of the Kootenay Rhythm Dragons paddled into shore in Four Mile for a break and brunch before heading further to Six Mile for the last paddle of the season.

Kootenay Rhythm Dragons last launch before winter rest

An experienced crew of ladies took the massive boat out for one last trip on the West Arm of Kootenay Lake.

Twenty-two members of the Kootenay Rhythm Dragons paddled into shore in Four Mile for a break and brunch before heading further to Six Mile for the last paddle of the season.
Informative Seniors Fair held in Nelson

Informative Seniors Fair held in Nelson

The inaugural fair celebrated seniors day and gave people, including the service providers a chance to connect with local resources

Informative Seniors Fair held in Nelson
Nelson Leafs'goaltender Joseph Barton stops Beaver Valley Nitehawks' scoring attempt at the Nelson and District Community Centre Friday.

KIJHL: Leafs lose to Nitehawks 7-3

Two rookie defencemen, Maximilan Daerendinger and Kyle Chernenkoff, and veteran Brendan Smith score for the Leafs.

Nelson Leafs'goaltender Joseph Barton stops Beaver Valley Nitehawks' scoring attempt at the Nelson and District Community Centre Friday.
Thor Smedstad (right in red vest) and fellow motorcyclists planted 50  more dogwood and cottonwood trees in Taghum as part of their second annual Reclamation Ride on Sunday.

Second Reclamation Ride near Nelson

Kootenay motorcyclists revegetate approach to the old Taghum bridge for the second year running.

Thor Smedstad (right in red vest) and fellow motorcyclists planted 50  more dogwood and cottonwood trees in Taghum as part of their second annual Reclamation Ride on Sunday.
This piggy went to market. A one-week old piglet caught the attention of many. He was weaker than the rest of the litter and has been bottle-fed with cows milk to help it gain strength.

Fair weather

Eco-Society holds seventh annual Fall Fair at the Cottonwood market.

This piggy went to market. A one-week old piglet caught the attention of many. He was weaker than the rest of the litter and has been bottle-fed with cows milk to help it gain strength.
National Seniors Day is this week and there are two initiatives to mark the occasion: an inaugural seniors fair tomorrow and the launch today of seniors service provider protocols — both the first of their kind in Nelson.

Seniors fair in Nelson Thursday

Local seniors can use free transportation to attend the inaugural event at the Nelson and District Community Complex

National Seniors Day is this week and there are two initiatives to mark the occasion: an inaugural seniors fair tomorrow and the launch today of seniors service provider protocols — both the first of their kind in Nelson.
EarthMatters program coordinator Bruce Edson is seen here at a recent MarketFest in downtown Nelson.

Getting to zero waste a challenge for Nelson markets

The West Kootenay EcoSociety is taking stock of a new policy to drastically reduce market waste.

EarthMatters program coordinator Bruce Edson is seen here at a recent MarketFest in downtown Nelson.
Nelson’s Chris Desjardins (left) had a big medal haul in cycling.

Nelson athletes haul home medals from 55+ BC Games

Society president says West Kootenay Boundary has “world class athletes”.

Nelson’s Chris Desjardins (left) had a big medal haul in cycling.
Nelson soccer teams head to weekend finals

Nelson soccer teams head to weekend finals

Semi-finals were held in the Men’s Open, Ladies Rec, and Men’s Masters divisions at Lakeside last weekend.

Nelson soccer teams head to weekend finals
The Kelowna Chiefs had to forfeit their Sept. 11 win to the Nelson Leafs. The paperwork filed by Kelowna for a new team trainer with the Hockey Canada Registry on game day

UPDATED: KIJHL: Nelson Leafs and Castlegar Rebels gain points from Kelowna Chiefs’ penalty

Kelowna Chiefs forfeit their early Sept. win to Leafs and tie with Rebels due to paperwork delay

The Kelowna Chiefs had to forfeit their Sept. 11 win to the Nelson Leafs. The paperwork filed by Kelowna for a new team trainer with the Hockey Canada Registry on game day
The Nelson Leafs lost to their host

KIJHL: Nelson Leafs beaten by Princeton Posse 6-2

The Nelson team gained two points earlier this week in spite of their away game loss to Princeton Friday night.

The Nelson Leafs lost to their host
The Nelson Curling Club is getting ready to host the BC Men’s Curling Championship in Feb. 2016.

Nelson Curling Club to host 2016 BC Men’s Championship

Curling fans will have a chance to watch the high level teams battle for a place at the Canadian National Men’s Curling Championships

The Nelson Curling Club is getting ready to host the BC Men’s Curling Championship in Feb. 2016.
Nelson Youth soccer isn't ending

New programs added to Nelson indoor soccer offerings

The early bird gets to play indoor soccer and save some money. Register by Sept. 30 for discounted prices.

Nelson Youth soccer isn't ending
The Nelson Leafs were two for two on the weekend

KIJHL: Leafs cross Grand Forks Border Bruins

The Nelson Leafs were two for two on the weekend, with wins against the Spokane Braves and Grand Forks Border Bruins.

The Nelson Leafs were two for two on the weekend
Terry Fox inspires Nelson

Terry Fox inspires Nelson

It has been 35 years since the young Terry Fox embarked on his cross-country Marathon of Hope.

Terry Fox inspires Nelson
The Terry Fox Run in Nelson is this Sunday

Terry Fox: 35 years and running

The image of a fit young man with a head of curly hair and a prosthetic leg running across Canada is a lasting memory for many.

The Terry Fox Run in Nelson is this Sunday
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