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Kaetlyn Osmond, one of the most successful figure skaters in Canadian history, is spending a week coaching athletes in Nelson. Photo: Tyler Harper

World and Olympic champion Kaetlyn Osmond coaching Nelson figure skaters

Osmond is leading a week-long camp at the city’s rec centre

Kaetlyn Osmond, one of the most successful figure skaters in Canadian history, is spending a week coaching athletes in Nelson. Photo: Tyler Harper
The Nelson Neptunes’ girls OCat 2 Relay Team won bronze in both the 200-metre medley and 200 freestyle. L-R: Sasha Eaton, Kallie Badry, Megan Bonikowsky and Elle Chouinard. Photo: Submitted

Nelson Neptunes capture 17 medals at summer swim provincials

Twenty local swimmers stood on the podium at the event

The Nelson Neptunes’ girls OCat 2 Relay Team won bronze in both the 200-metre medley and 200 freestyle. L-R: Sasha Eaton, Kallie Badry, Megan Bonikowsky and Elle Chouinard. Photo: Submitted
Reynold Stewart serves during the men’s A doubles final at the West Kootenay Rob Wright Open Tennis Tournament. Photo: Peter Schramm

Nelson’s Sam Allum wins men’s singles title at West Kootenay Open

More than 50 players took part in the tournament

Reynold Stewart serves during the men’s A doubles final at the West Kootenay Rob Wright Open Tennis Tournament. Photo: Peter Schramm
An architect’s drawing of the Kootenay Climbing Association’s planned new gym. Photo: Submitted

Nelson council approves land lease for climbing gym at 820 Tenth St.

Kootenay Climbing Association’s current Cube Climbing Gym can not meet public demand

An architect’s drawing of the Kootenay Climbing Association’s planned new gym. Photo: Submitted
Nelson Reflections swimmers (L-R) Brooke Sonnichsen, Jessica Fitchett and Ashley Sonnichsen competed at the B.C. Summer Games in Prince George. Photo: Submitted

9 medals for Nelson athletes at B.C. Summer Games

Bronson Schmidtke returned with two golds, a silver and bronze

Nelson Reflections swimmers (L-R) Brooke Sonnichsen, Jessica Fitchett and Ashley Sonnichsen competed at the B.C. Summer Games in Prince George. Photo: Submitted
The closure of the Gyro Park pool this summer in Nelson may just be the beginning of ongoing difficulty in finding lifeguards for other facilities across the region. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

Lifeguard shortage could affect Nelson and District Community Complex hours in fall

The issue that closed Gyro Park pool will impact the rec centre

The closure of the Gyro Park pool this summer in Nelson may just be the beginning of ongoing difficulty in finding lifeguards for other facilities across the region. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
The BC Blue provincial team at 2022 Canada Cup. Photo submitted

Nelson volleyball player part of BC team at Canada Cup

The event featured over 40 teams from across the country

  • Jul 29, 2022
The BC Blue provincial team at 2022 Canada Cup. Photo submitted
Back row (L-R): Jim Sevigny, Dwane Sorenson, Chris Joyce, Rick Miller. Middle row (L-R): Grady Gross, Kaleb Weller, Theo Byers-Bohigian, Adam Sorenson, Cash Nay, Kolten Miller, Ryland Reiberger. Front row (L-R): Connor Bruce, Tuzo Sevigny, Sebastian Conne-Correnti, Thane Joyce, Ty Evdokimoff. Photo: Amy Bohigian

West Kootenay Kestrels win 15U AA Slugfest tournament

Team consisted of players from Nelson, Trail and Castlegar

Back row (L-R): Jim Sevigny, Dwane Sorenson, Chris Joyce, Rick Miller. Middle row (L-R): Grady Gross, Kaleb Weller, Theo Byers-Bohigian, Adam Sorenson, Cash Nay, Kolten Miller, Ryland Reiberger. Front row (L-R): Connor Bruce, Tuzo Sevigny, Sebastian Conne-Correnti, Thane Joyce, Ty Evdokimoff. Photo: Amy Bohigian
L-R: Kaylee DuBois, Reece Lawrick, Bronson Schmidtke, Ryder Duczek, Erica Godsave, and Dagen Duczek at the closing ceremonies of the 2022 BC Summer Games in Prince George. Photo: Submitted

Kootenay towed water sport team makes big splash at B.C. Summer Games

Kootenay Zone team was made up of six competitors from Cranbrook, Nelson, Windermere and Invermere

L-R: Kaylee DuBois, Reece Lawrick, Bronson Schmidtke, Ryder Duczek, Erica Godsave, and Dagen Duczek at the closing ceremonies of the 2022 BC Summer Games in Prince George. Photo: Submitted
Maurice Penner makes great contact during the Nelson Mixed SloPitch playoffs. Photo: Lauren Penfound

