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Grace Goodwin was among 2022 recipients of the Ernie Gare Scholarship. Photo: Submitted

Applications open for Ernie Gare Scholarship

The $3,000 goes to graduating student-athletes

An architect’s drawing of the Kootenay Climbing Association’s planned new gym to be located in Fairview near Selkirk College. Photo: Submitted An architect’s drawing of the Kootenay Climbing Association’s planned new gym to be located in Fairview near Selkirk College. Photo: Submitted

New Nelson climbing gym will start construction in 2025

Nelson Climbing Association updated city council on plans March 28

The Hume have won their second consecutive men’s rec hockey title. Top row, L-R: Rory Hanna, Brandon Costa, Ryan Blake, Shandy Mowery, Lucas Fortier, Conner Gabri, Eric Walker and Jared Doyle. Bottom: Kyle Boutette, Travis Hauck, Justin Niminiken, Brodie Nadeau, Pat Defoe, Matt Mint, Jason Allesio and Greg Zaitz. Absent: Russ Maclean, Mat Devito and Curtis Good. Photo: Submitted

The Hume captures 2nd straight men’s rec hockey title

Hume defeated Heritage Roofing 6-3 in the final

Bonnington’s Paige Purcell (third from left) won alpine skiing gold in dual slalom team mixed event at the 2023 B.C. Winter Games. Photo: Submitted

Nelson-area athletes win six medals at B.C. Winter Games

The Games were held last weekend in the Vernon area

Bonnington’s Paige Purcell (third from left) won alpine skiing gold in dual slalom team mixed event at the 2023 B.C. Winter Games. Photo: Submitted
Nelson Skating Club’s Kara Westerhaug shows off her STAR 2 silver freeskate ribbon she won at the Super Series Starskate final in Kelowna. Photo: Submitted

Pickering wins gold in final competition with Nelson Skate Club

11 skaters travelled to Kelowna for the Super Series Starskate

Nelson Skating Club’s Kara Westerhaug shows off her STAR 2 silver freeskate ribbon she won at the Super Series Starskate final in Kelowna. Photo: Submitted
The Nelson Leafs’ under-13 travel team won bronze at a tournament in Richmond. Photo: Submitted

Nelson Leafs U13 travel team bring home bronze from coast

The squad stunned Chilliwack to win a medal

The Nelson Leafs’ under-13 travel team won bronze at a tournament in Richmond. Photo: Submitted
Glacier Gymnastics took part in the Cranbrook’s Key City Classic. Back row L-R: Tui Melville, Maren Port, Fallon Peel, Andara Allston, Juri Hirano, Quinn Ellis, Lily Tschan, Charlotte Robinson. Front: Fern Ellis, Evelyn Kelly, Zoe Tschan, Hailey Hauck, Aya Melville, Freja Campbell. Photo: Submitted

Glacier Gymnastics wins 1st-place team title in Cranbrook

Glacier will now send 13 athletes to provincials

Glacier Gymnastics took part in the Cranbrook’s Key City Classic. Back row L-R: Tui Melville, Maren Port, Fallon Peel, Andara Allston, Juri Hirano, Quinn Ellis, Lily Tschan, Charlotte Robinson. Front: Fern Ellis, Evelyn Kelly, Zoe Tschan, Hailey Hauck, Aya Melville, Freja Campbell. Photo: Submitted
The U18 Kootenay Bombers. Back row L-R: coach Staci Proctor, Lexi Elias, Amelia Finley, Hannah McClure, Robin Bunyan, Abby Ens and Megan Bonikowsky. Front: Breanna St. Thomas, Natasha Holland, Olivia Bezaire, Gevyn Hlookoff and Sedona Shuel. Missing: Atlyn Proctor and Neve Hamilton. Photo: Submitted

Kootenay Bombers win club tournament at Selkirk College

The under-18 squad heads to provincials next month

The U18 Kootenay Bombers. Back row L-R: coach Staci Proctor, Lexi Elias, Amelia Finley, Hannah McClure, Robin Bunyan, Abby Ens and Megan Bonikowsky. Front: Breanna St. Thomas, Natasha Holland, Olivia Bezaire, Gevyn Hlookoff and Sedona Shuel. Missing: Atlyn Proctor and Neve Hamilton. Photo: Submitted
Nelson boxer Jack Dool celebrates after winning a bout in Fernie. Photo: Submitted

Nelson boxers earn 3 wins in Fernie

Riel Martinez won his first bout after returning from the Canada Winter Games

Nelson boxer Jack Dool celebrates after winning a bout in Fernie. Photo: Submitted
The under-15 Nelson Leafs celebrate winning the league banner. Photo: Submitted

Under-15 Nelson Leafs capture league title

The team defeated Grand Forks to win the banner

The under-15 Nelson Leafs celebrate winning the league banner. Photo: Submitted
Riel Martinez (in blue) was among three Nelson athletes competing at the Canada Winter Games. Photo: Nelson Boxing Club

Nelson athletes participate at Canada Winter Games

Rylie Clark, Lola Brouillette and Riel Martinez competed in P.E.I.

