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Michael Struthers is wanted on allegations of assault and fraud. Photo courtesy Nelson RCMP

Man wanted by Nelson RCMP on assault, fraud charges

Michael Struthers is believed to be in the Nelson rural area

Michael Struthers is wanted on allegations of assault and fraud. Photo courtesy Nelson RCMP
Nelson Leafs.

Dynamiters score late, beat Leafs 2-0

Kimberley’s goals came in the final two minutes of the third period

Nelson Leafs.
Kootenay cross-country skiers attended a Teck sponsored snow camp at Panorama last week. (Photos by Cam Gillies)

Kootenay Nordic racers attend snow camp at Panorama

With recent snow, communities across the Kootenays are opening their Nordic trails…

Kootenay cross-country skiers attended a Teck sponsored snow camp at Panorama last week. (Photos by Cam Gillies)
Trafalgar Middle School’s Grade 8 girls volleyball team. Photo: Submitted
Trafalgar Middle School’s Grade 8 girls volleyball team. Photo: Submitted
Nelson Leafs.

Nitehawks end Leafs’ winning streak at 7

Beaver Valley edged Nelson 2-1 on Tuesday

Nelson Leafs.
Nelson boxers show off their winnings after competing at the 2022 provincial championships. L-R: Lola Brouilette, Porter Hansen, Riel Martinez, coach Jesse Pineiro, Marino Raffo and Wamuna Fukada. Photo: Submitted

Nelson boxers win 5 medals at provincial championships

Lola Brouilette, Riel Martinez, Marino Raffo, Wamuna Fukada and Porter Hansen

Nelson boxers show off their winnings after competing at the 2022 provincial championships. L-R: Lola Brouilette, Porter Hansen, Riel Martinez, coach Jesse Pineiro, Marino Raffo and Wamuna Fukada. Photo: Submitted
L.V. Rogers’ senior girls team celebrates after qualifying for provincials. Photo: Submitted

LVR senior girls qualify for volleyball provincials

The Bombers start play Thursday in Lake Country

L.V. Rogers’ senior girls team celebrates after qualifying for provincials. Photo: Submitted
The Nelson Leafs padded their stats in Saturday’s 7-1 win over the Kelowna Chiefs. Photo: Tyler Harper

Magis scores hat trick as Leafs rout Chiefs 7-1

Nelson is on a seven-game winning streak

The Nelson Leafs padded their stats in Saturday’s 7-1 win over the Kelowna Chiefs. Photo: Tyler Harper
Nelson figure skaters (L-R) Taylor Singer (15), Kailee Stewart (11) and Aili Bracket (12) took part in provincials Nov. 10 to 13. Photo: Submitted

Nelson figure skaters compete at provincials

Kailee Stewart, Taylor Singer and Aili Brackett travelled to Coquitlam for the event

Nelson figure skaters (L-R) Taylor Singer (15), Kailee Stewart (11) and Aili Bracket (12) took part in provincials Nov. 10 to 13. Photo: Submitted
The Nelson Leafs beat the Dynamiters 3-2 in Kimberley on Friday. It was the start of a three-game road trip for Nelson. Photo: Paul Rodgers

Leafs sweep East Kootenay during 3-game road trip

Nelson picked up wins in Kimberley, Fernie and Creston

The Nelson Leafs beat the Dynamiters 3-2 in Kimberley on Friday. It was the start of a three-game road trip for Nelson. Photo: Paul Rodgers
The Castlegar Rebels took on the Beaver Valley Nitehawks on home ice Sept. 29. Photo: Jennifer Small

Castlegar Rebels make coaching change

Head coach Arnie Caplan is out, assistant coach serving as interim coach

The Castlegar Rebels took on the Beaver Valley Nitehawks on home ice Sept. 29. Photo: Jennifer Small
Nelson Leafs.
Nelson Leafs.
Nelson Leafs.

Nelson Leafs down Beaver Valley 4-2

Tyler Seminoff was also named to the BCHC Prospects Game roster

Nelson Leafs.
The Nelson Boxing Club stepped into the right for a charity event in Cranbrook. L-R: Riel Martinez, Marino Raffo, Jack Dool, head coach Jesse Pineiro, Porter Hansen, Milane D’Aurelie, Lola Brouillette, and Matt Brown. Photo: Submitted

Nelson’s Martinez defeats Chisholm at Cranbrook tournament

The Nelson Boxing Club had seven fighters at the charity event

The Nelson Boxing Club stepped into the right for a charity event in Cranbrook. L-R: Riel Martinez, Marino Raffo, Jack Dool, head coach Jesse Pineiro, Porter Hansen, Milane D’Aurelie, Lola Brouillette, and Matt Brown. Photo: Submitted
The Nelson Leafs rallied from two goals back to beat the Fernie Ghostriders on Saturday. Photo: Tyler Harper

Davidson scores hat trick as Leafs rally past Ghostriders 3-2

Davidson’s third goal was the overtime winner

The Nelson Leafs rallied from two goals back to beat the Fernie Ghostriders on Saturday. Photo: Tyler Harper
L.V. Rogers’ senior girls volleyball team celebrates after winning a tournament at Mount Sentinel. Photo: Submitted

LVR undefeated at Mount Sentinel volleyball tournament

The team’s next event is the West Kootenay Zone Playoffs on Nov. 17 at home

L.V. Rogers’ senior girls volleyball team celebrates after winning a tournament at Mount Sentinel. Photo: Submitted
Nelson Leafs.

Boyd scores 2 as Leafs shut out Rebels 5-0

It was Nelson’s 3rd win in 3 games against Castlegar

Nelson Leafs.
Nelson’s Lola Brouilette throws a punch at Cranbrook’s Alexa Hansen during Fight Night 10 on Saturday. Photo: Tyler Harper

Cranbrook’s Kolbeck defeats Nelson’s Martinez in Fight Night 10

Kolbeck earned a unanimous decision in the main event

Nelson’s Lola Brouilette throws a punch at Cranbrook’s Alexa Hansen during Fight Night 10 on Saturday. Photo: Tyler Harper
Nelson’s Matti Erickson finished well ahead of the pack at the club cross-country provincials in Surrey on Oct. 22. Photo: Submitted

Two gold for Kootenay Chaos at club cross-country provincials

Matti Erickson and Dawson Abraham each finished first

Nelson’s Matti Erickson finished well ahead of the pack at the club cross-country provincials in Surrey on Oct. 22. Photo: Submitted
The Rossland Running Club joined up with the Nelson club to tackle the Seven Summits Trail earlier this month. The groups are hosting its Rossland to Nelson Run over the next four Saturdays, starting Oct. 29. (submitted photo)

Rossland Run Club hosts challenging and fun event

Join the Rossland Running Club in its run to Nelson event going over the next four weeks

The Rossland Running Club joined up with the Nelson club to tackle the Seven Summits Trail earlier this month. The groups are hosting its Rossland to Nelson Run over the next four Saturdays, starting Oct. 29. (submitted photo)
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