Nelson Mixed SloPitch playoffs return to Lakeside Park diamonds

The league hadn’t held its playoff weekend since the pandemic began

Maurice Penner makes great contact during the Nelson Mixed SloPitch playoffs. Photo: Lauren Penfound
Nelson’s Dawson Abraham is seen here running the 1,200-metre at the BC Athletics Junior Development Track and Field Championships in Surrey. Abraham won the race and four medals total. Photo: Athletepics.ca

Nelson’s Dawson Abraham wins 4 medals at provincial track meet

Abraham brought home 2 gold medals, a silver and a bronze

Nelson’s Dawson Abraham is seen here running the 1,200-metre at the BC Athletics Junior Development Track and Field Championships in Surrey. Abraham won the race and four medals total. Photo: Athletepics.ca
Galen Rupp, of the United States, and Cam Levins of Canada (right) compete during the men’s marathon at the World Athletics Championships Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Patrick Smith/Pool Photo via AP

B.C. marathoner Cam Levins finishes historic 4th at world championships

Black Creek-born runner beat his previous Canadian record by about 2 minutes

Galen Rupp, of the United States, and Cam Levins of Canada (right) compete during the men’s marathon at the World Athletics Championships Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Patrick Smith/Pool Photo via AP
The West Kootenay Rebels girls softball team — including five girls and three coaches from Castlegar — brought home the gold from a Kelowna tournament earlier this month. The team fought hard for the victory, battling through four games on the final day of the tournament. Photo: Submitted

West Kootenay girls bring home gold

The West Kootenay Rebels girls softball team won a Kelowna tournament

The West Kootenay Rebels girls softball team — including five girls and three coaches from Castlegar — brought home the gold from a Kelowna tournament earlier this month. The team fought hard for the victory, battling through four games on the final day of the tournament. Photo: Submitted
(L-R) Summer Merwin and Carys Rodgers have gone undefeated in two provincial Bantam Girls Bowling championships. Photo: Betsy Kline

Castlegar youth bowlers go undefeated at provincials — twice

Summer Merwin and Carys Rodgers are now headed to the Youth Bowl Canada National Championships

(L-R) Summer Merwin and Carys Rodgers have gone undefeated in two provincial Bantam Girls Bowling championships. Photo: Betsy Kline
The Kootenay Pedalwheelers, which include L-R Doug Kennedy, Mike Mike Sagal, Mike Bowick, Jay Blackmore, Todd Kettner and Roger Hassol, have completed the 1,200-kilometre Race to Alaska. They are seen here in Victoria after completing the first stage of the race. Photo: Submitted

No smooth sailing: Kootenay Pedalwheelers finish 6th in Race to Alaska

The Nelson-based team completed the 1,200-kilometre journey in 7 days

The Kootenay Pedalwheelers, which include L-R Doug Kennedy, Mike Mike Sagal, Mike Bowick, Jay Blackmore, Todd Kettner and Roger Hassol, have completed the 1,200-kilometre Race to Alaska. They are seen here in Victoria after completing the first stage of the race. Photo: Submitted
Nelson’s Matti Erickson, in blue, is seen here running at the 2022 Canadian Track and Field Championships in Langley, B.C. Photo: AthletePics.ca

Nelson’s Matti Erickson wins 3 gold at Canadian Track and Field Championships

Erickson will compete for Team Canada at the U20 World Athletic Championships

Nelson’s Matti Erickson, in blue, is seen here running at the 2022 Canadian Track and Field Championships in Langley, B.C. Photo: AthletePics.ca
Ron Lang of Balfour holding a plaque recognizing his service to the Balfour community. Photo: Submitted

Ron Lang honoured for service to Balfour community, golf course

Lang envisioned and created Balfour Golf Course and Queens Bay Resort

Ron Lang of Balfour holding a plaque recognizing his service to the Balfour community. Photo: Submitted
The KIJHL returns to action on September 23, 2022. Kimberley Bulletin file

KIJHL 2022/23 season begins September 23

League adds almost two weeks to playoff schedule to allow for more rest days

The KIJHL returns to action on September 23, 2022. Kimberley Bulletin file
Nelson’s junior rowers were staples on the podium at Vernon’s Lap the Lake regatta. L-R: Haley Jane Closs, Neve Rawson, coach Dominique Preney, Mateo Bucher and Abilash Gurung. Photo: Submitted

Nelson junior rowers win 7 medals at Vernon regatta

Four athletes took part in Lap the Lake

Nelson’s junior rowers were staples on the podium at Vernon’s Lap the Lake regatta. L-R: Haley Jane Closs, Neve Rawson, coach Dominique Preney, Mateo Bucher and Abilash Gurung. Photo: Submitted
L.V. Rogers awarded its top athletes at a ceremony June 16. Photo: Submitted

L.V. Rogers names its top athletes for 2021-22 school year

The best of each sport were honoured by the school

L.V. Rogers awarded its top athletes at a ceremony June 16. Photo: Submitted
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