Riel Martinez (in blue) was among three Nelson athletes competing at the Canada Winter Games. Photo: Nelson Boxing Club
Nelson’s Dryden Hunt, seen here playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, was traded to the Calgary Flames on Friday. Photo: David Zalubowski/AP

Nelson’s Dryden Hunt to join 4th NHL franchise in single season

Hunt was traded by Toronto to Calgary at the deadline

Nelson’s Dryden Hunt, seen here playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, was traded to the Calgary Flames on Friday. Photo: David Zalubowski/AP
Ronnie Paterson (inset) was a member of the Canadian men’s national hockey team that competed at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y. The White Rock Whalers owner is a B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductee. (The Canadian Press photo)

Junior ‘B’ hockey team owner Ronnie Paterson ‘very proud’ to be BCHHF 2023 inductee

Former Team Canada goalie saw ‘Miracle’ game at Lake Placid at 1980 Olympics

Ronnie Paterson (inset) was a member of the Canadian men’s national hockey team that competed at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y. The White Rock Whalers owner is a B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductee. (The Canadian Press photo)
Nelson’s Ashley and Brooke Sonnichsen won silver in duet at the provincial synchronized swimming championships last weekend in Nanaimo. Photo: Submitted

Nelson synchro swim pair to compete at national qualifiers

Ashley and Brooke Sonnichsen will swim for a chance to perform at nationals in May

Nelson’s Ashley and Brooke Sonnichsen won silver in duet at the provincial synchronized swimming championships last weekend in Nanaimo. Photo: Submitted
The NK’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course presents stunning views of the South Okanagan Valley. (nkmipcanyon.ca)

B.C.’s first Indigenous Golf Championship tees off in South Okanagan

The event, hosted at Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course, will see 128 golfers compete

The NK’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course presents stunning views of the South Okanagan Valley. (nkmipcanyon.ca)
Nelson’s Jazmine Lowther is seen here moments prior to finishing second at the 128-kilometre Transgrancanaria ultramarathon in Spain. Photo: Transgrancanaria

Nelson’s Lowther finishes 2nd at 128-km race in Spain

Lowther completed the ultramarathon in 16 hours

Nelson’s Jazmine Lowther is seen here moments prior to finishing second at the 128-kilometre Transgrancanaria ultramarathon in Spain. Photo: Transgrancanaria
Beaver Valley Nitehawks goalie Connor Stojan makes one of 35 saves on the night in a 6-3 victory over the Nelson Leafs. Photos Jim Bailey

Beaver Valley Nitehawks eliminate Nelson Leafs

Nitehawks win in six, will face the Creston Valley Thundercats in Murdoch division final

Beaver Valley Nitehawks goalie Connor Stojan makes one of 35 saves on the night in a 6-3 victory over the Nelson Leafs. Photos Jim Bailey
Leafs forward Johnny Carmichael tries a shot on Nitehawks goaltender Connor Stojan during Game 5 on Friday. Photo: Tyler Harper

McFarlane scores in OT as Leafs stay alive in Game 5

Nelson trails Beaver Valley 3-2 in the series

Leafs forward Johnny Carmichael tries a shot on Nitehawks goaltender Connor Stojan during Game 5 on Friday. Photo: Tyler Harper
The Hlushchenko family, who arrived in Nelson from Ukraine last year, enjoying a cross-country ski trail near Nelson. Photo: Submitted

New Nelson program increases access to cross-country skiing

Nelson Nordic Ski Club has received funding to teach beginners

The Hlushchenko family, who arrived in Nelson from Ukraine last year, enjoying a cross-country ski trail near Nelson. Photo: Submitted
Under-12 skiers with the Whitewater Ski Team and RED Mountain Racers. Photo: Submitted

Whitewater’s Rylie Clark to compete at Canada Winter Games

Clark will be part of Team B.C.

Under-12 skiers with the Whitewater Ski Team and RED Mountain Racers. Photo: Submitted
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