Sports

This fall, Recreation Commission No. 5 is commissioning the development of a Recreation Master Plan for our region. The purpose of this is to determine the factors that ensure the best possible delivery of sports and recreation services within our area. This includes fields, facilities, programs, coordination, support and anything else that involves sport and recreation. This is a very good thing.

Well it’s finally here. Spring has arrived and the weather has finally given us some nice days. With the warmer weather comes warmer water. This means it’s time for the fish to become more active. Yes, it’s our favorite time of the year.

At the end of an epic winter, the Expose Yourself competition judges awarded some amazing prizes to several deserving winners.

With condos set to take over their current space, city squash players are looking at building a new set of courts over the Nelson Curling Club.

Nelson’s Geoff Kinrade is one step away from being part of the most coveted minor league hockey championship in North America.

Nelson’s Rhythm Ropers have skipped their way to another successful B.C. and Yukon Championship.

The ‘98 Kootenay Avalanche team closed out the spring hockey season on a high note.

Geoff Kinrade and the Binghamton Senators continue their romp through the American Hockey League post season.

Regional finals are on the way, and the L.V. Rogers senior boys rugby Bombers are riding high.

Kootenay Savings has signed on as a major partner for this summer’s Raid the North Extreme adventure race that will bring outdoor lovers to the Kootenay in late July.